Wilder Kent Blog

This blog explores some of the ways you and your family can enjoy Christmas whilst also being mindful of nature and the environment; from family events to Christmas crafts.

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.

Rob Smith heads to Brightlingsea to meet Matt Uttley of the Blue Marine Foundation to talk about his work restoring native oysters in Essex with the Essex Native Oyster Restoration Initiative (ENORI).

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.

Ever wondered what regenerative farming is and how it compares to other farming approaches? Vicki Hird, The Wildlife Trusts’ new strategic lead on agriculture, looks at this farming buzzword and what it means.

Looking for ways to reduce your carbon emissions and have a sustainable Christmas. Here's 9 tips from Kent Wildlife Trust.

Nina Jones, Protected Area Warden at Kent Wildlife Trust reacts to the governments long awaited report on Protecting Marine Mammals in the UK and Abroad.

Rob Smith interviews Director of Conservation & Engagement at Kent Wildlife Trust on the Talk on the Wild Side podcast, about river pollution on the Stour and government plans for Nutrient Neutrality regulation. He also shows Rob how beaver dams have been an affective water purifier at Ham Fen Nature Reserve.