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Ragwort with a Thick Knee Beetle sitting on top

August on Hothfield Heathlands: Tree pipits and ragwort

… Black pigs who in the winter made their mark on the small compartment below the concrete causeway, returned to that fenced-in compartment in mid-July continuing, as Area Manager Ian … ferox (a tachinid fly), small copper butterfly, red soldier beetle, jewel wasp or ruby-tailed wasp (there are …

Fund wildlife-friendly farming

… is an alarm bell that must not be ignored. To save the future of insects – and all life that depends on them – the … and droughts in 2022 provided a taste of the reality to come. Farmers need much more support to adapt to climate … pushed to pursue intensive and damaging practices to suit supermarket demands. A better-regulated supply chain is …

A person on a laptop speaking about carbon reduction and a group of people at a table talking about nature

Speak up for nature

… Use simple tools like email, social media, posters, or community groups to spread your campaign Why it matters: … groups or councils to help your message reach a wider audience Why it matters: Personal stories can motivate change … system by reviewing local applications and submitting comments that highlight the need for biodiversity and …

Autumn flowers in Sevenoaks

Kent Wildlife Trust volunteer to receive a British Empire Medal in King’s birthday honours

… Visitor Centre, leading groups, chairing the Conservation Committee, conducting talks, trustee, and Victoria (or Vic … is awarded for a ‘hands-on’ service delivered to the local community. This could be a long-term charitable or voluntary … Atkinson who wrote the nomination said : “Victoria embodies so many of our values and has sacrificed her time to …

Gardening for Wildlife

… that there were 50% fewer insects found in Kent in 2019 compared to 2004. The effects are devastating for … for despair but to take action for insects . Gardeners can come to the rescue of our beloved wildlife. They can develop … if you only have room for a bird bath, though a pond is ideal. … You can provide food by growing pollen and …

Incentives for nature-friendly farmers

… is an alarm bell that must not be ignored. To save the future of insects – and all life that depends on them – the … and droughts in 2022 provided a taste of the reality to come. Farmers need much more support to adapt to climate … pushed to pursue intensive and damaging practices to suit supermarket demands. A better-regulated supply chain is …

Chough in flight

Chough: Inspiring the next generation through community engagement

… Chough: Inspiring the next generation through community engagement … Kent Wildlife Trust's Chough Appeal … just a conservation initiative—it’s a powerful tool for community engagement and education. This blog is written by … chough, what it was like to be the last chough, and how the future could look for the species if communities come …

The Returning Trail by Tiffany Tu

The Radfall

… firewood.   Droveways are typically 12 to 15m wide and were commonly used to take animals to market. The drovers … hoofprints to symbolise the history of the droveway and the future presence of bison in the area. Her work has been …

Birthday party

Wilder Birthday Parties

… artists and nature lovers alike. … Booking is via our website and Eventbrite … You will be instructed to pay via … from the normal 4 yr old parties. And thank you to the ladies that helped out and ran the party it was amazing. … … due to visitor centre renovations (due to be finished Jan 2026) … Now taking bookings for 2026! … Now taking bookings …

Filming and photography on our nature reserves

… insurance documents to: [email protected]    Non-commercial /amateur photographers: We encourage amateur photographers and welcome their creativity in capturing the beauty of our … on scale, crew size, and potential impact. Additional staff supervision is charged at £45/hour if required. KWT reserves …