Beware! Asian Hornets Spotted in Folkestone and Hythe
Photo by Fablegros Pixabay Vespa velutina Residents are on high alert after recent sightings of the invasive Asian hornet, an aggressive predator that poses a significant threat to local bee…
Big Butterfly Count – Week 2 – The Race Is Hotting Up! Kent Fighting for Bronze!
With a week under their belts, Hampshire is absolutely flying out of the starting blocks, clocking up an impressive 2,316 counts! Their lead is holding firm, but Devon is hot…
The Nest Takes Flight! Romney Marsh Visitor Centre Gets a Fresh Start
Great news for nature lovers and foodies alike! The Romney Marsh Visitor Centre is spreading its wings under new management and will soon reopen as The Nest. Folkestone & Hythe…
Calling all wildlife lovers – UK Butterflies need you!
This year, Butterfly Conservation is not just launching a survey — they’re launching a nationwide rescue mission, and they need everyone to get involved. Last summer, Britain’s butterflies sent an…
Protecting Princes Parade: Community Input Sought on Green Future
The site in 2021 SCOPIX – Residents are invited to two upcoming drop-in sessions to discuss the environmental future of Princes Parade. A recent survey revealed strong community support for…
Maidstone Embraces Nature with Pioneering Miyawaki Method for Wildlife Haven
Maidstone Borough Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Team has unveiled exciting plans to transform an underused open space in Midley Close, Allington, into a vibrant new food forest and tiny…
Hadlow College Wins Silver Gilt at Chelsea Flower Show
Hadlow College’s “No Such Thing as a Toadstool” exhibit earned a Silver Gilt medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The display, which explored the vital role of fungi, impressed…
Romney Marsh Set for Coastal Transformation with New Visitor Hub and Beach Huts
Romney Marsh is poised to become an even more attractive coastal destination as work commences on the ambitious Coast Drive project. The development, spearheaded by Folkestone & Hythe District Council…
Spot butterflies and moths hanging out in your garden this ‘No Mow May!’
Red Admiral – Image: SCOPIX No Mow May has arrived and with it an excuse to put the mower away and put your feet up instead. The annual campaign from…
Out for the Count in Kent!
The Butterfly Conservation Big Butterfly Count returns from 18 July – 10 August 2025, but are butterflies out for the count after declining numbers resulted in the charity declaring a…