Conifers at Bedgebury Pinetum - Draft page while waiting for permission to use the venue
-Field studies amongst the largest collection of conifers in the UK. Linked to previous day.
Topics: Winter
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.
Create a wilder garden this winter
Wilder Gardens Officer, Ellen Tout, talks about her favourite parts of the winter garden and what you can do to make your space a sanctuary for wildlife.
Winter Wildlife Walk
-Discover the magic of the great outdoors this winter with a FREE guided walk led by our knowledgeable Protected Area Warden, NIna! Explore the stunning coastal landscape of Pegwell Bay, learn how you can help protect vulnerable wildlife, and enjoy a family-friendly adventure that’s both fun and inspiring. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and make a difference!
Finding light in the dark: How to connect to nature in winter
As winter takes hold, and you repeatedly find yourself commenting on how dark it is at 5pm, don’t despair. The colder months give us some excellent opportunities to connect with nature. Here are our top five tips for connecting with nature this winter…
Identifying Broad-leaved Trees in Winter
-Learn to how identify native broad-leaved trees and shrubs by their twigs, and buds and bark.
Seven Wildlife Spectacles to See This Winter in Kent
Now winter has drawn in, seeking out wildlife spectacles may seem strange. However, nature does not take a hiatus during the colder months, and the winter landscape is teeming with remarkable displays of wildlife.
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.
Help Wildlife this Winter!
While the weather is getting colder and we are turning up the heat and getting cosy at home, it's easy to forget about the wildlife outside. Take a look at a few ways to help wildlife this winter!