Rain doesn't stop play for Forest Schools!
As we wave goodbye to summer and say hello to autumn it may be assumed that it also marks the end of our Forest School programme until the spring, however this is far from the truth.
Learn more about the wildlife and wild places in Kent and beyond.
As we wave goodbye to summer and say hello to autumn it may be assumed that it also marks the end of our Forest School programme until the spring, however this is far from the truth.
It's common knowledge that spending time in nature is beneficial for everybody, especially for children, and the Wildlfe Trust's recent initiative, Every Child Wild, aims to inspire outdoor adventures.
Our Education Team talks about the first school visit of 2017 with Rodmersham Primary; identifying rocks and getting hands dirty in making their own soil!
Our Painting The Town Green Project paid a visit to Blossoms Nursery and showed the positive impact that wildlife-friendly play areas can have for children.
Kathryn Barton, our Community Education Officer who works on the Forest School project, writes about the expansion of our fantastic project.
Vicky Aitkenhead, our Older and Out There Project officer writes about our upcoming health walks programme.
Kathryn Barton, our Community Education Officer who works on the Forest School project, writes about how she is using Kent's wildlife to educate young people throughout the county.
Locals 'flood' to the Cliftonville Community Centre to take part in Kent Wildlife Trust's and Southern Water's fun activity day.