Hoggs Bridge Green, Headcorn

08/07/2025

02/07/2025

🌿 A bold vision for the Stour Valley 🌿

We are looking to restore one of the South East’s most cherished landscapes.

The Stour Valley Restore project, led by the Kentish Stour Countryside Partnership and KCC, aims to:

✅ revive rare habitats like chalk streams & wetlands
✅ support species like turtle doves, beavers & water voles
✅ improve access with better footpaths & cycleways
✅ empower communities through grants, volunteering & training
✅ lay the groundwork for a future Stour Valley Regional Park.

This is more than conservation — it’s transformation. 💚

Funding is yet to be secured, but the groundwork is in place and the vision is bold. We’re actively seeking support to bring this to life.

📢 Get involved: whether you're a landowner, community group, or passionate volunteer, we’re keen to hear from you 👉

A bold and transformative programme is set to reshape the future of the Stour Valley, one of the South East’s most cherished landscapes.

01/07/2025

It's the hottest day of the year so far in the UK with temperatures of 33.6 degrees recorded in Frittenden, Kent.

Tap to follow BBC KENT live page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd0v29vydx4t

30/06/2025

Curvier and more varied mowing patterns = better for pollinators 🐝🐞🦋

🇧🇪 Belgian researchers have found that using curved mowing patterns in grasslands has positive effects on pollinators compared to conventional block cutting, and can rapidly increase bee and butterfly diversity.

Learn more 👉 https://europa.eu/!wCTw9P

06/06/2025

Meet Elysia chlorotica, a remarkable sea slug that defies nature’s rules. It’s the first known animal that produces chlorophyll—the green pigment found in plants—and uses it to perform photosynthesis.

By stealing chloroplasts from algae it eats, this slug turns sunlight into energy, essentially living like a solar-powered animal.

04/06/2025

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22/01/2025

WoW du Jour:
The Baobab tree, below, widely known as the "Tree of Life," is a remarkable species native to the African continent, as well as select regions of Madagascar and Australia.

Renowned for its resilience and ability to live for thousands of years, the baobab has become a symbol of longevity and survival. Its scientific name, Adansonia digitata, honors French botanist Michel Adanson, who first documented this extraordinary tree in the 18th century.

With its massive trunk capable of storing water and its nutrient-rich fruit, the baobab plays a vital role in supporting ecosystems and local communities.