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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 58m

Join us at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve this October half term for a morning of autumnal crafts, seasonal wildlife and a cosy campfire. 📍 Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve 🎃 27 October, 10.30am - 12pm / 1pm - 2.30pm 🎟️ Find out more and book at kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 19h

𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵? 🔍 With the help of the local community via a questionnaire, we have developed an Alternative Vision for the site, which we hope will provide a reasonable alternative solution that Sevenoaks District Council and the developer could support.

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 19h

𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗳𝗮𝘅 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟮.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺–𝟳𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁 & 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. You can join to have your say!

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 19h

🗣️ The public consultation on the Plan itself closed on September 17th, but there's another chance to speak up for nature... 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗳𝗮𝘅, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲, 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀.

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 19h

An update on Preserve Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve! 🚨 Many of you know by now that proposals in Sevenoaks District’s Draft Local Plan could fundamentally change the landscape surrounding one of our flagship nature reserves, threatening this haven for wildlife and people.

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

As always, we're excited to see what inspiring actions will be submitted as a part of this year's Awards. Are you a community group taking action for nature? 🙌 Sign up to take part in the Wilder Kent Awards 2026-27: kwtg.uk/wka 📷 Photo credits to: Anita J Mckenzie

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Wilder Kent Awards

The Wilder Kent Awards is a scheme set up to recognise and reward the work schools, businesses and community groups are doing in helping us create a #WilderKent.

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

A:dress worked with our Blue Influencer project and received a Commendation at the Awards ceremony earlier this year, in recognition of their efforts to recycle and showcase how sustainable fashion is always in style!

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Alongside creating garments from recycled materials, these changemakers also developed their filmmaking skills, confidence, and an impressive ability to explain why your favourite old jumper deserves a second chance. 💚

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Today, we're spotlighting one of our fantastic Wilder Kent Awards 2025-26 winners — a:dress! The young people behind a:dress have built an inspiring youth-led movement, promoting sustainable fashion and environmental action...

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Great! Seeing beefsteak fungus never gets old. And there's definitely a chill in the air now!

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Stuart Goodwin @spg73.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A quiet visit to @kentwildlife.bsky.social Hothfield Common Triangle this afternoon. Under grey skies & a strong wind blowing, only a Blue Tit, a couple of Long-tailed Tits and a Chiffchaff heard. A few distant insects seen. The recent winds have brought down large numbers of Sweet Chestnut burrs.

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Danny Chatfield @wildlifemandan.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Fungi finds from today’s visit to Sevenoaks Nature Reserve Part 1. @britmycolsoc.org.uk @kentwildlife.bsky.social #fungifriday #kentnature

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Danny Chatfield @wildlifemandan.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Fungi finds from today’s visit to Sevenoaks Nature Reserve Part 2. @britmycolsoc.org.uk @kentwildlife.bsky.social #fungifriday #kentnature

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Have you joined the MyWilderKent app yet? It's a digital community designed to make taking action for nature simple, rewarding, and accessible to everyone. Join for free: mywilderkent.app 📷 Photos by MyWilderKent users themadvet, HanC123, TheSecretGarden, WillG, Peter & ChillyDeano

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

In July, we hosted our AGM, where members, volunteers, partners and staff came together to reflect on what we've achieved for nature over the past year. 🦬🐦‍⬛🦭🦗 All of this was captured visually by the team at Think Visually to become one shared picture!

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Give bats a helping hand this October half term! 🦇🏠 Make and decorate your very own wooden bat box to take home. 📍 Sevenoaks Visitor Centre 🍂 Sunday 25 October, 2pm - 3.30pm 🎟️ Book your place: kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/family-event-make-bat-box-sevenoaks-wildlife-reserve

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Interested to learn more about some of the weird, wonderful and familiar fungi you might spot this autumn? Check out our free beginner's guide to fungi email course, open now... 👀 Sign up here: kwtg.uk/fungi-course

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It's fungi season! 🍄 The sheer diversity of fungi is really something to behold - from classic fairytale toadstools to gloopy brackets and coral-like structures. And they're certainly putting on a show on our reserves at the moment!

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Book now for our November/December term of Nature Tots! 🌳 Sevenoaks - Monday mornings, Thursday mornings, and Thursday afternoons (from 2 Nov) 🌳 Maidstone - Tuesday mornings and Friday mornings (from 6 Nov) Book here: www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-… 📷©️ Tim Horton

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This critter is a 'pseudoscorpion', found at the Blean on a BioBlitz! Pseudoscorpions are much smaller than scorpions, only measuring up to around 8mm in length. They share the classic pincers, but no stinging tail 🦂 It really does take all creatures great and small to make a healthy ecosystem. 🐞🦬

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

As the sun sets over Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve this October half term, join us family activity bat detecting evening. 🦇🌙 🦇 Saturday 24 October and Thursday 29 October 📍 Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve Book now at kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/half-term-family-activities

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

💡 Did you know? Ivy bees are a relatively new arrival to the UK, first recorded here in 2001. They feed exclusively on the nectar of ivy flowers and can be seen in autumn when this plant is in bloom. Although they are solitary bees, there may be thousands of nests in the same area. 🐝

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Ivy bees have been hard at work at Nemo Down! In this video taken by East Kent Downland Warden, Karen, you can see (and hear) them all digging tunnels to lay their eggs. 🔊

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

How much ancient woodland has to disappear before it's considered too much? Learn more and find links to respond here: kwtg.uk/save-oaken-wood ❗ The consultation closes at 11:59pm on October 5th.

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

There is just 1 week left to respond to the public consultation for the Draft Kent Mineral Sites Plan 2026. 🚨 If you haven't already responded, now's your chance to have a say about the future of Oaken Wood, where 41 hectares of ancient woodland are at risk of being destroyed for quarrying.

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's been a pretty fab couple of weeks for wilding news! 😊 Glad you're as pleased as us. 🦬🦫

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

These are wonderful photos! 😊🙌

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Last Friday, the Sharks of Kent team headed to Dover Admiralty Pier for a theory & practical session with 3 highly experienced anglers from the Dover Sea Angling Association. We're excited to welcome DSAA to the project and are grateful for their support! 🦈 About the project: kwtg.uk/sharksofkent

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Amongst it all are some reminders for us, too: to practice gratitude for the year behind you, to enjoy the fruits of your labour, and to take your time to soften into the new season. ✨

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Across the county and our reserves, signs of autumn can be found everywhere. Berries, fungi, dry flower heads, and slowly browning leaves adorn the hedgerows and countryside...

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Wednesday marks the official start of autumn, with the equinox falling at 01:06 in the morning. 🍂 For a short while, day and night will be of near equal length until the evenings start to draw in as we move towards winter...

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Introducing the Win for Wildlife Lottery!🎫 For just £1 per week, you'll be helping wildlife thrive across Kent while being entered into draws with the chance to win an incredible £10,000 jackpot prize. Play today: lottery.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk T&Cs apply

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Looking for something a little different for your child this October half term? Let them swap screens for the great outdoors at our Wilder Holiday Club! Tyland Barn 👉 Mon 26 & Tues 27 Oct Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve 👉 Weds 28 & Thurs 29 Oct Book now kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on/holiday-club

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This autumn, our adult study days and courses offer the chance to get curious and discover more about the wildlife and wild places of Kent - guided by people who know them inside out. Come and discover something new this autumn. Book online at kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on/wildlife-study-days

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Autumn vibes on our reserves 🍂 These photos were all taken in a single morning by Jess (Grazing Ranger) at various reserves - Nashenden Down, Heather Corrie Vale, Holborough Marshes, Peter's Pit. Gorgeous, right?! 😊 Check out our reserves: www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature…

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Stay in touch by signing up to the Ironhurst Valley newsletter: kwtg.uk/ironhurst-newsletter

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🌼 The fields that were sown with wildflower mix in the autumn of 2025 put on a good show earlier in the summer. These photos, taken almost a year apart to the day show the difference the wildflowers make. We're so excited to see what the future of this wilding journey holds. Happy 1 year! 🎉

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🌱 Our baseline survey shows us that the soil is biologically rich and already functioning but still early in its journey from arable land to restored habitat. 🤝 Work with the community continues, with a Community Cluster formed to enable knowledge sharing, best practice, and collective action.

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The £500,000 raised by the public unlocked vital match funding from major donors, enabling us to launch one of Kent's most ambitious wilding projects - Ironhurst Valley Nature Reserve. In the last year, we've been busy setting a baseline and starting vital conservation and community work...

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It's been a year since we purchased Hoathly Farm - so we're celebrating its anniversary! 🥳 It's thanks to generous donors and supporters like you that we we were able to secure a whopping 350+ acres of land in Lamberhurst...

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Leave a legacy for nature 🍂 More than 20% of our income comes from gifts in wills, helping protect Kent’s wild places for the future. 💚 This autumn, write or update your will for free with Octopus Legacy, covered up to £150.* There’s no obligation to leave a gift to us. kwtg.uk/legacyautumn26

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New research maps where pine martens could thrive again in Britain - using pine marten records from across Europe for the first time. Published in Landscape Ecology as part of our South East Pine Marten Restoration Project. Read the paper: kwtg.uk/pinemartenresearch

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Under the framework, plans set to destroy ancient woodland should be refused unless there's a wholly exceptional reason and a credible plan to compensate for the loss. Oaken Wood's allocation as a quarry site hasn't met either test. You can help object to the destruction: kwtg.uk/save-oaken-wood

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Oaken Wood is a living, breathing habitat, filled with rare and exciting species - including ancient woodland indicators. 🌱 And yet a Mineral Sites Plan threatens to destroy it... How is this even a possibility when the National Planning Policy Framework is meant to protect irreplaceable habitats?

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🍂 Hello, September! As summer gives way to autumn, wildlife is entering a time of change. Bats are hunting, badgers are foraging, butterflies are still on the wing and froglets are exploring ponds. 🦇🦡🦋🐸 And fungi are beginning to appear... 🍄 Stay tuned for an announcement!

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

🍁 Come and welcome autumn at Nature Tots! Explore the outdoors with your little one through pond dipping, seasonal crafts and wildlife discoveries. 🐸🔎 Forest-school inspired sessions for pre-schoolers. Book a block for less or pay as you go. 👉 kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on/nature-tots

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Kent Wildlife Trust @kentwildlife.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

📸 Want to see your photograph in an exhibition?🏆 There’s one month left to enter our Photography Competition! 🏆 Category winners & commendations will have their photos displayed at Sevenoaks Visitor Centre this winter. ✨ Enter by 30 Sept: kwtg.uk/photography-competition

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