May 2018
SAMPHIRE HOE: EASY-TO-DO ½ DAY CONSERVATION – 25 May
A programme of easy to do half day conservation tasks at Samphire Hoe.
FORT BURGOYNE: HABITAT AND HISTORIC LANDSCAPE RESTORATION – 25 May
We will be clearing vegetation and doing works to restore the historic landscape and wildlife habitat of the site.
Maidstone River Towpath Guided Cycle – 25 May
A beautiful, relaxing and very flat ride along the river towpath and back.
The Beast at Betteshanger Park
The Beast, the smash hit event of 2017, is back and it’s going to be bigger and bouncier than ever before.
NORTH DOWNS WAY – Part 1 – DOVER TO CANTERBURY & Part 2 – SHEPHERDSWELL TO CANTERBURY
This two-day walk on the section of the North Downs Way from Canterbury to Dover will give the participants an opportunity to experience a historic journey.
Beasts Roadshow – Penshurst Place
Get ready for squirming, scaly, and sometimes squealing reptiles, mammals and insects as Hawking Centre and their Beasts Roadshow are welcomed back to Penshurst Place.
The Ash Archive – 17th to 27th May
Reflecting on the uncertain future of the ash tree, the exhibition brings together works by artists, designers and local makers which explore our dynamic and complex relationship with the life and death of the natural world.
Chapels and Chalk from Farnham to Chilworth in the Surrey Hills – North Downs Way 40th Anniversary Celebrations
Join a walk & talk on the chalk.
From Ancient Port to place of Pilgrimage – North Downs Way 40th Anniversary Celebrations
Two-day walk on the section of the North Downs Way from Dover to Canterbury.
70s’ Saunter – Limpsfield Common – Westerham Ramblers
Enjoy a gentle stroll starting off from The Carpenters and meet some new people.
THE GEOLOGY OF FOLKESTONE WARREN & FOSSIL FORAY – 27 May
This short walk will provide 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.
Grand Medieval Jousting – Leeds Castle
Medieval Jousting returns to Leeds Castle with mighty clashes and thrilling entertainment for all ages at the Grand Medieval Joust.
FAMILY DISCOVER DUNGENESS DAY
Pre-book your tickets by 1st May 2018.
Medway Health Walk – 29 May
Evidence shows that regular brisk walks for 30 minutes on five or more days of the week can give many health benefits.
FOOTPATH, STEPS AND FENCING @ WHINLESS DOWN – 29 May
Cut and clear footpaths, steps and gateways around Whinless Down nature reserve.
Family Eco-Poetry Event
A plant themed creative writing / ecopoetry workshop for all the family.
Bench it up – Volunteering Event
Construction and a tidy
HIGH MEADOW & WHINLESS DOWN WALK – 30 May
Join an easy walk, to discover how close High Meadow and Whinless Down are to the town.
PATHS AND FENCE REPAIRS @ Folkestone Downs
Help to improve paths and repair fences on Cheriton Hill.
SEASHELL SHOAL @ samphire hoe
Have fun colouring these sea snails and making a story.
Smells like team spirit – Volunteering Event
A bit of a Spruce up!
FOLKESTONE WARREN: PATH IMPROVEMENTS – 31 May
We will be repairing steps and making path improvements at Folkestone Warren.
FOOTPATH CLEARING @ HIGH MEADOW, DOVER – 31 May
Work on footpaths, steps, gateways and the ubiquitous litter sweep.
DUNGENESS FOOTPATH & HABITAT WORKS – 31 May
Clearing footpaths, repairing boardwalks or other site work on Dungeness National Nature Reserve.