Nature

The team are looking after and developing natural spaces in Allington.

Bearsted CAN are active on a range of projects in the village, many of which focus on wildlife-friendly gardening and improving the biodiversity of local green spaces. The team will be on hand to share their experience.

Maidstone’s celebration of nature, last year 30 groups took part and more than 10,000 residents joined activities across the borough. Cllr Richard Conyard will be able to tell you about the plans for 2026 and and discuss with any new groups who would like to be involved.

Cas Holmes will be sharing her improvisational approach to working in sketchbooks as a means to record the local natural world and landscape. She will have examples of handmade and adapted sketchbooks, Feel free to come along ask questions and join in.

Talk to the team delivering sustainable food education charity located in East Malling, Kent, at the heart of the ‘Garden of England’.

A friendly space to share and swap seeds, plants and seedlings. Bring some to swap if you can – or just come along to connect, learn, take some seeds home and get inspired for the growing season. Everyone is welcome!

Products are hand crafted using traditional joinery methods and joints and reclaimed timber often used as seen fit.

All timber is both factory treated if possible and certainly given a protective treatment by myself as part of the service.

A charity promoting the conservation of swifts in Maidstone, Tonbridge and the High Weald.

Learn about the partnership of organisations and agencies who work together to improve the resilience of Kent and Medway to ensure a coordinated response to emergencies that could have a significant impact on our communities.

The team have adopted Maidstone West Station and are enhancing the station environment with biodiverse planting and planters.

Meeting every month the Maidstone CAN litter picking team concentrate on the area around Lockmeadow.

Learn about what Maidstone Borough Council is doing to improve biodiversity and respond to climate change in the borough.

As an ex-professional photographer, Richard spends a lot of time photographing wildlife in the local area and along the Len Valley. This will be a display of A3 prints of his work.

Our community fight to save the 50 hectares of ancient woodland at Oaken Woods, Barming, from the proposed expansion of Hermitage Quarry.

“The loss of ancient woodland from this scheme could be greater than the losses from HS2 and the Lower Thames Crossing combined.” Woodland Trust.

The Scenic Green Trail is a long-distance walking route around the Borough of Maidstone, created by local resident Phil Riches. It follows public footpaths and short road sections to connect nature reserves, green spaces, and historic villages. The trail showcases diverse landscapes including woodlands, meadows, orchards, rivers, and lakes, as well as charming villages with rich architecture.

Pick up your free Walker’s Guide at the Repair Café! You can also follow the 42 mile route on your smartphone anytime by simply downloading the Kent Connected App from the Apple Store or Google Play Store, then click ‘Be inspired with Explore Kent’ and scroll along to find Scenic Green Trail.

Seaquer is Free and helps you to discover, care and connect with yourself and your community, local nature & art.

The team behind the digital tool will be on hand to explain how it works, and how it can enhance our interactions with nature.

A project to deliver wildlife friendly native garden designs without use of chemicals where biodiversity and nature can thrive.

All the information about a 2 acre project to regenerate an area using novel, sustainable and environmental techniques.