Led by the Wild: Community Conservation & Environmental Education

22/06/2026

🎟️🌿 WILDCRAFT TICKETS TICKETS OPEN THIS FRIDAY (26th June) - PLEASE READ! 🌿🎟️

Wildcraft is back on Saturday 18th July and tickets will be available from 26th June!

This year, we're asking people to book entry tickets based on HOW THEY TRAVEL to the festival, rather than by individual person. So if you're arriving by car, please book ONE TICKET PER VEHICLE, not per person.

Why? Quite simply, parking is our biggest challenge. Wildcraft continues to grow every year and we'd love everyone to help us reduce the number of vehicles travelling to the site by CAR SHARING wherever possible.

Better still, if you're local, why not walk or cycle? One of our favourite routes is the beautiful footpath that winds through the woodland from Aldington village and brings you straight into the heart of the festival.

Tickets are available FREE OF CHARGE, but you'll also have the option to make a donation when booking. We've SUGGESTED DONATION £10 per car, but every contribution, large or small, makes a real difference.

At Led by the Wild, we work incredibly hard to keep our events accessible. We never want cost to be a barrier to people enjoying nature, learning new skills or spending time together outdoors. Every single person involved in organising and running Wildcraft gives their time voluntarily, and any funds raised go directly back into our work with children, families and nature — as well as helping us make next year's festival even better.

One final thing: you'll need to book your festival ticket before you can reserve places on any of the bookable workshops, so make sure you secure your place first!

We can't wait to welcome you for a fantastic day of nature, creativity, community, music and fun. 🌿

19/06/2026

CALLING ALL PRIMARY SCHOOLS!! EXCITING, FULLY FUNDED, OPPORTUNITY AWAITS!

🌿 Do you know a primary school that would love to do more for nature? 🌿

Led by the Wild is inviting primary schools across Folkestone, Hythe, Romney Marsh, Ashford and neighbouring areas to take part in this exciting, fully funded opportunity.

Thanks to generous funding from the Reta Lila Howard Foundation and Edina Trust, Led by the Wild is offering an expanded Eco-Changemakers 2026/27 programme – completely FREE for participating schools.

Schools selected for the programme will receive:

🍃 A bespoke conservation consultation and nature action plan

🦋 Support to create and deliver child-led environmental projects

🚌 A fully funded visit to Led by the Wild (including transport)

🌻 Help to improve biodiversity and wildlife habitats on school grounds

📚 An Eco-Changemakers resource kit to support ongoing action

This is a fantastic opportunity for children to get hands-on with nature, learn about conservation, and make a real difference in their school and community.

We welcome nominations from both new schools and schools that have worked with us before, provided they are proposing a new nature-focused project.

If you know a school that would benefit, please encourage them to put themselves forward – or tag them below so they don't miss out! A representative of the school simply needs to complete this form by the 22nd July 2026: https://forms.gle/sRU4WKBWqm2DrENY8

Together, let's help raise the next generation of Eco-Changemakers. 🌍💚

Are you ready to help your school become a champion for nature? Thanks to generous funding from the Reta Lila Howard Foundation and Edina Trust, we are delighted to offer an expanded version of our Eco-Changemakers 2026/27 programme – a hands-on, inspiring journey into conservation, biodiversity, ...

18/06/2026

When they say a picture says a 1000 words, we think these photos do that job beautifully - this is why we are so passionate about engaging children and young people in nature and environmental action! Our current and future generations of eco-changemakers!! We loved having you and can't wait to see you again soon!
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18/06/2026

A huge thank you to the amazing pupils and staff of Lydd Primary School for joining us yesterday on the Eco-Changemakers programme!
We loved the enthusiasm and knowledge you all shared with us!
We had some very interesting finds on the biodiversity survey and the Blue Shield Beetle was one of my favourite finds!!!
We look forward to seeing you again in July for your Led by the Wild school visit!!
See you soon!

18/06/2026

Our Eco-Changemakers programme continued on Monday with a final visit to Stella Maris Primary School, Folkestone. The Led by the Wild team helped the children build bird boxes and put them up in the trees, trained them in positioning and how to use the Led by the Wild homemade reptile survey mats safely and after a chat about other things they can do to increase biodiversity helped them record their first biodiversity survey.
The children found a very interesting insect called Diplura “two pronged bristle tail” which foxed our experts and all the expert “Apps”!!
I’ve included a video in the comments if you’d like to learn more about this elusive creature!
Thank you to all the pupils and staff who participated in our Eco-Changemakers program and we hope to see you again soon!

15/06/2026

Our nature garden - Then & Now 🌿

The first photo was taken in 2019. The second was taken today (and yes the shed is still there - you just have to look for it!)

Just one tiny corner of change, in what was once a field with a few growing beds has become a thriving space for wildlife, learning and community. Every tree planted, habitat created and patch left wild has helped nature reclaim its place.

A reminder that when we dedicate even the smallest space to nature and give it time, amazing things happen💚

Here's to the next seven years.

12/06/2026

Wondering what to do with your weekend - we have a couple of last minute spaces available and the weather is looking beautiful - come join us! 💚Book here: https://bookwhen.com/led-by-the-wild-events-page =ev-snzx4-20260613000000

10/06/2026

Another fantastic day delivering our Eco-Changemakers program! Teaching children the importance of supporting and enhancing the natural world.
Today we were joined by John Wesley Primary School, Ashford.
Here are a few of the finds on our insect surveys.

10/06/2026

Hythe Community Cinema and local councillors are hosting the People's Emergency Briefing, a public event with discussion following the film.

This is a free event which is open to anyone.

However, please note that due to the nature of the film it is recommended that audiences be aged 16+.

It is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster, as covered by ITV, C4 and The Times.

It is an eye opening film featuring nine leading UK scientists and experts updating us on the latest in the climate and nature crisis and its impact on everyday national life. The film features Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, surprise guests and a wide range of Brits.

The film will be followed by a short discussion about what we can do and what it means locally.

Doors will open at 19.00hrs. Refreshments will be available prior to the start of the film.

Free parking is available locally.
There are often spaces alongside the canal very close to the Tin Tabernacle. Parking in the nearest car park at Mount Street (just across the main road) is free after 6 pm and is just a couple of minutes walk away.