Upcoming events

Robins Wood, Cranbrook

Saturday 11th April, 10.30am April Robins Wood, Cranbrook, for bryophytes and botany.

Event Date 11-04-2026
Price Free

Parsonage Wood

Saturday 18th April, 10.30am Parsonage Woods, Benenden, for bryophytes and botany.

Event Date 18-04-2026
Price Free

Forge Field, Leeds Castle Estate

Saturday 2nd May Forge Field, Leeds Castle Estate, for invertebrates and general interest.

Event Date 02-05-2026
Price Free

Allington Castle, Maidstone

Sunday 17th May 10.00 am Allington Castle, Maidstone, for plants and invertebrates; a joint meeting with Kent Botanical Recording Group.

Event Date 17-05-2026
Price Free

Little Engeham Oast, Woodchurch

Sunday 24th May Little Engeham Oast, Woodchurch, for general recording in Low Weald meadows, ponds and shaws.

Event Date 24-05-2026
Price Free

Crabbles Bottom and Great Crabbles Wood

Saturday 30th May Crabbles Bottom and Great Crabbles Wood, for general recording and Six-spotted Pot Beetle.

Event Date 30-05-2026
Price Free

Hangrove Bank, near Downe

Saturday 6th June Hangrove Bank, near Downe, one of Darwin's research sites, and probably his ‘tangled bank’, for Hymenoptera and general recording. Booking required: see details.

Event Date 06-06-2026
Price Free

The Downs, Herne Bay

Saturday 13th June The Downs, Herne Bay for records of all groups, especially invertebrates.

Event Date 13-06-2026
Price Free

Ulcombe Meadows, Ulcombe

Saturday 20th June Ulcombe Meadows, Ulcombe, for general recording on a mixed farm with ponds and organic pasture.

Event Date 20-06-2026
Price Free

Upper Mystole Park Farm, Chartham

Sunday 28th June Upper Mystole Park Farm, Chartham for invertebrates and general interest.

Event Date 28-06-2026
Price Free

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Come along!

Kent Field Club field visits and indoor winter meetings are free to members (except the annual Wildlife Conference). 

Anyone thinking of joining the Club is welcome to attend a field meeting, no prior notice is necessary.

All field meetings start at 10.30am unless otherwise indicated.

What to bring and how to stay safe.

Field Meetings information

Beginners to a particular field of study are very welcome at all meetings. Also anyone thinking of joining the Club is welcome to attend a field meeting, no prior notice is necessary. Kent Field Club field visits and indoor winter meetings are free to members (except the annual Wildlife Conference)

Please bring a packed lunch to all full day meetings. All field meetings start at 10.30am unless otherwise indicated.

Stay safe on field meetings:

  • Dress appropriately for the weather. Stay warm and dry in Winter, cool in Summer.
  • Wear strong, waterproof boots with good ankle support and well-treaded soles.
  • Carry, and use, a high SPF sun cream in bright weather.
  • Ensure your tetanus inoculations are up-to-date.
  • In Summer, carry plentiful supplies of water and drink frequently.
  • See our additional advice on staying safe in the field.

Members are reminded that all who attend meetings of the Club do so at their own risk.

See our Risk Assessment for Field Meetings