Our Projects
OUR PROJECTS
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EXPERIENCE DAYS
Immerse yourself in ancient woodlands and experience the peace and tranquillity of nature. Carry out practical conservation, helping to preserve and shape this landscape, whilst surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna. Practice centuries old crafts, working with an experienced leader, and create a craft item that you can take away. Finish the day by relaxing and sampling local Kentish produce in an idyllic sylvan setting.
Click here for more information and to contact us about your own personal Experience Day. You can also copy and paste this link to see our exclusive Experience Day You Tube video and learn more about what to expect from your special day: https://youtu.be/8ixJatsXHUw -
FOREST SCHOOL
Utilising the holistic value of woodlands and green spaces for health and wellbeing, Forest School is an inspirational learning process. We also run bespoke school sessions, teacher workshops and Forest School based public events.
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WILDLIFE SURVEYS
We are active in monitoring species and habitats in Kent. Our dedicated officers are able to carry out flora and fauna surveys and we use this expertise to plan and manage projects and provide advice, seeking to enrich the variety of habitats, species and landscapes in Kent. Click here to find out more about this work.
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INVASIVE NON NATIVE SPECIES
This project aims to educate, raise awareness of and control several detrimental invasive non-native plant species across the Medway catchment.
Click here for more information on this project
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POND WORK FOR GREAT CRESTED NEWTS
Medway Valley Countryside Partnership are one of the CMP teams in Kent who are restoring and creating ponds for Natural England as part of the District Level Licensing Scheme. Ponds are being restored and created across large areas to boost Great Crested Newt habitat and numbers. Find out more here.
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FARM CLUSTER GROUPS
Via funding provided through the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme from Defra and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Medway Valley Countryside Partnership are now facilitating two new Farm Cluster Groups; the Boxley Farm Cluster and the Halling to Trottiscliffe Escarpment SSSI Cluster Group.
Read on for more information, and for useful links to the Securing the Landscape toolkit.
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VOLUNTEERING
We offer opportunities to volunteer to help conserve and improve habitats and green areas in Kent and to survey specific species such as elvers (juvenile eels).
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EVENTS AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION
We have a whole variety of outdoor educational events and wellbeing walks taking place throughout the year. Everything from an over 55's walks and nighttime bat walks to pond dipping and bushcraft events. To keep up to date and book onto our events, follow us on Facebook @MedwayValley