Warden Workshop: Hedge-laying
-Learn a traditional countryside skill whilst contributing to the restoration of a planted hedge at Lydden Temple Ewell.
Topics: Nature Reserves
Wilder Kent Safari: Autumn at Hothfield
-Celebrate what autumn has to offer at Hothfield Heathland by meeting the Reserve Warden to discover the heath's flora and fauna.
Wilder Kent Safari: Walking with Cows at Hothfield Heathlands
-Meet some of the cattle who manage this reserve naturally, and learn all about them from our experienced Wilder Grazing Ranger for the area.
Wilder Kent Safari: Walking with Cows at Hothfield Heathlands
-Meet some of the cattle who manage this reserve naturally, and learn all about them from our experienced Wilder Grazing Ranger for the area.
Wilder Kent Safari: History and Wildlife of Oare Marshes
-Explore Oare Marshes with its Warden and learn about its wildlife and fascinating local history.
Wilder Kent Safari: Wilder Blean
-Now bison, pigs, ponies and cattle have been introduced to the Blean, hear the latest about the project on this guided tour of the woods.
Wilder Kent Safari: Walking with Cows at Heather Corrie Vale
-Meet some of the cattle who manage this reserve naturally, and learn all about them from our experienced Area Manager for the region.
Get outside with Kent Wildlife Trust this Bank Holiday Weekend
As the bank holiday weekend approaches (23rd-25th August 2024), there's no better time to connect with nature and explore the great outdoors. Kent Wildlife Trust offers a variety of activities that make it easy to immerse yourself in the county's stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a family looking for a fun day out, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, we have the perfect opportunity for you...
Charity asks people to respect nature reserves as wardens clear up poo, graffiti and rubbish after hot weather sees influx of visitors
Kent Wildlife Trust is reminding people visiting nature reserves to leave no trace after wardens binned dog poo, cleaned graffiti and litter picked after an influx of visitors at the weekend.
August on Hothfield Heathlands: Barn owls & volunteers
By August, floral glory has passed from the orchids (heath spotted, southern marsh and a few large hybrids) to the heather or ling. As ever, we hope for a protracted display of purple in the heathy areas, which is likely if the cool nights persist. Orchid seed is now ripening. Dust-like, dispersed on the wind, the seed contains no nutrients to support germination so needs a mycorrhizal fungus to supply nutrients from the soil to its roots. From seed to flowering takes three years or more.