What’s the difference between bugs and beetles?
You’ll often hear the words ‘bug’ and ‘beetle’ used interchangeably – but they actually mean two different things. Let's explore the differences!
March on Hothfield Heathlands: A land of pollen!
Long-time volunteer, Margery Thomas, tells all about March on our Hothfield Heathland reserve!
All about the fell ponies on our reserves
Wilder Grazing Ranger Volunteer Trainee, Ellie Edmondson, talks about the fell ponies on our reserves and what makes them great conservation grazers.
Wildflowers in February: Snowdrops to daffodils
In February, the first British wildflowers are beginning to poke out from the seemingly dormant undergrowth, a sure sign that spring is on the way!
Winter wanderings on Hothfield Heathlands
Volunteer, Margery Thomas, explores winter on Hothfield Heathlands - one of Kent's last four valley bogs and one of its few remaining fragments of open heath.
The UK’s deer species & where to spot them
Wild deer are some of the most iconic mammals of the countryside. But what species live in the UK and where?
November on Hothfield Heathlands: All about fungi
Long-time volunteer, Margery Thomas, talks us through all the exciting fungi at Hothfield Heathlands and their importance.
What is flying ant day & when is it?
Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of flying ant days and shares her love for the underground world of ants.