Since June, citizen scientists across the UK have been taking part in Bugs Matter, the annual insect survey led by Kent Wildlife Trust and Buglife. With ten days left to go until data analysts can begin dissecting this year’s data to understand insect population trends, South East and East England are leading in the number of surveys completed, while North East England and London trail behind.
A month after the UK’s first wild bison were released into West Blean and Thornden Woods, Bison Rangers Tom Gibbs and Donovan Wright give an insight into how the herd has settled. From games of chase amongst the youngsters to the matriarch’s unusual taste for bracken, living life on the wild side is what these three ecosystem engineers were born to do.
Hundreds of people joined Kent Wildlife Trust and their partner organisations at Sandwich and Pegwell Bay to celebrate 70 years since the declaration of the first National Nature Reserve.
It’s officially a really wild summer, and we want all of Kent to get outdoors, soak up some sun and enjoy some of Kent’s incredible wildlife and wild places at our amazing summer events. From family outdoor yoga to super safaris (with a chance of seeing our newest Blean bison residents), there’s something for the whole family to enjoy in Kent this summer holiday.
As the Southeast prepares for temperatures to soar to 36 degrees by the end of the week experts from the Wildlife Trust have explained how restoration of wetlands is crucial to preventing wildfires and helping nature thrive as we adapt to live through the climate crisis.
A special zone where dog owners can let their pets run free will be launched at a special event celebrating Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and 70 years of National Nature Reserves.
A Town Council who transformed a piece of land into an oasis for bees and butterflies was among those recognised for their efforts as part of the 2022 Wilder Kent Awards.
Following one of the hottest days of the year, it’s not just people that are struggling, our wildlife and environment is also under threat from hotter summers, but nature also has some of the answers to climate change.
