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Kent Wildlife Trust is working to ensure that our wildlife is protected and restored, now and in the future. We work to help organisations, people and communities connect to nature and care for our natural places: www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
Early March marks the return of the Chiffchaff as they migrate back from Africa.
For many, hearing the distinctive "chiff chaff chiff chaff" song is an early sign of spring.
For more information click here 👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-explorer/birds/tits-crests-and-warblers/chiffchaff
Join us for our Introduction to Geology Study Day on 10 April 🪨
🕥 10:30am–4:30pm
📍 Tyland Barn
Handle real specimens and discover how Earth’s past shapes today’s landscapes.
Book now 👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/introduction-geology-10-04-2026
Reminder 📣 Sevenoaks Visitor Centre will be closed this Thu 12 March for essential works. The car park will be open, but some footpaths may close during the day. If visiting, plan for before 9am or after 3pm. We’ll reopen as normal on Fri 13 March. Thanks for your understanding 💚
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Together, their efforts restored or improved almost 70 hectares of habitat for wildlife - the equivalent of 98 football pitches! 🤯
Read more about our winners here: kwtg.uk/wka-winners-2025-26
...with more than 25,000 individuals taking part and the benefits felt by more than 400,000 people across the county!
The awards saw 90 organisations shortlisted across four categories: businesses, community groups, schools, and villages, towns and cities.
We celebrated the Wilder Kent Awards 2025-2026 at Chapel House Estate on Saturday - and it was a record-breaking year! 🤩
📈 The highest ever number of schools, businesses, community groups, and charities have been honoured at Kent Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Kent Awards for their work for nature...
Our Highland cows at Hothfield Heathlands have been getting lots of love this weekend 🐄💚
Please remember they’re not pets. Keep at least 10m away, never touch or feed them, and keep dogs on a tight lead.
Giving them space keeps everyone safe and lets them do their vital conservation work 🌿
Spot the sun worshipper…! 👀Common lizards at Brenchley Wood, filmed by our Area Warden Max.
Look out for these reptiles basking in the warm sun as you wander around heathlands, moorlands and grasslands. You might even be lucky enough to spot one in your garden, too! ☀️ 🦎
🐝 Bzzzz.... this is your reminder to take a moment for yourself today and perhaps explore the natural wonders around us, like this glorious bumblebee feasting on this beautiful hawthorn blossom at Peter's Pit.
The smallest gift can make a lasting difference for Kent's wildlife.
Gifts in wills have already helped us safeguard ancient woodlands like Covert Wood for generations to come. 💚
This spring, write your will for free with Octopus Legacy - https://kwtg.uk/legacyspring26sm
Hi Phil - the car park has reopened along with the Visitor Centre today! 😊 Have a fantastic visit!
We can’t wait to see you there!
👉 Learn about the refurbishment & book events here (few tickets remaining on events from the 6th🔥): kwtg.uk/sevenoaks-refurb
We’d love to hear all about your visit – do let us know and be sure to send us your pictures.
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Visitor Centre Manager, James Davis: “Nature is in crisis, and the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Providing a space where everyone of any age[...] can learn about wildlife will inspire them as they grow into the future decision-makers who will shape our country.” 💚
The upgrades provide an ideal base for educational activities, study days, holiday clubs, and family visits as well as an ongoing haven for wildlife with opportunities to see the impact of wilding on the former gravel pit. 🌱
Today’s the day – the Harrison Visitor Centre in Sevenoaks is open in all its refurbished glory! 🙌
It’s been months of work to get us here and we hope you’re as chuffed with the transformation as we are. ✨
Sneak peek at our beautiful new Grebe bird hide at Sevenoaks Reserve.....✨
Our refurbished Visitor Centre at the reserve opens tomorrow - we can't wait to welcome you!
What a view.. 🌅 Taken at our Oare Marshes reserve, this mild February morning brought shoveler, shelduck, heron, pintail, gadwall, teal and little grebe on the east flood.
Why not see it for yourself? 🦆 Head to our website to plan your visit - www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
We're delighted to host Adam Weymouth as he delivers a reading from his book followed by a talk & Q&A about both his and Slavc's journey. There will also be the opportunity to purchase copies of the book and have them signed by the author. ✍️
Book your place today: kwtg.uk/lone-wolf-event
Join award-winning and Kent-based author, Adam Weymouth as he showcases his book 'Lone Wolf' in the Sevenoaks Harrison Visitor Centre on the 7th March!
Come and chat to us, whether you have any questions or are looking for advice on anything environmental!
📍 Find us at stand no. 100.
Book your free ticket here: www.kcas.org.uk/farm-expo/
#FarmExpo2026 #FarmExpo #KCAS #FarmingInKent
We will be at the Environmental Hub at Kent FarmExpo 2026 in Maidstone on the 4th March!
Our Upper Beult Farmer Cluster Facilitator will be there to showcase our work with farm clusters, alongside our Local Wildlife Sites Officer, who would love to chat to farmers and land managers of LWSs.
😂 We can neither confirm nor deny the existence of the Floating Goat Head of Doom. 🤷
I'm ready for my close up... 📷
These dashing goats do vital conservation work at our Sevenoaks reserve, browsing woody scrub while leaving wildflowers undisturbed. Their secret weapon? 'Hefting', a loyalty to home turf that keeps them grazing where we need them.
#conservationgrazing
A brief visit to @kentwildlife.bsky.social Conningbrook Lakes, Ashford just the heavy showers moved in. Canada Geese, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Pochard, Herring Gull & GC Grebe on the lake. On the edges were Coot & Moorhen. By the entrance & Silver Birches were Blackbird, Redwing, Magpie & a Goldcrest
Events at Sevenoaks are starting straight away on the 2nd March with one event for families with toddlers, and one for home educating families. 👪 Plus plenty more across the week, including an exciting meet-the-author event!
Book here: kwtg.uk/welcome-sevenoaks
We know that lots of you have been waiting for this and we're so grateful for your patience and support as we’ve worked to get the Centre ready. Thank you.💚
So come on over to see the new cafe, hide, information points, parking, and more!
The newly refurbished Sevenoaks Visitor Centre opens next Monday (2nd Mar) and we're kicking off with a week of events – will we see you there?
Happy Sunday! Here's a gorgeous picture from last weekend. 🌤️
Wilder Grazing Ranger, Maddie, took this photo of the winter sun shining on the ponies browsing the heath at Hothfield Heathlands.
Why not head over for a visit soon? 👉 kwtg.uk/hothfield
This Mother's Day, swap flowers for forest air 💚
Treat her to a woodland wellness experience she'll never forget - Forest Bathing in the Blean or a Mindful Walk and Leaf Art in Sevenoaks, both 14 March.
Book now! kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/wellness-events
Our Dexters love a chestnut! Snuffling for them is one of their favourite pastimes, as well as doing vital conservation grazing work alongside the team, of course. 😊
📷 Snuffling captured at Hunstead Wood
