UK Butterfly Count in Kent Reveals Mixed Bag After Record Summer!
It turns out that a good year for humans wasn’t necessarily a good year for butterflies. After the UK’s hottest summer on record, we’ve got the results of the annual…
Triumph for the Hythe Coast: Princes Parade Saved!
Library image Aug 2025-SCOPIX – The people have spoken, and their voices have been heard! In a resounding victory for the community and local conservation, all development plans for the…
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…
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…