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-Field studies amongst the largest collection of conifers in the UK. Linked to previous day.
Topics: Trees
Getting to Know Conifers
-Pine, spruce, larch, fir, cedar, redwood… a classroom introduction to the identification of conifers using their foliage and cones. Linked to the following Study Day ‘Conifers at Bedgebury Pinetum’
Identifying Broad-leaved Trees in Winter
-Learn to how identify native broad-leaved trees and shrubs by their twigs, and buds and bark.
Broad-leaved Trees in Summer
-Learn to identify trees by their foliage
March on Hothfield Heathlands: A land of pollen!
Long-time volunteer, Margery Thomas, tells all about March on our Hothfield Heathland reserve!
Broad-leaved Trees in Spring
-Learn to identify trees and shrubs by their leaves and flowers
Identifying Broad-leaved Trees in Winter
-Learn to how identify native broad-leaved trees and shrubs by their twigs, and buds and bark.
Sweet chestnut
The sweet chestnut is famous for its shiny brown fruits, or 'chestnuts', that are wrapped in a spiky, green casing and make a tasty winter treat. Look for this tree in woodlands in South East England.
Kent Wildlife Trust’s volunteers plant trees to celebrate National Tree Week
Volunteers from Kent Wildlife Trust will be planting trees in Sevenoaks to celebrate National Tree Week.
Eight trees to spot this winter
It’s hard not to admire a tree in summer when it dazzles us with its foliage and flowers but trees in winter can be majestic too. In this blog, we celebrate National Tree Week with eight amazing trees to look out for on your next winter walk.