Wilder Kent Blog

Learn more about the wildlife and wild places in Kent and beyond.

Families and Schools Pennies Mud Pies

Nature Heroes - Schools

Schools across Kent are doing their bit to take action for nature and inspiring others to do the same. Meet Northfleet Technology College, Wellesley Haddon Dene school and more!

Talk on the Wild Side
Tom Gibbs and Donovan Wright - Bison Rangers

Bison Ranger Experiences at Wilder Blean

Rob Smith heads to West Blean and Thorndon Woods for a Bison Ranger Experience. Bison Ranger Tom Gibbs takes guests through the woodland in search of bison tracks and explains how the grazing animals here contribute to natural woodland regeneration.

Nature Reserves

Bridging the Gap

Helen Pitman, Wilder Blean Landscape Development Manager shares a trip to the Netherlands in September to learn how the Dutch have tackled the challenge of providing space for nature in a crowded landscape.

Species

Eight trees to spot this winter

It’s hard not to admire a tree in summer when it dazzles us with its foliage and flowers but trees in winter can be majestic too. In this blog, we celebrate National Tree Week with eight amazing trees to look out for on your next winter walk.