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Read about the life of a volunteer at Queendown Warren.

Want to know what our volunteers get up to? Read Richard's reflections as a new volunteer and find out what you could be expected to get up to.

While the weather is getting colder and we are turning up the heat and getting cosy at home, it's easy to forget about the wildlife outside. Take a look at a few ways to help wildlife this winter!

The brightest greens on the reserve throughout winter are provided by the mosses, not just in the upper bog, where the SSSI citation mentions 12 species of sphagnum moss, but the many other species, in long and cropped grass, on bare soil and stones, and on tree trunks and stumps - anywhere with poor drainage and low soil fertility. Accurate identification requires a strong magnifying lens and a good guide to the 800 UK species.

Kent Wildlife Trust volunteer, Margery Thomas, describes the snowy sights of the past month at Hothfield Heathlands and what we can look forward to in March.

Margery Thomas explores the seasonal changes set to appear at Hothfield Heathlands in April, hopefully including the return of volunteering.

Read how some of our volunteers have continued volunteering throughout lockdown...

Please be an aware and responsible dog walker to help us keep Kent’s wildlife safe this spring.

This year's Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on nature and our environment. During lockdown, Vicky read two wonderful books that helped her make a better connection.

Volunteers’ Week is a chance to say thank you for the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering.

Margery Thomas explores the beautiful and unique flora and fauna you can look forward to spotting on the Hothfield Heathlands in September.

Kent Wildlife Trust has received funds from Biffa Award to replace the pond dipping platforms and can now continue with much-loved pond dipping activities in 2022.