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How to build a Minibeast Hotel

… hotel to stay in? By Vicky Aitkenhead, Nature Conservation Community Warden. … The best position for your hotel will be … may want to secure them together. The bottom pallet would ideally be bigger and filled with leaves as this can act as a …

Iron-Age Pigs at West Blean and Thornden Woods

Iron-Age Pigs

… species, they use their powerful noses to turn over compacted and damaged soil. This allows in oxygen and light, … insect-hunting birds, in the past they would also have tidied away dead and dying animals, preventing disease from …

The Ashford volunteering gang standing by a gate and smiling.

Information for current volunteers

… children, young people, and adults at risk. We are committed to ensuring their safety and wellbeing are at the … you can talk to your task day leader/volunteer supervisor for more information and guidance on … understood the contents of this document. … We also make a commitment to safeguarding here at Kent Wildlife Trust that …

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How to build a pond

… geniculatus Fool's Watercress -  Apium nodiflorum Common Spike-rush-  Eleocharis palustris Water Pepper -  … thought that some amphibians, such as frogs, are now more common in garden ponds than in the countryside. You can … to include some shallow areas - a sloping 'beach' is ideal, to allow wildlife easy access in and out of the pond. …

Why I volunteer

… work that they do. A few days later I checked out the KWT website and saw all the different volunteer opportunities on …

A windswept tree against a misty sky with the sun peeking through.

Finding light in the dark: How to connect to nature in winter

… … As winter takes hold, and you repeatedly find yourself commenting on how dark it is at 5pm, don’t despair. The … trees to spot in winter     4. Take a safari  Check out the website of your local wildlife trust or conservation groups. …

Walks around Greensand Commons

… The Bucks Head pub overlooks Godden Green, making an ideal spot for lunch. From Godden Green, walkers will head through the tranquil woodland of Fawke Common, eventually reaching Bitchet Common. While exploring Bitchet Common, walkers will pass …

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Keeping nature in mind

… notice after rain – has a calming effect. Scientific studies have found that forest bathing does have a positive … today. References Why does rain smell good - Live Science A comparative study of the physiological and psychological …

Pond dipping at Tyland Barn

The diverse world of conservation careers: More than just fieldwork

… conservation sector is much broader than outdoor work and encompasses opportunities for various skills, interests, and … and lifestyles. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a communications wizard, or a natural-born advocate, there’s a … and advocate for nature-friendly planning decisions. Ideal for those with analytical minds and strong writing or …

Introducing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) at Kent Wildlife Trust

… with the Trust, or are we extending our reach to the new audiences we haven’t previously engaged with? This involves … from across many areas of the Group, but principally our communications and human resources teams. We are blessed … people in both (I’m not just saying that because our comms team will proofread this blog!), and we are very …

A wooden sign that reads 'The Wilderness' in front of a garden path.

Into the Wilderness: A garden wilding experiment in Kent

… enjoy a varied programme of talks and mini garden tours. … Come along to the Langdon Court Open Garden … Winding paths … had unintentionally emerged from this practical task of dealing with the garden waste. In the years since then we … can imagine, it's a wonderful wildlife habitat. The slowly composting windrows, and decaying wood in the woodchip paths …