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Top migratory birds to spot this spring

… spending the winter feeding in warmer climates. … Why not learn to recognise some of the most familiar and distinctive … popular among birdwatchers, these birds are brood parasites, meaning they don’t build their own nests and instead … for these birds. … Swift     The loudest of the bunch come along in screaming parties (yes, the actual term) where …

February on Hothfield Heathland

… through to the end of winter? You would be in good company with many animals and invertebrates on Hothfield … … So even if the grass snake is tucked up under a log pile for a few more months, everything on the heath is not … is more information about wildlife gardening on the website of the Wildlife Trusts. Warm clothes and sturdy …

Nature Nightmares Appeal

Let's put an end to these 'Nature Nightmares' and ensure our … calls our region home. They are a source of inspiration, solace, and wonder, where nature thrives and thrills all who … of the Kent Fire and Rescue Service to extinguish the flames, but the damage was already done. Consider the …

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Sustainable living at home

… Upcycle gifts & use recycled wrapping Gifting sustainably doesn’t … on thoughtfulness or creativity — quite the opposite. By choosing to upcycle and wrap gifts in recycled or … have at home. Eco wrapping : Use newspaper, fabric offcuts (furoshiki wrapping), or brown paper tied with string. …

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Leave a Gift in Your Will

… The future is too much to be left to chance. That is why making a Will is one of the most … that, like me, you are concerned about the future of our planet. You too share a belief that it is important we leave … that we’ve achieved so much.    Over 20% of our annual income comes from gifts in Wills. These vital gifts allow us …

Managing pests in your garden

… … In this blog Val Rea shares her experience of how to handle pests in the garden. … If we try to remove an element … Seirian Sumner (University College London) has calculated that one wasp nest will need 250,000 greenfly to feed … so that the butterflies can still lay their eggs and complete their life cycle. … Many gardeners swear by …

water vole. Terry Whittaker

Water Vole reintroduction at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve

… More news … Water Vole Reintroduction at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve … In 2011 … in Britain and have disappeared from 94% of their former sites. Records show that the water vole was once common along the River Darent." … Vicki Breakell, the …

Reflections of a New Volunteer Recruit

… Get involved … Reflections of a New Volunteer Recruit … Want to know what our … downland of the Warren together with the fields on the opposite side of the valley collectively forming Kent Wildlife … team enjoying the physical activity, fresh air and humorous companionship of other volunteers and all this to be found …

Oare Marshes - Bryony Chapman

Artesian well at Oare Marshes to flow again

… to flow again … Locals, visitors and sailors will be able to drink again from the artesian well at Oare Marshes … since it stopped flowing just over a year ago. It’s been a complex process but we’re thankful to have the funding in … to help us restore and protect the wildlife at this special site and we’re grateful for the support shown by the local …

Bison Netherlands - Evan Bowen-Jones

First-ever Bison Rangers wanted in the UK

… and Wildwood Trust are calling for candidates for a new role in groundbreaking wilding project. … The bison must be … for this role. The rangers will be responsible for compliance licenses, health checks, safety, infrastructure … time with ARK Natuur Ontwikkeling at several of their sites in the Netherlands. This will provide the necessary …

Heather Corrie Vale

Wilder Carbon

… Heather Corrie Vale is one of the first live Wilder Carbon projects and … now directly contribute towards the transformation of the site to become a haven for nature. As an investor, the housebuilder …

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Upper Beult Farmer Cluster

… relatively new to farming in this area of Kent. We’ve also learnt a lot about species found on other nearby farms and … health and biodiversity. The Trust works closely with local communities, landowners and partners to protect and improve … want to get involved, check out the Upper Beult Cluster website and our LinkedIn page. If you are a farmer and …