Butterflies of Kent
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Learn more about the butterflies of Kent and their habitats
Nature is in trouble! Discover how you can protect wildlife for the future by attending one of our Study Days. Increase your knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of Kent’s wild plants and animals - and learn how to manage habitats to encourage them.
Our Study Days offer the chance to enhance your wildlife knowledge, identification and management skills. Our face to face courses are held outside or in our centres across the county and we are now also offering courses online. Leaders are knowledgeable in their own topics but are also pleased to discuss other points of interest as they arise. We aim to create an informal atmosphere in which everyone can progress at their own speed.
Please note that only adults aged 18 and over can now attend our Study Days. This is for safeguarding and insurance reasons.
Due to the drought conditions, we have rescheduled our Autumn Migration in North Kent from Friday 11th September to Friday 13th November.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Upcoming Study Days
We have over 40 Study Days planned for this year. This Study Day homepage only shows the next 12 courses. However, all our Study Days can be accessed by clicking the ‘View all study days' button.
Geology of Kent
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An illustrated review of the geology of the Kentish landscape from the oldest rocks to the youngest sediments
Pine Marten Ecology and Conservation
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Find out more about Pine Martens and learn about the South East Pine Marten Restoration Project
Botany Evening Classes - Maidstone
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Our Botany Evening Classes cover the Botanical identification of wild and naturalised British plants.
Botany Evening Classes - Canterbury
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Our Botany Evening Classes cover the Botanical identification of wild and naturalised British plants.
Fungi for Beginners
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A simple guide to fungi groups and classifications and the features to lookout for
UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) Online Training Course
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An online training day on the UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) Version 2, a classification system for vegetation habitats used in planning, conservation and land management
Fungi for Beginners
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A simple guide to fungi groups and classifications and the features to lookout for
Fungi Identification for Improvers
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Learn more about fungi and how to identify these fascinating organisms.
Beaver ecology and field signs
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Explore the world of European beavers in the UK and put into practice what you have learned in an outdoor beaver survey
Identification of Fungi for improvers in the Field
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Improve your fungi identification skills in the field
Birds of Prey Identification
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Spend a day observing birds of prey. Learn how to identify different species and more about their characteristics, habitats and behaviour.
Other courses and programmes
Botany Classes
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Our Botany Classes cover the Botanical identification of wild and naturalised British plants. Participants will learn how to confidently identify and record plants and seek confirmation when necessary.
UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) Training Courses (2.0)
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UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) methodology is used by professional ecologists to map and record sites.
Frequently asked questions
The prices for our normal Study Days in 2026 are as follows:
- Standard fee: £42.50 per person per day.
- Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
Prices for our other courses vary. Please visit the relevant page for further details on pricing for a particular course or event, and note that a concessionary rate is not given for these.
Proceeds from our Wildlife Study Day programme support the wider work of the Kent Wildlife Trust.
Please book places on our courses online via the individual Study Day webpage.
If you have problems booking online, please email [email protected] stating the course you wish to book and a contact phone number.
Places on our courses are limited and booking is essential. Many courses are very popular, so early booking is recommended.
Please note that we need at least 10 working days' notice of cancellation for refunds or transfers to another day. This is because we need time to find someone to take your place and so cover the course costs.
Please note that we need at least 10 working days' notice of cancellation for refunds or transfers to another day. This is because we need time to find someone to take your place and so cover the course costs.