Buzzing around the Maison Dieu in Dover
Maison Dieu in Dover Dover’s historic Maison Dieu opens this Friday 16 September at 7pm for the launch of The Bees Tale, a charming concertina book, by Creative Pilgrim, artist…
What’s in store for Long Rock Nature reserve near Whitstable?
A public meeting to discuss the results of the recent public consultation on proposed works to reduce disturbance to wildlife at the Long Rock Site of Special Scientific Interest, and…
Deadly algae confirmed in River Medway
River users urged to stay away from affected river stretch from Tonbridge to Yalding The Environment Agency is alerting boaters, rivers users, dog walkers and residents following the confirmed presence…
£1,800 winging its way to Sandwich Bay bird observatory
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust has been given a welcome boost to support its important work for the environment, after receiving a Green Energy Grant from Dover District Council. The…
Top award for organic farmer’s ‘shining example’ of conservation in Kent
Fidelity Weston (right) receiving the Emsden trophy from Paul Cobb of FWAG A Kent farmer who produces organic, Pasture for Life beef and lamb on species-rich land has been presented…
Butterfly scientists shout out for help
Gatekeeper butterfly found across the county Do you often think that there were more butterflies around when you were a child? That may be true, but we can only find…
Record number of sightings of threatened butterflies in Kent
Duke of Burgundy Photo: Gilles San Martin Successful conservation projects in Kent have resulted in a record level of sightings of the Duke of Burgundy, a threatened butterfly species. The…
Hare coursing initiative sees first fine for breaching notice
A joint initiative to tackle hare coursing across the East of England has led to the first person to be fined for breaching a Community Protection Notice (CPN) served under…
Half of British butterfly species on new endangered ‘Red List’
Endangered High Brown Fritillary Photo: Iain H Leach – 24 species of butterfly are now listed as threatened – including 8 that are Endangered – representing a substantial increase compared…
No mow Folkestone and Hythe kind to bees but colourful formal displays remain
Colourful displays across the town – Folkestone & Hythe is looking picture perfect this spring thanks to the hard work of the council’s grounds maintenance team. A staggering 90,000 bulbs…