Wilder Kent Blog

Learn more about the wildlife and wild places in Kent and beyond.

Wildlife Gardening

Beautiful insect-friendly plants for damp places

Penny and Peter Brook were awarded Gold by Wild about Gardens in 2012 and since then they have worked as volunteers for the scheme. They love gardening for wildlife and want to encourage others to do likewise to reap the personal benefits of a greater connection with nature and to help create a Wilder Kent.

Nature Reserves

May on Hothfield Heathlands

Kent Wildlife Trust Volunteer Margery Thomas explains the nature of heathland habitat at our stunning Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve and how our volunteer teams help us to protect this important and beautiful reserve.

Wildlife Gardening

Grow your own organic garden

Experienced fruit and vegetable gardener Val Rea, who has been a Wild About Gardens Advisor for nearly ten years, shares with us her experience and offers tips on how you can create your own vegetable garden.

Wildlife Gardening

Gardening for Wildlife

Penny and Peter Brook were awarded Gold by Wild about Gardens in 2012 and since then they have worked as volunteers for the scheme. They love gardening for wildlife and want to encourage others to do likewise to reap the personal benefits of a greater connection with nature and to help create a Wilder Kent.

Wildlife Gardening

Wilder Lawns

Penny and Peter Brook were awarded Gold by Wild about Gardens in 2012 and since then they have worked as volunteers for the scheme. They love gardening for wildlife and want to encourage others to do likewise to reap the personal benefits of a greater connection with nature and to help create a Wilder Kent.

Species

Incredible Insects

Insects may be small, but they are vitally important to life on our planet, helping our ecosystems to thrive. Here we explore the wonderful world of these fascinating creatures.

Food and Farming

Farming for the future

“A wildlife-rich natural world is vital for our wellbeing and survival. We need wild places to thrive. Yet many of our systems and laws have failed the natural world. We now live in one of the most nature depleted places on the planet. Nature urgently needs our help to recover – and it can be done.” Sir David Attenborough