A morning at Ham Fen
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Learn about wilding and how keystone species have been restoring Kent's last remaining Fen.
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.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Upcoming Study Days
Ecology of Bumblebees and their Identification for Intermediates
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An identification day covering all of Britain’s bumblebee species
Butterflies of Kent
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Learn more about the butterflies of Kent and their habitats
Autumn Migration in North Kent
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Observe and find out how to identify wetland birds. Discover how birds navigate during autumn migration and learn about the remarkable journeys they make.
Introduction to Shieldbugs and Leatherbugs
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Find out how to identify shieldbugs and leatherbugs, where to find them, and learn about their life cycles
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 Identification for Improvers in the Field
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Improve your fungi identification skills in the field
Identification of Fungi for improvers in the Field
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Improve your fungi identification skills in the field
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 are as follows:
- Standard fee: £37.50 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.