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#OneHealth - human, animal and environmental health are tightly interlinked. And currently all terribly poor.
The #ClimateEmergency is a health emergency
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A closer look at one seriously impressive face! 🦬🤎
From the texture of that thick coat to the curve of those horns, European bison are full of fascinating details that make them truly one of a kind.
📸Sienna King
This is wonderful. BUT it should remind everyone that we are losing our hedgehogs at an alarming rate in the UK. Nature needs urgent help.
Hedgehog among four chosen animals to feature on your new banknotes bbc.in/3TOAbrz
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When someone says “cheese!” but you’ve already used up every last bit of energy for the day🥱🐾
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The GCSE in Natural History is at a critical stage. The public consultation on the overarching principles, the "Subject Criteria", have been out for public consultation and the responses are now being assessed. This will decide how the GCSE will be taken. 🧵👇👇
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Happy World Animal Day! 🌍🐾
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible British wildlife that makes our countryside, woodlands and waterways so special.
World Animal Day is a wonderful reminder that every animal matters, and that we all have a part to play in giving wildlife the space and protection it needs to thrive. 💚
So today, let’s celebrate Britain’s wild side together!
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Just two ravens having a chat...
Raven pairs are incredibly expressive birds, using all sorts of calls and sounds to communicate with one another. They’re also known for being talented mimics, with the ability to imitate human speech. 🫶
It’s easy to see why these clever, characterful birds can make you stop for a little while.
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Wild Food Is all Around You! 🌿
What if your next country walk could become a journey of discovery?
Join experienced forager Bex Flintham for an immersive morning exploring the fascinating world of wild food. With over 20 years of experience, Bex will show you how to recognise the edible plants growing all around us, forage safely and responsibly, and discover the incredible abundance nature has to offer.
You’ll explore the traditional and restorative uses of everyday plants, discover seasonal wild foods and gather plenty of inspiration for bringing foraged ingredients into your kitchen and everyday life.
Your experience includes a delicious foraged lunch! 🥗
New Dates:
📅 3rd May, 26th July & 11th September 2027
10am-1pm
Ages 16+
Spaces are limited and these sessions sell out fast! Secure your place 🌱🔗
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For safety reasons, fungi are not included.
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September isn’t over just yet…and neither is 50% off! 🍂🐻
We’ve only got a few days left of our 50% off admission offer, so now’s the time to make those September plans! 🦦🦬
Come and enjoy a wild day out at Wildwood, take in the changing season and get up close to some of the incredible animals who call the park home. 🌲🍁
Your visit also helps support our work to protect, conserve and rewild British wildlife. From caring for the animals in our parks to supporting vital conservation projects, every ticket makes a difference. 🫶
So, before October arrives, why not make the most of September while you still can?
50% off admission for the final few days of September. Don’t miss out!
Tickets are already reduced on our website, or you can purchase them at the gate. 🎟️
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The daytime Wildwood you know is about to become a whole different world…🦡🦉🦊
Where the paths are quiet, the daytime visitors have gone home, the sun has disappeared beyond the horizon and the wild is just beginning to wake 🌙🐾
This is the magic of our Wildwood Night Tour ✨
Join our expert Education Team for an immersive evening exploring the park after dark and discovering the fascinating world of nocturnal wildlife. With torches lighting the way, you’ll learn how our animals behave at night and experience the park from a completely different perspective 🔦🌲
Your evening begins with a delicious hot meal served in our cosy café from 6:30pm–7pm, with tasty meat, vegetarian and vegan options available 🍽️
Then, from 7pm–9pm, step into the darkness and keep your eyes and ears open as you explore the ancient woodland and look out for some of our nocturnal residents 🦡🦉🦊
📅 Next Night Tour: 7th October
Tickets sell fast, secure your space today🔗👇
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A little bison catch-up 🦬
We’ll leave you to decide what these two are talking about… 👀🌿
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There’s still time! 🦦
🦬 50% off admission! 🐻
We’re halfway through September, but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy 50% off admission to Wildwood! 🍂🤗
Whether you’ve been meaning to visit, fancy another day in the wild, or simply want to make the most of these early autumn days, our September offer is running **until the end of the month**.
And every visit means more than just a great day out. 💚
Your admission directly supports our work to protect, conserve and rewild British wildlife, helping us care for the animals at our parks and deliver conservation projects for some of the UK’s most threatened species. 🫶
🎟️ 50% off admission throughout September
🌲 Available online and at our ticket office
🍂 Plenty of September still left to enjoy!
Online prices have already been reduced, so simply choose your date, book your tickets and enjoy! 🥾🌿
Tag someone who needs a Wildwood day out and spread the word! 💚
#WildwoodTrust #FamilyDaysOut #DaysOutWithKids #UKDaysOut #AutumnDaysOut #KentDaysOut #ThingsToDoInKent #KentWithKids #DevonDaysOut #ThingsToDoInDevon #DevonWithKids #50PercentOff
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Just look at those intricate markings!🐍
Our baby adders may be small, but they’re already showing off their beautiful patterns.
Have you seen these cuties yet? 🥰
With 50% off admission throughout September, now is the perfect time to come and meet them for yourself!
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Why restoring Nature is a huge opportunity for building resilience to climate change impacts. An essential read as we make plans for the future.
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Restoring big herds of wild herbivores such as bison and wild horses is one the keys to managing wildfire in Europe. In this new episode of Rewilding the World I speak with Frans Schepers, founder and chief executive of Europe’s most important rewilding organisation, Rewilding Europe. Frans is leading the transformation of vast tracts of Europe.
Available now wherever you get your podcasts.
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The search is on for the new Chair of @NaturalEngland.
Might this be for you, or someone you know?
A demanding role, yet for the right person an opportunity to make a huge & lasting positive difference for the country.
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Join us next Saturday, 12th September, at Wildwood Devon for a full day exploring the fascinating world of these secretive woodland creatures! 🐭
From 9:30am - 4:30pm, you’ll discover dormouse ecology, conservation and legislation, with a special focus on survey techniques and how to spot the signs they leave behind.
Perfect for all wildlife enthusiasts and anyone working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence.
Can’t make the 12th? We also have a date available on 17th October.
Spaces are limited, don't miss out! 👇🔗
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A record summer for Kent’s returning choughs! 🐦⬛
Red-billed choughs vanished from Kent over 200 years ago, but thanks to a dedicated recovery project, they’re back and breeding in the wild.
This summer, eight wild-born chicks fledged, bringing the wild-born total to nine and the county’s chough population to 36 - just two years since the first-ever wild fledging. The birds are also on the move! Once largely centred around Dover, choughs are now regularly being spotted across Thanet and Folkestone.
A recent funding boost from Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme, backed by Defra as part of the Wild Again: Restoring England’s Wildlife campaign, is taking the project even further.
Wildwood Trust is leading new research using DNA analysis to uncover what Kent’s choughs eat, alongside surveys of key foraging habitats, helping guide the next phase of the recovery and support a thriving wild population for years to come.
More releases are coming too, with eight parent-reared birds set to join them in September. Keep an eye out across East Kent - you might just be lucky enough to spot one!
The recovery is co-led by Kent Wildlife Trust and Wildwood Trust, alongside Paradise Park, Cornwall. It builds on over 40 years of habitat restoration by Kent Wildlife Trust with the National Trust, English Heritage and White Cliffs Countryside Partnership.
Visit our website to learn more! 🖤
wildwoodtrust.org/conservati…
Paul Whitfield retweeted
A record summer for Kent’s returning choughs! 🐦⬛
Red-billed choughs vanished from Kent over 200 years ago, but thanks to a dedicated recovery project, they’re back and breeding in the wild.
This summer, eight wild-born chicks fledged, bringing the wild-born total to nine and the county’s chough population to 36 - just two years since the first-ever wild fledging. The birds are also on the move! Once largely centred around Dover, choughs are now regularly being spotted across Thanet and Folkestone.
A recent funding boost from Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme, backed by Defra as part of the Wild Again: Restoring England’s Wildlife campaign, is taking the project even further.
Wildwood Trust is leading new research using DNA analysis to uncover what Kent’s choughs eat, alongside surveys of key foraging habitats, helping guide the next phase of the recovery and support a thriving wild population for years to come.
More releases are coming too, with eight parent-reared birds set to join them in September. Keep an eye out across East Kent - you might just be lucky enough to spot one!
The recovery is co-led by Kent Wildlife Trust and Wildwood Trust, alongside Paradise Park, Cornwall. It builds on over 40 years of habitat restoration by Kent Wildlife Trust with the National Trust, English Heritage and White Cliffs Countryside Partnership.
Visit our website to learn more! 🖤
wildwoodtrust.org/conservati…