I’m Bella Sabin-Dawson, Education and Wellbeing Apprentice at Kent Wildlife Trust. For those of you that are interested in apprenticeships, I’m here to tell you all about my role here at KWT and what I get up to on a day-to-day basis.
Last year I was lucky enough to take part in the Neurodiversity Awareness in the Workplace training session by GOV-PD and hosted by the fantastic Matt Gupwell. The course offered a valuable opportunity to explore ways in which our Trust can support the well-being of our neurodivergent staff, focusing on enhancing their working lives.
Despite the cold and mud, there’s still plenty to do out in nature this February half-term. After all, there’s no such thing as bad weather – only the wrong clothes! So, get your cosiest coats and wellies on and join us for some of our half-term family events and activities.
This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (5th – 11th February 2024) is all about empowering children to say and believe that their voice matters. When children feel listened to, and like they can make a difference in the world, it can have a hugely positive impact on their wellbeing. We all want to feel heard, after all!
We humans have a habit of thinking in terms of opposition: there’s rain or shine, hot or cold, and land or sea – to name but a few. Salt marshes, however, are something in between.
Mammal expert Stuart Edmunds introduces the four species of mice you can see in the UK.
This is a guest blog in which Nik Mitchell of Save Minster Marshes offers his perspective about the Sea Link Project and reflects on the wildlife in the area and how it could be impacted.
Learn to how identify native broad-leaved trees and shrubs by their twigs, and buds and bark.
A simple guide to fungi groups and classifications and the features to look out for
Spend a morning with one of the Bison Rangers, discovering all the latest updates and joining them to try tracking the Wilder Blean herd.
Spend a morning with one of the Bison Rangers, discovering all the latest updates and joining them to try tracking the Wilder Blean herd.
Learn more about fungi and how to identify these fascinating organisms.
