Volunteer spotlight: Lisa Hoey
So much has happened since joining Kent Wildlife Trust as a Volunteer Trainee Warden on 3 July 2023. My life has done a complete 360 (for the better, I should add!). 8 months ago, I was working as…
Blog: Working in Conservation
What is a Nature Hero?
This COP28 season, we want to celebrate those on the ground who are doing their part in fighting the climate and nature crises.
These Nature Heroes, those individuals or groups based in Kent who are taking action for nature, are also inspiring those around them to make an impact.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing you to a range of Nature Heroes across Kent, from our very own Kent Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers to wildlife champions we work with across the county.
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Rewilding at the Knepp Estate
Welcome to a special episode of Talk on the Wild Side dedicated to just one subject, or rather just one place: the Knepp Estate in Sussex...
Volunteers' Week 2024 - Thank you to our teams!
Our volunteers are at the heart of Kent Wildlife Trust’s work. With their time, skills, passion and energy we reach more people and work at greater scale and pace. Their contributions help ensure…
Reflecting on FND Awareness Month
In this staff blog, Jenny Luddington - Blue Mentor (Youth Engagement & Education Officer) for Kent Wildlife Trust - offers important insight into Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) as we…
Why work at Kent Wildlife Trust?
Working at Kent Wildlife Trust is so much more than just a job. You will find yourself amongst a team of devoted people, where taking local action to make national and global change is at the…
The role of IT in conservation
The integration of technology into environmental conservation has revolutionised the way we protect and manage our natural resources. From remote sensing to artificial intelligence, technological…
Managing eco-anxiety and working in conservation
In episode 8 of Talk on the Wild Side, Rob Smith spoke to Bella Sabin-Dawson - Education & Wellbeing Apprentice - about her experiences with eco-anxiety, and to Sam Maddison about his studies…
My Education & Wellbeing apprenticeship at Kent Wildlife Trust
I’m Bella Sabin-Dawson, Education and Wellbeing Apprentice at Kent Wildlife Trust. For those of you that are interested in apprenticeships, I’m here to tell you all about my role here at KWT and…
Neurodiversity at Kent Wildlife Trust
Last year I was lucky enough to take part in the Neurodiversity Awareness in the Workplace training session by GOV-PD and hosted by the fantastic Matt Gupwell. The course offered a valuable…
Introducing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) at Kent Wildlife Trust
In the first part of our equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) series, Robbie Still, Chair of the EDIB Group at the Trust, explains what the group is set up to do.