Nature recording Walk
Come along and join us from 9:30am, we will be recording all kinds of species with a group of local enthusiasts of nature. You don’t need to have any special knowledge to enjoy one of these walks and you could learn a lot from those who do. We plan on carrying out surveys on the 3rd Sunday each month. From March through the summer this will include the monthly bumblebee survey. From November to February, we will be meeting at the Milton Creek Country Park Gas Road entrance ME10 2QB
Kent Police Surgery
Your new Neighbourhood Beat officer PC 13369 Jez Chittim will be holding a monthly surgery, on a Tuesday from 12:30pm – 2pm, in the new community hub “Space” at Milton Creek Country Park.
This is your opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what he is doing to tackle the issues that matter to you.
Everyone is welcome and please share this message with anyone that you would feel would benefit from attendance.
Wilder Wellbeing workshops for the > 55s
Out to the Woods CIC is pleased to be offering monthly nature connection sessions for over 55s to build social connections. They will also be running inter-generational sessions to bring different members of the community together.
Wilder Wellbeing Intergenerational Workshops
Out to the Woods CIC is pleased to be offering monthly nature connection inter-generational sessions to bring different members of the community together.
These sessions will be run in and around Milton Creek Country Park
Creekside Litter Pick
Meet at Gas Road entrance by SWEEEP ME10 2QB
Come and take part in one of our regular clean-ups of Milton Creek to collect and remove the accumulated rubbish along the footpath and Creek edge between Gas Road and Church Field Wharf. It’s a job that is well worth doing, we need to keep the creek clean to encourage more Seals to come and enjoy the space as well as us humans.
Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for grubby, wet conditions. Litter pickers, gloves and rubbish sacks will be provide. Please let us know if you are coming, email miltoncreek@swale.gov.uk
Amphibian Surveys
Come along and search for amphibians including great crested newts.
Bring wellies and a torch and learn more about what is happening in our ponds.
Children under 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Meet at Green Porch Close.
Silver Jewellery Making Workshop
Come and spend a mindful morning in a beautiful country park setting learning how to make your very own silver jewellery. Using the magical medium that is Silver Clay, you’ll learn how to make moulds of nature, You will finish off by burnishing and polishing your piece, ready to wear home or gift.
Nesting Bird Survey
This year we will again be carrying out a full program of nesting bird surveys starting at 6:15am on 29th March and finishing with an evening survey at 7pm on Saturday 20th June. Please check the poster here for the varying start times not those listed below. The walks are led by the Milton Creek Wildlife Group.