Parsonage Wood

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

Ghyll woodland which has been designated as SSSI and is a Kent Wildlife Trust nature reserve. It has a rich assemblage of bryophytes, is a site for Hay-scented Buckler-ferm Dyopteris aemula, and has a rich ground flora.

Meet at Benenden Village Hall, Benenden Road TN17 4DU, TQ 81043 32788, W3W trial.eyeliner.arrow - from there, we will then car-share to the site entrance.

Leader: Kate Fidczuk-Sterry.

Event Properties

Event Date 18-04-2026
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