We are an independent wildlife charity turning the tide for nature by educating young people, inspiring action and delivering nature recovery projects.
Discover our work and how you can get involved.
Local Events
26th April
Green Fun Day
Location: Tenterden Railway Station (K&ESR)
Time: 10am - 4pm
Come and find us at the Green Fun Day. Have a fascinating pond-life encounter, enjoy activities and creative crafts and meet our friendly team.
Tickets: £1 entry ages 3+. Buy tickets on the day at the ticket office.
Operation Tenterden Turtle Dove
Tenterden Wildlife is pleased to announce the launch of Operation Tenterden Turtle Dove — a new parish project to help conserve and monitor the endangered European turtle dove. Working with local landowners, Kent Wildlife Trust and RSPB, the project will support turtle doves through habitat improvement, monitoring and practical conservation action. These measures will also benefit many other bird species and help drive wider nature recovery across Tenterden parish.
Have you seen a turtle dove?
Please send us a message to report your sighting and include:
Location
Date
Photo (if possible)
How to identify a turtle dove:
Smaller and slimmer than a woodpigeon
Warm brown plumage with black-patterned wings
Distinctive black-and-white striped patch on the neck
Soft, purring call often heard in spring and summer
Every record helps us build a clearer picture of turtle dove activity in the parish
Our inspiring film
What began as a three-minute film, capturing the successes of local rewilding projects, grew into a 35-minute documentary.
A Wilder Tenterden tells the inspiring story of how people, farms, and schools are working together to restore nature - from wildflower planting and regenerative farming to buzzing school gardens and thriving wildlife corridors.
The film has been featured on ITV News (more below), and both of our screening events sold out.
We’re planning additional screenings later this year.
To be the first to hear about upcoming dates, sign up below.
Photo: Simon Masters
Wildlife News
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Update to Your Door
Look out for our leaflet coming through your door. It contains an update on our activities on the High Street greens and our work to establish wildflowers that were once part of our local history.
Our successful work has also contributed to the Town’s Wilder Kent Award, for which the Town has received Gold for the last two years running!
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ITV News feature
ITV Meridian News have featured our film A Wilder Tenterden.
The film celebrates the achievements of local people in restoring wildlife in the area, from schools and businesses to individuals rewildling their front gardens.
It’s a showcase of what a community can do when it comes together to work with nature.
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Film & Screening
Our film, A Wilder Tenterden, has been met with huge support.
Both premier screening events sold out within a matter of days.
Due to high demand, we plan to organise additional screenings later in the year.
If you’d like to be the first to hear about screening events, sign up here.
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Green Award
Congratulations to Richard Masefield, recognised with the Green Award at the Ashford Community Awards 2025 for his exceptional work and leadership in restoring local habitats and supporting biodiversity.
Richard accepted the award on behalf of the whole Tenterden Wildlife team, saying it’s been a true group effort, and that it’s really all about the species we’re working to protect.
Pop in to see us!
Meet our friendly team at one of our regular meetings. Learn more about our nature recovery and wildlife education projects, and explore ways you might like to get involved.
We have an open-door policy — everyone is welcome! Whether you’re simply curious or ready to take part, there’s no pressure or commitment. Just drop in, say hello, and see what inspires you.
When: the first Thursday of every second month, 6.30-8.30 pm.
Where: EC30, Tenterden.
In 2026, we will meet on 8th January, 5th March, 7th May, 2nd July, 3rd September & 5th November.
We hope to see you there!
If you have time for nature, join us.
We need brilliant volunteers like you to help support local wildlife projects. Get in touch today to find out more about the difference you could make.
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