November 2019
Volunteering Event- Wednesday 13th November – For heather and ‘ever
managing the beautiful heathland
Volunteering Event – Thursday 14th November- Common along
Chop chop chop
Samphire Hoe half-day conservation & site work
A chance to find out about wildlife, chat to volunteers whilst doing seasonal conservation and site management jobs.
Fort Burgoyne Task Day – 15 November
Help look after the fort by scrub clearing and path clearing.
Autumn Colour at Hever Castle
Head to Hever Castle to enjoy the crunch of leaves underfoot and spectacular autumn tints.
Stargazing & Storytelling – Dungeness Nature Rserve
Experience the magic of twilight on this unique nature reserve.
Chalk Grassland Restoration at Folkestone Warren
Cutting back invasive cotoneaster to restore chalk grassland habitat
Shingle Wildlife on Dungeness National Nature Reserve
Enjoy a gentle stroll around parts of Dungeness looking wildlife.
Westerham Ramblers Walking Programme- 70’s Saunter
A gentle stroll starting off from The Carpenters through Limpsfield Common, past some of the delightful “Animal Houses” – though sadly some of them are now a bit “distressed”. We will return to The Carpenters for refreshment. Approximate distance 2½ miles. No stiles.
Scrub Clearing at Whinless Down – 19 November
Clearing the main grassy bank and invasive scrub.
A Buckthorne Bonfire
Volunteer tasks on this site include controlling invasive species such as red valerian and clearing areas of sea buckthorn scrub.
Volunteer Event – Big Seaweed Search – 19 November
A simple and fun way to learn how to identify seaweeds and to contribute to a national survey.
Volunteer Work Party at Broadwater Warren – 19 November
This event is run by an RSPB volunteer group and is organised for interested members of the local community.
Chalk Grassland Restoring at Folkestone Downs – 20 November
Clear patches of scrub to create wildlife corridors, habitat mosaics and species-rich grassland .
Volunteering Event – Wednesday 20th November-Boarding Along
Back to the tiny reserve for a spot of winter sprucing
Volunteering Event – Thursday 21st November- Banish the birch!
Glade creating time
Bashing & Slashing Encroaching Scrub – 20 November
Tasks vary but include mowing, slashing and cutting back shrubs/trees, burning cut materials and infrastructure works.
Coppicing At Lyoak Wood
Improve habitat for the colonies of lady orchid and dormouse that are found in this ancient woodland.
12 Days of Christmas Trail at Chartwell
From the partridge in a pear tree singing down in the orchard, swans a-swimming down the Gavin Jones water feature to lords-a-leaping across the lawn - the 12 days of Christmas have come to life here at Chartwell.
The Chartwell Christmas Market 2019
Pop along to the Christmas Market at Chartwell this 21-24 November and discover a wide range of gifts from local businesses. From chocolates to candles, jewellery to hats, there is something for everyone to be found.
Samphire Hoe half-day conservation & site work
Help to look after this important grassland site.
A Harvest of Birds at Romney Warren
Join us to learn about the birds on the Marsh and help us survey for harvest mice nests.
Christmas at Bedgebury
Enjoy a stroll around the 1-mile, magical, after-dark, illuminated trail around the stunning Bedgebury National Pinetum. The treetops will glisten and shimmer drenched in seasonal colour, on this festive adventure in a world of trees!
Tenterden Christmas Market 2019
Enjoy a festive Christmas market around the beautiful quaint village of Tenterden! Enjoy some local artisan food producers, street food, gifts for Christmas, festive crafts, a wonderful Santa's grotto and so much more at the wonderful Tenterden Chrismas Market!