Election concerns: How a vote for nature is a vote for health
It seems we too often forget that nature isn’t a ‘nice to have’, but an absolute necessity if us humans want to survive as a species.
Volunteer spotlight: Lisa Hoey
So much has happened since joining Kent Wildlife Trust as a Volunteer Trainee Warden on 3 July 2023. My life has done a complete 360 (for the better, I should add!). 8 months ago, I was working as a Graphic Designer leading a very lone existence in my small study at home or making the very sad commute to a grey, industrial, business park on the Medway estate. But now?... my life is surrounded by the calming colours of nature and days are spent either shadowing 2 Estate Wardens, helping out on task days, on training courses, completing wildlife surveys or attending study days.
The importance of storytelling for conservation: Embracing nature’s narratives
In this blog, we explore why taking inspiration from the natural world to tell stories holds immense importance in our mission for wilder spaces and species recovery.
Top tips to boost your Wilder Kent Awards submission
The closing date for Wilder Kent Awards submissions is Wednesday 31st May 2024, meaning you only have a few weeks left to finish off your existing projects and begin to gather your evidence for submission.
8 ways your business can get wild for nature this year
Does your business take its corporate environmental responsibility seriously? Perhaps you want to have a little fun while doing your part for nature! If you’re looking for ways to get outdoors, support wildlife conservation efforts, and make a difference in your local area, you’re in the right place. Here are 8 things you can do this year to ‘get wild’ and be more sustainable in the process.
How to take part in the University of Kent's upcoming BioBlitz
James Barton, Ph.D student at University of Kent, dives into the upcoming BioBlitz at the uni in this blog.
Our work transforming Polhill Bank into species-rich chalk downland
Our work at Polhill Bank has been ongoing for several years now. Over time, we have purchased more neighbouring patches of land there, adding up to around 16 hectares now under our nature-positive management. In many ways, our wilding journey in the area goes back more than a decade; in others, it’s only just begun.
High-yield nature-friendly farming at Nonington, Canterbury
In the 9th episode of Talk on the Wild Side, Rob Smith talks to Emma Loder-Symonds about Nonington Farm (near Canterbury) and their regenerative approach to farming. They have managed to cut costs AND fertilisers and pesticides, while keeping yields high. Rob also talks to Liz Milne, the Natural Environment and Coast Manager for Kent County Council about the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Kent.