Kent Wildlife Trust is deeply concerned following a fire on the evening of 19 April that has destroyed a significant area of priority saltmarsh habitat at Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve, one of Kent’s most important and internationally designated wildlife sites.
Kent Wildlife Trust is asking supporters to help support and expand its Wilder Grazing programme through the Big Give Earth Raise challenge - with every donation DOUBLED for one week only. The match funding goes live from midday today (22 April).
Bison and Conservation grazing ranger
Combined Furnace Farm and Hoathly Farm site in the High Weald owned by Kent Wildlife Trust will be known as Ironhurst Valley Nature Reserve - a near-continuous wildlife corridor stretching across the Kent–Sussex border.
Across a 12‑week programme, you’ll learn how to Nordic Walk safely and confidently at Hothfield Heathlands.
Thursdays: 30 April, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May & 4 June
Programme Dates: Every Tuesday for 6 weeks 22 September to 27 October, 10-12pm
The glossy green spears that pierced dense leaf litter in late winter are now transformed into sheets of violet-purple-blue in the woodland edges of the reserve. The magical bluebell weeks began fairly early, a soft scent and a flood of colour that changes with the light and is tricky to catch accurately in photos since the flowers are not one solid colour.
Wilder Schools helps children feel more empowered to take action for nature at school, at home and in their future lives.
Our rare chalk streams are under threat - particularly from agricultural runoff, climate change, and built development. You can help protect them!
Our rare chalk streams are under threat - particularly from agricultural runoff, climate change, and built development. You can help protect them!
Have you heard an extra harmony in the dawn chorus recently? You might be hearing the passerines (songbirds) that have been migrating north to breed after spending the winter feeding in warmer climates.
