Top 10 books about nature & wildlife for kids
Check out our list of ten brilliant nature-themed books for children, all sorted by recommended reading age for ease of browsing!
Get outside with Kent Wildlife Trust this Bank Holiday Weekend
As the bank holiday weekend approaches (23rd-25th August 2024), there's no better time to connect with nature and explore the great outdoors. Kent Wildlife Trust offers a variety of activities that make it easy to immerse yourself in the county's stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a family looking for a fun day out, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, we have the perfect opportunity for you...
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.
Combine a family-friendly countryside walk with a slice of history around scenic Trottiscliffe
Zoe Rawlins shares an account of her family's most recent rambles around the Kent countryside, where they enjoyed beautiful woodland walks and spectacular views across the North Downs, with a bit of history thrown in.
The bleak beauty of Dungeness
With its wide-open expanse of shingle beach, Dungeness is a unique wildlife habitat and makes for a family day out with a difference, writes Zoe Rawlins
Wild Walks: Toy’s Hill to Ide Hill via the Greensand Way
Taming rowdy kids (especially when school’s out) is tough work, so pull on the wellie boots and explore the picturesque Kent countryside on a family ramble. It’s fun, free, improves fitness - and is even more enjoyable when there’s the promise of good food at a family-friendly pub en route, says Zoe Rawlins
Ed Lines: Fossil Hunting with the family
Our family blogger Ed Charles has the inside scoop on a great spot to go fossil-hunting with the family this summer.