The dangers of BBQs on wildlife
Our nature reserves are some of the best places to enjoy the Kent countryside, but for the sake of the wildlife: please leave the BBQ at home.
Lydden Temple Ewell named best place for Straw Belle Moths in the UK
A recent report from Butterfly Conservation has identified Lydden Temple Ewell National Nature Reserve, managed by Kent Wildlife Trust, as the best place for Straw Belle moths in the UK.
September on Hothfield Heathlands
Margery Thomas explores the beautiful and unique flora and fauna you can look forward to spotting on the Hothfield Heathlands in September.
Hothfield Heathlands in April
Margery Thomas explores the seasonal changes set to appear at Hothfield Heathlands in April, hopefully including the return of volunteering.
Hothfield Heathlands in March
Kent Wildlife Trust volunteer, Margery Thomas, describes the snowy sights of the past month at Hothfield Heathlands and what we can look forward to in March.
Hothfield Heathlands in February
The brightest greens on the reserve throughout winter are provided by the mosses, not just in the upper bog, where the SSSI citation mentions 12 species of sphagnum moss, but the many other species, in long and cropped grass, on bare soil and stones, and on tree trunks and stumps - anywhere with poor drainage and low soil fertility. Accurate identification requires a strong magnifying lens and a good guide to the 800 UK species.
Life of a Volunteer at Queendown Warren
Read about the life of a volunteer at Queendown Warren.
Hothfield Heathlands in December
It’s harvest and hibernation time, some systems shutting down while embryonic life in the form of seeds fall and scatter, insect pupae drop to the ground to overwinter, and the many species of fungus on the heathland continue their spectacular show.