Upcoming events

04
Oct
2025

Pilots Wood and Polhill Bank

04-10-2025
Free

Saturday 4th October Pilots Wood and Polhill Bank, for fungi and general recording. 

11
Oct
2025

Covert Wood, Barham & Spinney Wood, Aylesham

11-10-2025
Free

Saturday 11th October Covert Wood, Barham (am) & Spinney Wood, Aylesham (pm) for fungi.

18
Oct
2025

Monkton Nature Reserve

18-10-2025
Free

Saturday 18th October Monkton Nature Reserve - a second visit this year, this time for for fungi.

25
Oct
2025

Kent Wildlife Conference

25-10-2025
£22 (or £15 for students in full-time education)

Saturday 25th October Kent Wildlife Conference, 10am to 4pm. At the Darwin Conference Suite, Darwin College, University of Kent.     

The Kent Wildlife Conference is the best place to meet and discuss Kent's wildlife and its conservation with other naturalists active in the county. It involves a full day of talks on this year's themes of Urban Biodiversity and Citizen Science. The ticket price includes refreshments and a buffet lunch.

The conference is organised by Kent Field Club and Kent and Medway Biological Records Centre.

For full details, including the programme of speakers and their subjects, directions to the venue, etc., please click the 'Details' button.

26
Oct
2025

Snipe Wood near Tunbridge Wells

26-10-2025
Free

Sunday 26th October Snipe Wood near Tunbridge Wells, for fungi.

01
Nov
2025

Beacon Wood Country Park

01-11-2025
Free

Saturday 1st November Beacon Wood Country Park, for fungi and general recording. 

08
Nov
2025

Trosley Country Park

08-11-2025
Free

Saturday 8th November Trosley Country Park, for fungi.

15
Nov
2025

Kilndown Park, Scotney

15-11-2025
Free

Saturday 15th November Kilndown Park, Scotney, for fungi.

23
Nov
2025

Haysden Country Park

23-11-2025
Free

Sunday 23rd November Haysden Country Park for fungi.

29
Nov
2025

Lullingstone Country Park

29-11-2025
Free

Saturday 29th November Lullingstone Country Park, for fungi and general recording. 

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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


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.

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

docxRisk Assessment for Field Meetings