Wilder Kent Blog

In May 1997, Bill Hickmott began his inspiring journey as a volunteer for Kent Wildlife Trust, dedicating his time at Tyland Barn in Maidstone, Sevenoaks and the picturesque Romney Marsh.

Margery Thomas describes a rainy November at Hothfield Heathland as pigs have been introduced and work is being done to make the bog areas more resilient to drier months.

Margery Thomas, volunteer at Hothfield Heathlands is back to talk about the importance of using pigs in conservation.

Margery Thomas, volunteer at Hothfield Heathlands describes an excursion to Ham Fen and Coombe Down taken by her and the volunteers to see conservation efforts at work there.

Vanessa Lynn, volunteer for the Sevenoaks Greensand Commons project describes her time on the project and what she has learned. A great article to end this project with and to mark the beginning of a new era.

Margery Thomas, volunteer at Hothfield Heathlands, shares some of the highlights on offer at the reserve in August. Learn more about the species found here such as the beautiful yellowhammer.

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.

30 Days Wild is the perfect opportunity to discover the health benefits of spending time in nature. Rob Gordon shares some of his top tips for relaxing in nature this June.