Rewild your school this spring
Spring is the perfect time to rewild your school and create a more sustainable and biodiverse campus.
Topics: Families and Schools
Meet the Author: Alice Hemming
This World Book Day, we are excited to announce that we are working on our own book with children's book author Alice Hemming, inspired by the groundbreaking Wilder Blean project. Read more to find out more about Alice and what to expect from the upcoming wilding tale.
New pond dipping platforms at Kent Wildlife Trust
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.
Golden leaves and woodland crafts at Forest School
Autumn is one of our favourite seasons at Forest School, we love the golden crunchy leaves and clear blue skies.
Combine a family-friendly countryside walk with a slice of history around scenic Trottiscliffe
Zoe Rawlins shares an account of her family's most recent rambles around the Kent countryside, where they enjoyed beautiful woodland walks and spectacular views across the North Downs, with a bit of history thrown in.
Rhyming in the Woods
Following a generous grant from the Cobtree Charity Trust, children at St Peters C of E Primary School in Aylesford took part in a series of poetry workshops. Their poems have been used to create the Wonderful Wordicular Wildlife Walk between Tyland Barn and Cobtree Manor Park.
Rain doesn't stop play for Forest Schools!
As we wave goodbye to summer and say hello to autumn it may be assumed that it also marks the end of our Forest School programme until the spring, however this is far from the truth.
Wild your child!
It's common knowledge that spending time in nature is beneficial for everybody, especially for children, and the Wildlfe Trust's recent initiative, Every Child Wild, aims to inspire outdoor adventures.
Rodmersham Primary Are Rock Stars!
Our Education Team talks about the first school visit of 2017 with Rodmersham Primary; identifying rocks and getting hands dirty in making their own soil!
Blossoms Shows the Power of Painting Green
Our Painting The Town Green Project paid a visit to Blossoms Nursery and showed the positive impact that wildlife-friendly play areas can have for children.