Events

south blean being grazed by sheep

Blean Community Advisory Group Spring Meeting

3 May 2025, 10am - 1pm
Canterbury Christchurch University North Holmes Road Canterbury CT1 1QU

The Wilder Blean Community Advisory Group is a space for anyone from the local community to come and share their opinions and ideas for the future of the Blean landscape. Whether you've joined a session before, or if this would be your first session you're very welcome to attend!

Free
Andrena nitida (mining bee)_Rosie Bleet

Introduction to Solitary Bees

3 May 2025, 10am - 4pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

There are around 250 species of solitary bee. Find out how to identify them and where to find them, and learn about their ecology.

Standard fee: £37.50 per person per day. Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.

Walk with a Warden: Spring at Hothfield

4 May 2025, 10am - 2pm
Cades Road, Maidstone Road (A20), Hothfield Ashford Kent TN26 1HD

Join a guided Walk with a Warden at Hothfield Heathlands this spring.

£16
Ham fen habitat
Ray Lewis

A morning at Ham Fen

4 May 2025, 10am - 1pm
Ham Fen Nature Reserve, Worth, CT14 0DZ

Learn about wilding and how keystone species have been restoring Kent's last remaining Fen.

Standard fee: £35 per person

Responsible Beginners' Beekeeping

4 May 2025, 10:30am - 4pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

An introductory course for anyone interested in learning more about bees and the craft of beekeeping.

Normal fee: £37.50 per person per day. Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
Anne Waite

Woodland plant identification day

6 May 2025, 10am - 4pm
Near West Farleigh Maidstone ME15 0NH

Refresh or improve your identification skills of woodland plants

Standard fee: £37.50 per person per day.
Green winged orchids, Marden Meadows

Walk with a Warden: Spring at Marden Meadows

8 May 2025, 10am - 1pm
Between Marden and Staplehurst on Marden Road Cranbrook TN12 0JQ

Join a guided Walk with a Warden at Marden Meadows as the orchids begin to flower.

£16