Spring on the wing: April on Hothfield Heathlands
Hothfield Heathlands volunteer & writer, Margery Thomas, explores what the reserve is like at this time of year.
Topics: Species
What’s the difference between bugs and beetles?
You’ll often hear the words ‘bug’ and ‘beetle’ used interchangeably – but they actually mean two different things. Let's explore the differences!
March on Hothfield Heathlands: A land of pollen!
Long-time volunteer, Margery Thomas, tells all about March on our Hothfield Heathland reserve!
All about the fell ponies on our reserves
Wilder Grazing Ranger Volunteer Trainee, Ellie Edmondson, talks about the fell ponies on our reserves and what makes them great conservation grazers.
Wildflowers in February: Snowdrops to daffodils
In February, the first British wildflowers are beginning to poke out from the seemingly dormant undergrowth, a sure sign that spring is on the way!
Winter wanderings on Hothfield Heathlands
Volunteer, Margery Thomas, explores winter on Hothfield Heathlands - one of Kent's last four valley bogs and one of its few remaining fragments of open heath.
The UK’s deer species & where to spot them
Wild deer are some of the most iconic mammals of the countryside. But what species live in the UK and where?
November on Hothfield Heathlands: All about fungi
Long-time volunteer, Margery Thomas, talks us through all the exciting fungi at Hothfield Heathlands and their importance.
What would life be like without our woodlands?
Natasha Ruskin explores something terrifying: a world without woodlands.
A community's plan to restore turtle doves in Kent
Join your Talk on the Wild Side host, Rob Smith, for a journey through Marden's farms and gardens - where farmers, scientists, and keen birders are working together to make space for the rare turtle fove.