July on Hothfield Heathlands
Kent Wildlife Trust Volunteer Margery Thomas explains the nature of heathland habitat at our stunning Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve and takes a look at the wonderful flowers on display.
Topics: Volunteering
Country Lane Wander
The sun and the rain lure nature into full leaf, brimming over with flowers, except for our daily exercise, we stay home. How fortunate we are to be able to walk in the countryside, Come, share with us our rambles down the country lane, and blow away the lock-down-blues. While we humans keep our distance, let’s lean a little closer to nature to wonder at her secrets.
The Delights of Spring
"Come and share with us what we have seen on our wanderings down a Kent countryside lane". Go on a virtual walk with Lynne and Peter Flower, voluntary wardens for Kent Wildlife Trust.
May on Hothfield Heathlands
Kent Wildlife Trust Volunteer Margery Thomas explains the nature of heathland habitat at our stunning Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve and how our volunteer teams help us to protect this important and beautiful reserve.
Gardening for Wildlife
Penny and Peter Brook were awarded Gold by Wild about Gardens in 2012 and since then they have worked as volunteers for the scheme. They love gardening for wildlife and want to encourage others to do likewise to reap the personal benefits of a greater connection with nature and to help create a Wilder Kent.
February on Hothfield Heathlands
Kent Wildlife Trust Volunteer Margery Thomas explains the nature of heathland habitat at our stunning Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve and how our volunteer teams help us to protect this important and beautiful reserve.
Sport Fund helps volunteers on Romney Marsh get Down to Earth
Kent Wildlife Trust’s Down to Earth project in Romney Marsh has been given £140,065 of National Lottery funding from Sport England to help local volunteers make a positive contribution to their community using sport and activity.
Volunteering at Polhill Bank
Our Volunteers do a tremendous job and without them, Polhill Bank wouldn’t be in the state it is currently. With our plans to expand and restore 40 acres of land at Polhill, our volunteers and staff will play a crucial role in giving Polhill a future. Here our warden Paul Glanfield talks about some of the work they have undertaken so far this year
My memories of Polhill
Noted local botanist Joyce Pitt recalls her memories of Polhill Bank. Joyce has worked as a volunteer for Kent Wildlife Trust for many years, including as an Honorary Warden of the reserve.
April on Hothfield Heathlands
Kent Wildlife Trust volunteer Margery Thomas talks about a very special visit to Hothfield Heathlands from Clare Balding who came along to meet the reserve's important Konik ponies.