Volunteering

Hothfield Heathlands in April

Margery Thomas explores the seasonal changes set to appear at Hothfield Heathlands in April, hopefully including the return of volunteering.

Become a citizen scientist to help stop the loss of species and discover the incredible wildlife of Romney Marsh

22nd February 2021

The Fifth Continent Landscape Conservation Scheme, led by Kent Wildlife Trust, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and made possible by National Lottery players, are inviting Romney Marsh residents to make a real difference to local wildlife.

Hothfield Heathlands in March

Kent Wildlife Trust volunteer, Margery Thomas, describes the snowy sights of the past month at Hothfield Heathlands and what we can look forward to in March.

Reflections of a New Volunteer Recruit

Want to know what our volunteers get up to? Read Richard's reflections as a new volunteer and find out what you could be expected to get up to.

Life of a Volunteer at Queendown Warren

Read about the life of a volunteer at Queendown Warren.

Hothfield Heathlands in December

It’s harvest and hibernation time, some systems shutting down while embryonic life in the form of seeds fall and scatter, insect pupae drop to the ground to overwinter, and the many species of fungus on the heathland continue their spectacular show.

Hothfield Heathlands in November

Note from the warden: We do not allow collecting of mushrooms on the Hothfield Heathlands nature reserve, this is to protect the fungi and the species that rely on them and to allow all visitors to enjoy them in their natural surroundings.