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The launch of a podcast, the arrival of a bison calf, a mysterious totem pole and even a visit by the godfather of conservation himself, David Attenborough – 2023 has been wild for Kent Wildlife Trust!

Looking to make positive changes for the future of the planet and its wildlife? Read our 65 green actions to see what you can do for nature this year.

Benji is a nature hero of the next generation. At only 10 years old, he is advocating for nature and taking action towards creating a Wilder Kent.

Embark on your wilding journey today - and you could be up for a Wilder Kent Award! Discover our tips for getting started with helping conserve local ecosystems.

Rob Smith joins his namesake James Smith, Nuffield Scholar and 5th generation top fruit farmer in Kent to talk about how James is turning to regenerative farming methods at Loddington Farm.

This National Lottery Heritage Treasures Day, our Heritage Treasures person is Aimee Howe, People Engagement Officer for the Sevenoaks Greensand Commons project.

At Kent Wildlife Trust, we’ve created a team of nature heroes. Maybe not the obvious heroes working on the ground, but the heroes behind the scenes, the EDIB group!

A visit to a traditional orchard reveals gnarled old trunks of fruit and nut trees bursting with blossoms and young leaves in springtime, with wildflowers and insects populating summer’s long grass, and foraging wildlife attracted by autumn’s fallen fruit.

Hedgerows are one of our most easily encountered wildlife habitats, found lining roads, railways and footpaths, bordering fields and gardens and on the coast.

Most arable fields are large, featureless monocultures devoid of wildlife, but here and there are smaller fields and tucked away corners that are farmed less intensively, or are managed specifically with wildlife in mind.

Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape, and collectively, lakes support a huge variety of animal and plant life.

Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.