£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…
Lepidopterists in Kent head for the woods in UK’s annual Moth Night
Kentish Glory Moth Photo: Ian Lindsay – Pixabay Moth enthusiasts, conservationists and the public will be heading for the woods for the UK’s annual Moth Night event this week. Running…
Kent gardeners urged not to cut lawns during ‘No Mow May!’
Gardeners are being asked to leave their lawns uncut and join Kent County Council (KCC) in supporting No Mow May, allowing flowers to bloom and supporting bees and other pollinators.…
TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh calls on people to create a Pit Stop for Pollinators
Peacock butterfly Photo: Matt Berry TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh calls on people to create a Pit Stop for Pollinators this spring, providing butterflies and moths with the plants they need…