Wilder Kent Blog

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

Nature Reserves

April on Hothfield Heathlands

Kent Wildlife Trust volunteer Margery Thomas talks about a very special visit to Hothfield Heathlands from Clare Balding who came along to meet the reserve's important Konik ponies.

Wilder Kent Strategy

Our Volunteers are Amazing

During Volunteers’ Week 2017 we want to take the opportunity to showcase the amazing things that our volunteers do to make Kent a better place for wildlife and for people.

Nature Reserves

February on Hothfield Heathland

Do you still feel like hibernating through to the end of winter? You would be in good company with many animals and invertebrates on Hothfield Heathland. However, a walk out there at this time of year is exhilarating and you won’t be alone.