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Campaigns and Projects A group of Sevenoaks Greensand Commons volunteers outside with tree poppers.
Volunteers placing reptile survey refugia in heathland habitat at Sevenoaks Greensand Commons © Matt Orwin

An end of an era - Sevenoaks Greensand Commons Project

Matt Orwin, Sevenoaks Greensand Commons Project Officer writes a tribute to the volunteers who have worked so hard to bring back the rare heathland habitat at Sevenoaks Greensand Commons & says goodbye to this chapter of the project.

Families and Schools Bluebells - Greensand Commons

Wild Walks: Toy’s Hill to Ide Hill via the Greensand Way

Taming rowdy kids (especially when school’s out) is tough work, so pull on the wellie boots and explore the picturesque Kent countryside on a family ramble. It’s fun, free, improves fitness - and is even more enjoyable when there’s the promise of good food at a family-friendly pub en route, says Zoe Rawlins