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How to help wildlife at work

… a wild patch in the lawn Go peat free Go chemical free Compost waste Bird feeders A hedgehog home A bee hotel A … – get together with some colleagues and bake some wild goodies like butterfly cupcakes or a hedgehog cake, or maybe …

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How to build a mini stone wall

… As the wall ages and matures, gaps become a bit larger and so do the animals that can use the … face, e.g. shady, full sun, damp, exposed) and peat-free compost if you wish to add instant interest. Building your … with the wall. If you wish to plant-up your wall, it is ideal to add a little peat-free compost , grit and your …

Kent Wildlife Trust’s Logo puts on a good show!

… we emerged into the chalk grassland just as the sun was coming out. Butterflies are more active at higher … only fly when the sun is out. The first species seen were Common and Holly Blues, followed by a Small Heath, Meadow … For more information about future events, or to find out more about the project, please …

Spooky adventures in nature this half term

… adventures that will create lasting memories. Here, we recommend a variety of fun activities that blend the magic of … Learn more about bats by exploring our mammals pages of the website Build a bat box Caught the bug for bats? Why not … thousands of years and will do for thousands of years to come. It’s a perfect time to reflect on how the natural …

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Change your energy use

… Emissions from buildings need to become zero by 2050 … We look after over 90 nature reserves … and solar. When you move to a green supplier the energy coming into your house will not change. Instead you are … fair bit of space. Diagonal roofs catch the most rays and, ideally, you want to check your roof is in good condition …

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Does my vote matter?

… local impact, too, voting will have a direct effect on your community. Say you choose a candidate who is committed to environmental protection – you're not only … L – land, river, and sea pollution. Do they promise to deal with sewage and agricultural pollution?  D – …

National Marine Week: Meet the Coastal Explorer Interns!

… (ABEC). In terms of my background, I have recently completed a Master's degree in Marine Environmental … to inform sustainable development. I have also previously completed a voluntary post on Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, … to aquaculture. This week, I was joined by the Marine Futures Interns from North Wales, Cumbria and Lincolnshire. …

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How to conserve water

… water you use, the less you may be charged by your water company.  … Save water in the kitchen: Put a large bottle of … litres of water every year. They are free from most water companies. Shower instead of bathe. An average bath uses … tips and in-depth information can be found on the WaterWise website.  Check in with your water company as some offer …

Top tips to boost your Wilder Kent Awards submission

… amazing for nature by doing nothing! … Set up a school or community garden and grow your own veggies Setting up a school or community garden can be a fun and rewarding project for all … animals are becoming more active and visible, making it an ideal time to conduct surveys. So, get outside and start …

Blean Vegetation May 2022

Using Starlink on our reserves

… our head.  Heather Corrie Ranger station now currently runs completely off-grid. Starlink helps connect us to the … fibre optic but with Starlink we paid little to nothing in comparison and now all visitors to Sevenoaks are getting … fast internet speeds from our Starlink service.  In the future, we’re considering putting in a Starlink connection …