Upcoming events

15
Aug
2026

Forge Field, Leeds Castle Estate

15-08-2026 10:30 am
Free

Saturday 15th August Forge Field, Leeds Castle Estate, for invertebrates and general interest.

29
Aug
2026

Crow Plain Farm, Collier Street

29-08-2026 10:30 am
Free

Saturday 29th August Crow Plain Farm, Collier Street, for general recording.

12
Sep
2026

Hever Castle Gardens

12-09-2026 10:30 am
Free

Saturday 12th September, 10.30am Hever Castle Gardens, for invertebrates and fungi.

26
Sep
2026

Pilots Wood and Polhill Bank, Halstead

26-09-2026 10:30 am
Free

Saturday 26th September, 10.30am Pilots Wood and Polhill Bank, Halsted, for fungi and general recording.

03
Oct
2026

Great Spelty Wood, Stalisfield

03-10-2026 10:30 am
Free

Saturday 3rd October, 10.30am Great Spelty Wood, Stalisfield, for fungi and general recording.

10
Oct
2026

Wichling Wood, Wichling

10-10-2026 10:30 am
Free

Saturday 10th October, 10.30am Wichling Wood, Wichling, for fungi and general recording.

17
Oct
2026

Yockletts Bank Kent Wildlife Trust reserve

17-10-2026 10:30 am
Free

Saturday 17th October, 10.30am Yockletts Bank for fungi and general recording.

24
Oct
2026

Kent Wildlife Conference 2026

24-10-2026 10:00 am
£22.00 per person, or £15.00 for students in full-time education..

THE KENT WILDLIFE CONFERENCE

SATURDAY 24th October 2026

Darwin Conference Suite, Darwin College, University of Kent

The Kent Wildlife Conference is an opportunity for all those interested in the county’s natural history and its conservation – whether amateur or professional, from beginners to experts – to meet up, chat, and catch up with some of the latest work, records and findings.

BOOK NOW! Tickets just £22 per person, or £15 for students. Includes refreshments and buffet lunch. Just click on the 'Register' button below, or click pdfHERE to download a booking form.

NB If paying online, please note that you DO NOT need a Paypal account. When directed to Paypal, select 'checkout as guest', and then untick the button that invites you to submit a password and create an account.

For more details, click on the 'Details' button below. 

25
Oct
2026

Combwell Woods, Kilndown

25-10-2026 10:30 am
Free

Sunday 25th October, 10.30am Combwell Woods, Kilndown, for fungi and general recording.

01
Nov
2026

Haysden Country Park, Tonbridge

01-11-2026 10:30 am
Free

Sunday 1st November, 10.30am Haysden Country Park, Tonbridge, for fungi.

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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