Commitment: Thursday
Frequency: Fortnightly
Location: Heather Corrie Ranger Station (West Blean and Thornden Woods)
This site is home to the Wilder Blean Project so your volunteering work here will directly help us to expand on this vital conservation grazing project. To find out more visit: Wilder Blean Project
Why do we need you?
We need your help to turn our large cottage garden into an accessible hub for people to enjoy and connect with nature. We want to create welcoming spaces for Nature Tots, Forest School and other conservation activities, helping more people discover the wildlife and wild places on their doorstep.
What will I be doing?
- Garden maintenance
- Weeding
- Mowing/strimming
- Planting
- Path maintenance
- Projects such as sowing wildflower meadow, creating raised beds and planting hedges
What experience is needed?
- No previous experience required
- You should be happy to work outdoors in all weathers
- Willing to work as part of a team
Benefits to volunteering and training opportunities
- Learn more about the groundbreaking Wilder Blean Project
- Training in garden maintenance techniques
- Exercise
- Sociability
- Access to free firewood
- Full training is given and you’ll only be asked to do work you are comfortable with. There is also the potential to undertake further training such as leading groups safely and First Aid.
- Benefits from becoming a volunteer with Kent Wildlife Trust include discounts to Wildlife Study days, a seasonal Wilder Volunteering Newsletter and recognition program.
Where is the role based?
Heather Corrie Ranger Station (West Blean and Thornden Wood)
Other things to consider
- This role is currently only open to those over the age of 18.
- You need the ability to get to the reserve, which is only accessible by car. (Reasonable mileage expenses can be claimed.)
Come along, meet other nature-minded people and help us make Heather Corrie Ranger Station a welcoming place for people and wildlife.
