Family Event: Kestrel Pellet Workshop at West Blean and Thornden Woods
-Have a go at dissecting a Kestrel pellet, learn about Kent's birds of prey, and see what your discoveries teach us about local populations.
Topics: Ancient Woodland
Kent Wildlife Trust names new 350-acre nature reserve and begins next phase of ambitious wilding project
Combined Furnace Farm and Hoathly Farm site in the High Weald owned by Kent Wildlife Trust will be known as Ironhurst Valley Nature Reserve - a near-continuous wildlife corridor stretching across the Kent–Sussex border.
The Blean Community Advisory Group - Winter Meeting
-Come and meet us face to face to continue building your vision for The Blean landscape.
Kent’s ancient woodlands: History, wildlife, and conservation
Asked to picture an ancient woodland, our minds conjure thickets of gnarled, towering trees where you could easily slip off the path and find yourself amongst the fellowship on the way to Mordor or perhaps come face to face with a witch. The truth is, though our imaginations may run wild when out amongst nature, it may not be so far off.
Meet the enchanting heath fritillary butterfly
This rare butterfly relies on wild woodlands - learn more & support its future.
UK's ancient woodlands face crisis as Kent Wildlife Trust launches emergency appeal
With just 7% of UK woodlands in good ecological condition and ancient woodlands now covering just 2.5% of the country, Kent Wildlife Trust launches an urgent fundraising appeal to save one of Britain's most precious habitats.
Kent Wildlife Trust secures Hoathly Farm in landmark acquisition for nature
Kent Wildlife Trust has successfully purchased Hoathly Farm in its largest land purchase appeal to date.
Nature Organisations Welcome Canterbury City Council’s Decision to Save The Blean!
Kent Wildlife Trust and CPRE Kent welcome the decision by Canterbury City Council to remove a controversial site for large-scale development in the heart of the Blean woodland complex from its 2040 draft Local Plan.
Major win for nature as Canterbury’s Old Park and Chequers Wood gains protected status
Conservationists and local volunteers are celebrating after Old Park and Chequers Wood, a unique green space on the eastern fringe of Canterbury, has been officially designated as a Local Wildlife Site (LWS).
Blean Community Advisory Group Autumn Meeting
-The Wilder Blean Community Advisory Group is a space for anyone from the local community to come and share their opinions and ideas for the future of the Blean landscape. Whether you've joined a session before, or if this would be your first session you're very welcome to attend!