Local schools, communities and visitors will have the chance to find out more about the project and the significance of bat conservation through volunteering, organised bat walks and a new bat trail.
Commenting on the grant award, Ightham Mote’s Lead Ranger, Andy Goodwin, said: “We’re so delighted to have received this support thanks to National Lottery players. Conservation of wildlife lies at the very heart of our work, and the monitoring and safeguarding of bats is a vital part of what we do. We are very much looking forward to working with our enthusiastic team of local volunteers and students. By engaging the local community, visitors and local schools in our wildlife projects, we hope to engender a love of wildlife and the outdoors, reconnecting families with nature.”