Ellen Wilson is the Senior Farmer Cluster Officer and facilitator for the Upper Beult Farmer Cluster. Passionate about the rural area of the Weald, Ellen supports the cluster by bringing farmers together to work towards more sustainable farming and restoring wildlife and water quality in the catchment.
Meet some of the cattle who manage this reserve naturally, and learn all about them from our experienced Area Manager for the region.
Now bison, pigs, ponies and cattle have been introduced to the Blean, hear the latest about the project on this guided tour of the woods.
Explore Oare Marshes with its Warden and learn about its wildlife and fascinating local history.
An update on the work of our Nashenden volunteers.
You’ve booked your ticket; you’re ready to go – but what will happen when you arrive? Read on to find out what a day out at Kent Wildlife Trust’s ‘Wilder Holiday Club’ is like!
If you're a wildlife enthusiast that wants to get started with photographing what you see, it's important to get the basics down so you can make the most of those precious trips. Kent Wildlife Trust's Content Creator, Tim Horton, talks through his essential tips in this blog.
As the bank holiday weekend approaches (23rd-25th August 2024), there's no better time to connect with nature and explore the great outdoors. Kent Wildlife Trust offers a variety of activities that make it easy to immerse yourself in the county's stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a family looking for a fun day out, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, we have the perfect opportunity for you...
By August, floral glory has passed from the orchids (heath spotted, southern marsh and a few large hybrids) to the heather or ling. As ever, we hope for a protracted display of purple in the heathy areas, which is likely if the cool nights persist. Orchid seed is now ripening. Dust-like, dispersed on the wind, the seed contains no nutrients to support germination so needs a mycorrhizal fungus to supply nutrients from the soil to its roots. From seed to flowering takes three years or more.
During the 50 years or more that I have been involved with studies on the coasts of Kent and Sussex, I have seen considerable change to the inshore marine environment and its fauna and flora...
The Making Space for Nature Project is leading on Kent and Medway’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). A team has been in place since October, engaging with stakeholders about nature recovery plans for Kent's future.
Looking to create a garden that’s not just beautiful but also provides a range of benefits for wildlife, as well as ongoing summer flowers? There’s lots of consider when choosing plants. I’m the Wild About Gardens Officer at Kent Wildlife Trust and these are my favourite summer plants that are blooming in my garden this season.
