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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!

Campaigns and Projects Bison calf 2 ©Donovan Wright

Meet the Author: Alice Hemming

This World Book Day, we are excited to announce that we are working on our own book with children's book author Alice Hemming, inspired by the groundbreaking Wilder Blean project. Read more to find out more about Alice and what to expect from the upcoming wilding tale.