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#WalkOfTheWeek Horton Kirby walk – miles and meadows

It’s Marathon Season – Are You In?

Posted
25th April 2019

Have you been inspired by the London Marathon? Then why not try one of these long distance runs in Kent. If you're new to running then we have some ideas to get you on your feet - you'll be running 5K in no time!

Kent Year of Green Action

Kent Year of Green Action provides exciting opportunities to improve the environment. This is your chance to get involved with everything you need to get started right here!

The Kent Environment Strategy

Making sure you live in an environment that is clean, useful and good for your health are important issues in the Kent Environment Strategy. Check out these bite sized chunks to see what all this means to you.

Spring Into Action

With Spring arriving, you guys can now Spring Into Action with all these wonderful Spring Walks as well as learning about the wonderful Great British Spring Clean and the 100 Year Centenary of the Forestry Commission.

Walk it! Explore Kent’s best bluebell walks

There is no sight more spring-like than being greeted by carpets of woodland bluebells. These Bluebell walks are sure to delight with some of the best Bluebells in Kent!

Get your Explore Kent walk challenge certificate here!

The Countryside Code

Seal Spotting (We Hope!)

27th Apr 2019
14:00pm

Join Chris on one of his friendly strolls for a wander to the Bay enjoying the banter and search for seals.

Course – A Natural History of Kent’s Mammals

27th Apr 2019
9:45am - 16:15pm

This course will provide an overview of Kent’s mammals, small and large, with a focus on their ecology, reproduction biology and conservation issues. Their habitats and distribution in Kent will also be covered as well as a behind-the-scenes tour of some of our captive breeding areas.

Beautiful Beaches And Lovely Leeches – Guided Cycle Ride

28th Apr 2019
10:30am

A guided cycling trip taking you along coastlines, country lanes and historical buildings.

The Geology Of Folkestone Warren & Fossil Foray (Green Gang) (Please book)

28th Apr 2019
13:00pm

Short walk providing an introduction to the local geology and the fossils that can be found and explain why the landscape around East Wear Bay looks as it does.