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.
Topics: Families and Schools
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.
Forest School Branches Out
Kathryn Barton, our Community Education Officer who works on the Forest School project, writes about the expansion of our fantastic project.
Forest Fun
Kathryn Barton, our Community Education Officer who works on the Forest School project, writes about how she is using Kent's wildlife to educate young people throughout the county.