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A wilder February half-term at Kent Wildlife Trust

Despite the cold and mud, there’s still plenty to do out in nature this February half-term. After all, there’s no such thing as bad weather – only the wrong clothes! So, get your cosiest coats and wellies on and join us for some of our half-term family events and activities.

Families and Schools Children holding binoculars to their eyes as they watch wildlife from a bird hide in a woodland

Wildlife & wellbeing: 7 Children’s Mental Health Week activities

This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (5th – 11th February 2024) is all about empowering children to say and believe that their voice matters. When children feel listened to, and like they can make a difference in the world, it can have a hugely positive impact on their wellbeing. We all want to feel heard, after all!

Families and Schools Robin
Robin ©Neil Aldridge

Birdwatching in winter in the UK – our tips

Whether you’ve been recently introduced to the idea of birdwatching through something like the Big Garden Birdwatch, or you already know your robin from your nuthatch, it’s a great hobby to pick up in the winter months.