Exciting new role for Weald nature reserve
Bough Beech Visitor Centre and nature reserve, near Ide Hill, is set to be developed as a first class centre for Forest School, education and events.
Bough Beech Visitor Centre and nature reserve, near Ide Hill, is set to be developed as a first class centre for Forest School, education and events.
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.
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.
New poll shows children like to be outdoors and enjoy wild places – but children rarely see two wild animals featured in John Lewis Christmas advert.
Kathryn Barton, our Community Education Officer who works on the Forest School project, writes about the expansion of our fantastic project.
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.