Kent Wildlife Trust
@kentwildlife.bsky.social
Kent Wildlife Trust is working to ensure that our wildlife is protected and restored, now and in the future. We work to help organisations, people and communities connect to nature and care for our natural places: www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
Kent’s wild places need a little Christmas magic. ✨🌿
Sponsor a ¼ acre Legacy Landscape plot and give hedgehogs, dormice and other much-loved wildlife the gift of a safer future. 🦔💚
kwtg.uk/4fsa2E6
📷 Gillian Day
Sponsor a ¼ acre Legacy Landscape plot and give hedgehogs, dormice and other much-loved wildlife the gift of a safer future. 🦔💚
kwtg.uk/4fsa2E6
📷 Gillian Day
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Kent’s wild places need a little Christmas magic. ✨🌿
Sponsor a ¼ acre Legacy Landscape plot and give hedgehogs, dormice and other much-loved wildlife the gift of a safer future. 🦔💚
kwtg.uk/4fsa2E6
📷 Gillian Day
Sponsor a ¼ acre Legacy Landscape plot and give hedgehogs, dormice and other much-loved wildlife the gift of a safer future. 🦔💚
kwtg.uk/4fsa2E6
📷 Gillian Day
In the 2024 Wilder Kent Awards, Ramsgate Holy Trinity have transformed their grounds, creating a nature trail, pond, and wildlife gardens which all provide habitats for foxes, hedgehogs, dragonflies, and countless insects...
November 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In the 2024 Wilder Kent Awards, Ramsgate Holy Trinity have transformed their grounds, creating a nature trail, pond, and wildlife gardens which all provide habitats for foxes, hedgehogs, dragonflies, and countless insects...
Winter at Conningbrook Lakes brings shoveller, wigeon, tufted duck & more — and now signs of busy beavers too! Bark stripping shows they’re gathering food & materials for the colder months.
Proof they’re really ‘logging’ the hours 🦫
Proof they’re really ‘logging’ the hours 🦫
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Winter at Conningbrook Lakes brings shoveller, wigeon, tufted duck & more — and now signs of busy beavers too! Bark stripping shows they’re gathering food & materials for the colder months.
Proof they’re really ‘logging’ the hours 🦫
Proof they’re really ‘logging’ the hours 🦫
Wrap up warm and join us at either Tyland Barn or West Blean and Thornden Woods to celebrate Christmas with a festive craft, wildlife trail, and treats around the cosy campfire ✨🍂❄️
Book here: kwtg.uk/family-events
Book here: kwtg.uk/family-events
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Wrap up warm and join us at either Tyland Barn or West Blean and Thornden Woods to celebrate Christmas with a festive craft, wildlife trail, and treats around the cosy campfire ✨🍂❄️
Book here: kwtg.uk/family-events
Book here: kwtg.uk/family-events
Join us for the next Wilder Blean Community Advisory Group meeting on Sat 29 Nov 10am-1pm. Share your ideas for the future of the Blean landscape. Everyone is welcome, whether you've joined a session before or not!
👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/blean-group-autumn-meeting
📸 Andrea Shieber
👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/blean-group-autumn-meeting
📸 Andrea Shieber
November 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Join us for the next Wilder Blean Community Advisory Group meeting on Sat 29 Nov 10am-1pm. Share your ideas for the future of the Blean landscape. Everyone is welcome, whether you've joined a session before or not!
👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/blean-group-autumn-meeting
📸 Andrea Shieber
👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/blean-group-autumn-meeting
📸 Andrea Shieber
Give your child a birthday that’s all about nature, exploration and outdoor fun.
Our Wilder Birthday parties include campfire sessions, water games, minibeast safaris and nature crafts, each led by skilled tutors on our Kent reserves.
Book your wild celebration! → kwtg.uk/44Q47Xb
Our Wilder Birthday parties include campfire sessions, water games, minibeast safaris and nature crafts, each led by skilled tutors on our Kent reserves.
Book your wild celebration! → kwtg.uk/44Q47Xb
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Give your child a birthday that’s all about nature, exploration and outdoor fun.
Our Wilder Birthday parties include campfire sessions, water games, minibeast safaris and nature crafts, each led by skilled tutors on our Kent reserves.
Book your wild celebration! → kwtg.uk/44Q47Xb
Our Wilder Birthday parties include campfire sessions, water games, minibeast safaris and nature crafts, each led by skilled tutors on our Kent reserves.
Book your wild celebration! → kwtg.uk/44Q47Xb
Don't forget - our online shop is full of gifts and goodies! 🎄🎅
Fluffy toys, luxury soaps, delicious preserves, wildlife books, Christmas jumpers, binoculars, and more... shop here: kwtg.uk/xmas-shop
Fluffy toys, luxury soaps, delicious preserves, wildlife books, Christmas jumpers, binoculars, and more... shop here: kwtg.uk/xmas-shop
November 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Don't forget - our online shop is full of gifts and goodies! 🎄🎅
Fluffy toys, luxury soaps, delicious preserves, wildlife books, Christmas jumpers, binoculars, and more... shop here: kwtg.uk/xmas-shop
Fluffy toys, luxury soaps, delicious preserves, wildlife books, Christmas jumpers, binoculars, and more... shop here: kwtg.uk/xmas-shop
We want your lovely photographs of trees (please)! 😄
In October, we asked our followers to share pictures of fungi - and you really pulled out all the stops... (contd)
📷©️ Paul Hobson
In October, we asked our followers to share pictures of fungi - and you really pulled out all the stops... (contd)
📷©️ Paul Hobson
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We want your lovely photographs of trees (please)! 😄
In October, we asked our followers to share pictures of fungi - and you really pulled out all the stops... (contd)
📷©️ Paul Hobson
In October, we asked our followers to share pictures of fungi - and you really pulled out all the stops... (contd)
📷©️ Paul Hobson
This week, pupils from Chislet Primary, Herne Junior & Hoath Primary explored one big question: How does nature make you feel?
Their words: calm, happy, relaxed…“Like your own little universe.”💚
Part of our Wilder Schools Programme with thanks to funding from @HeritageFundUK
Their words: calm, happy, relaxed…“Like your own little universe.”💚
Part of our Wilder Schools Programme with thanks to funding from @HeritageFundUK
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This week, pupils from Chislet Primary, Herne Junior & Hoath Primary explored one big question: How does nature make you feel?
Their words: calm, happy, relaxed…“Like your own little universe.”💚
Part of our Wilder Schools Programme with thanks to funding from @HeritageFundUK
Their words: calm, happy, relaxed…“Like your own little universe.”💚
Part of our Wilder Schools Programme with thanks to funding from @HeritageFundUK
Did you know that we offer Forest School especially for the Home Educated community?
Here, children don’t just learn - they grow. 🌿
Book now and let them thrive - naturally! 👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/education/forest-school/home-education
Here, children don’t just learn - they grow. 🌿
Book now and let them thrive - naturally! 👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/education/forest-school/home-education
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Did you know that we offer Forest School especially for the Home Educated community?
Here, children don’t just learn - they grow. 🌿
Book now and let them thrive - naturally! 👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/education/forest-school/home-education
Here, children don’t just learn - they grow. 🌿
Book now and let them thrive - naturally! 👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/education/forest-school/home-education
We're so excited to be taking part in the @biggive.bsky.social's #ChristmasChallenge! For 1 WEEK from 2-9 Dec, donations are DOUBLED.
We're raising money for our KWT Nature Restoration Fund and we'll be putting a spotlight on our wonderful woodland habitats.
Stay tuned...
We're raising money for our KWT Nature Restoration Fund and we'll be putting a spotlight on our wonderful woodland habitats.
Stay tuned...
The #ChristmasChallenge is almost here, and from 2–9 December, your donation to over 1,500 incredible charities can be doubled.
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
November 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We're so excited to be taking part in the @biggive.bsky.social's #ChristmasChallenge! For 1 WEEK from 2-9 Dec, donations are DOUBLED.
We're raising money for our KWT Nature Restoration Fund and we'll be putting a spotlight on our wonderful woodland habitats.
Stay tuned...
We're raising money for our KWT Nature Restoration Fund and we'll be putting a spotlight on our wonderful woodland habitats.
Stay tuned...
The results from this year's Bugs Matter survey (with Buglife) show that the number of flying insects sampled on vehicle number plates across the UK has fallen by a staggering 59%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 19%.
👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/get-involved/our-projects/bugs-matter
👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/get-involved/our-projects/bugs-matter
November 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The results from this year's Bugs Matter survey (with Buglife) show that the number of flying insects sampled on vehicle number plates across the UK has fallen by a staggering 59%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 19%.
👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/get-involved/our-projects/bugs-matter
👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/get-involved/our-projects/bugs-matter
Looks like things are back up and running 🤞
Heads up - our website is currently down due to a server error with Cloudflare! ☁️
This'll affect any websites that use Cloudflare so you might be noticing errors elsewhere today too.
This'll affect any websites that use Cloudflare so you might be noticing errors elsewhere today too.
November 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Looks like things are back up and running 🤞
Final call - the deadline for the submission of Written Representations on National Grid's Sea Link proposal closes tonight at 23:59pm! 🔔
Earlier today, Kent Wildlife Trust submitted our Written Representation which you can read over on our website: kwtg.uk/rtsl
(contd...)
Earlier today, Kent Wildlife Trust submitted our Written Representation which you can read over on our website: kwtg.uk/rtsl
(contd...)
November 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Final call - the deadline for the submission of Written Representations on National Grid's Sea Link proposal closes tonight at 23:59pm! 🔔
Earlier today, Kent Wildlife Trust submitted our Written Representation which you can read over on our website: kwtg.uk/rtsl
(contd...)
Earlier today, Kent Wildlife Trust submitted our Written Representation which you can read over on our website: kwtg.uk/rtsl
(contd...)
Heads up - our website is currently down due to a server error with Cloudflare! ☁️
This'll affect any websites that use Cloudflare so you might be noticing errors elsewhere today too.
This'll affect any websites that use Cloudflare so you might be noticing errors elsewhere today too.
November 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Heads up - our website is currently down due to a server error with Cloudflare! ☁️
This'll affect any websites that use Cloudflare so you might be noticing errors elsewhere today too.
This'll affect any websites that use Cloudflare so you might be noticing errors elsewhere today too.
From the Siberian Arctic to South Swale, Kent... these Brent geese have undertaken an incredible journey to get here! ❄️
Brent geese fly around 6000 miles to spend the winter with us (from October onwards), feeding on seagrass and sometimes agricultural land near the coast.
Brent geese fly around 6000 miles to spend the winter with us (from October onwards), feeding on seagrass and sometimes agricultural land near the coast.
November 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
From the Siberian Arctic to South Swale, Kent... these Brent geese have undertaken an incredible journey to get here! ❄️
Brent geese fly around 6000 miles to spend the winter with us (from October onwards), feeding on seagrass and sometimes agricultural land near the coast.
Brent geese fly around 6000 miles to spend the winter with us (from October onwards), feeding on seagrass and sometimes agricultural land near the coast.
This week, our Planning Officer, Emma Waller, spoke at both the Issue-specific and Open Floor hearings for National Grid's Sea Link project.
CPRE Kent and Save Minster Marshes also made impassioned & heartening statements. 👏
Find out more of the latest here: kwtg.uk/rtsl
CPRE Kent and Save Minster Marshes also made impassioned & heartening statements. 👏
Find out more of the latest here: kwtg.uk/rtsl
November 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This week, our Planning Officer, Emma Waller, spoke at both the Issue-specific and Open Floor hearings for National Grid's Sea Link project.
CPRE Kent and Save Minster Marshes also made impassioned & heartening statements. 👏
Find out more of the latest here: kwtg.uk/rtsl
CPRE Kent and Save Minster Marshes also made impassioned & heartening statements. 👏
Find out more of the latest here: kwtg.uk/rtsl
Nature has always had its own way of balancing carbon... ⚖️ and us humans have a way of throwing it out of whack!
We dive into everything you need to know about carbon sequestration in this blog: kwtg.uk/carbon-blog
📷©️ Greg Hitchcock
We dive into everything you need to know about carbon sequestration in this blog: kwtg.uk/carbon-blog
📷©️ Greg Hitchcock
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Nature has always had its own way of balancing carbon... ⚖️ and us humans have a way of throwing it out of whack!
We dive into everything you need to know about carbon sequestration in this blog: kwtg.uk/carbon-blog
📷©️ Greg Hitchcock
We dive into everything you need to know about carbon sequestration in this blog: kwtg.uk/carbon-blog
📷©️ Greg Hitchcock
Another term of Nature Tots is underway in Maidstone - Tuesday and Friday morning slots still available! 🙌
Book now: www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on/nat...
Book now: www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on/nat...
Nature Tots
Nature Tots is Forest School tailored specifically for little ones, and can inspire a love of nature that lasts a lifetime. It’s run by Forest School leaders and is a wonderful opportunity for childre...
www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Another term of Nature Tots is underway in Maidstone - Tuesday and Friday morning slots still available! 🙌
Book now: www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on/nat...
Book now: www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on/nat...
The proposed Sea Link is in the examination stage of the DCO process.
This week, our Planning Officer Emma Waller is speaking at both the Issue-specific and Open Floor hearings to make our concerns heard and to urge National Grid to Rethink.
kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/campaigns/rethink-sea-link
This week, our Planning Officer Emma Waller is speaking at both the Issue-specific and Open Floor hearings to make our concerns heard and to urge National Grid to Rethink.
kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/campaigns/rethink-sea-link
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The proposed Sea Link is in the examination stage of the DCO process.
This week, our Planning Officer Emma Waller is speaking at both the Issue-specific and Open Floor hearings to make our concerns heard and to urge National Grid to Rethink.
kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/campaigns/rethink-sea-link
This week, our Planning Officer Emma Waller is speaking at both the Issue-specific and Open Floor hearings to make our concerns heard and to urge National Grid to Rethink.
kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/campaigns/rethink-sea-link
As is our seasonal right, we've been absolutely obsessing over fungi this autumn... and so have our followers! 😁🍄
Here are some of their wonderful photos.
Credits & thanks to: Oliver Settle
(1 of 6)
Here are some of their wonderful photos.
Credits & thanks to: Oliver Settle
(1 of 6)
November 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
As is our seasonal right, we've been absolutely obsessing over fungi this autumn... and so have our followers! 😁🍄
Here are some of their wonderful photos.
Credits & thanks to: Oliver Settle
(1 of 6)
Here are some of their wonderful photos.
Credits & thanks to: Oliver Settle
(1 of 6)
In the 2024 Wilder Kent Awards, Hextable Parish Council received a commendation for their work for wildlife...⭐
They restored & transformed the historic Hextable House Gardens into a haven for wildlife and people... (1/3)
They restored & transformed the historic Hextable House Gardens into a haven for wildlife and people... (1/3)
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
In the 2024 Wilder Kent Awards, Hextable Parish Council received a commendation for their work for wildlife...⭐
They restored & transformed the historic Hextable House Gardens into a haven for wildlife and people... (1/3)
They restored & transformed the historic Hextable House Gardens into a haven for wildlife and people... (1/3)
This once-overshadowed pond at Hothfield Heathlands - kwtg.uk/hothfield - had been struggling with lack of light & build-up of leaf litter.
Ashford Area Warden, Will, and the volunteers have broken through the canopy to let light back in. Now to reconnect it to the rest of the heath and bog! 💪
Ashford Area Warden, Will, and the volunteers have broken through the canopy to let light back in. Now to reconnect it to the rest of the heath and bog! 💪
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This once-overshadowed pond at Hothfield Heathlands - kwtg.uk/hothfield - had been struggling with lack of light & build-up of leaf litter.
Ashford Area Warden, Will, and the volunteers have broken through the canopy to let light back in. Now to reconnect it to the rest of the heath and bog! 💪
Ashford Area Warden, Will, and the volunteers have broken through the canopy to let light back in. Now to reconnect it to the rest of the heath and bog! 💪
Area Warden, Max, took this fabulous picture at Heather Corrie Vale.
Did you know... highland cattle can be many different colours but, due to Queen Victoria's preference of red cattle, this is now the most common colour!
More about Wilder Grazing here: kwtg.uk/grazing
Did you know... highland cattle can be many different colours but, due to Queen Victoria's preference of red cattle, this is now the most common colour!
More about Wilder Grazing here: kwtg.uk/grazing
November 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Area Warden, Max, took this fabulous picture at Heather Corrie Vale.
Did you know... highland cattle can be many different colours but, due to Queen Victoria's preference of red cattle, this is now the most common colour!
More about Wilder Grazing here: kwtg.uk/grazing
Did you know... highland cattle can be many different colours but, due to Queen Victoria's preference of red cattle, this is now the most common colour!
More about Wilder Grazing here: kwtg.uk/grazing
Learning outside is fun because...
Check out these adorable answers from students from Chislet Primary, Herne Junior and Hoath Primary school!
Check out these adorable answers from students from Chislet Primary, Herne Junior and Hoath Primary school!
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Learning outside is fun because...
Check out these adorable answers from students from Chislet Primary, Herne Junior and Hoath Primary school!
Check out these adorable answers from students from Chislet Primary, Herne Junior and Hoath Primary school!