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Vintage Book Fair 

Do you love the smell, feel, and look of old books? Why not come and browse our large collection of vintage books? They make wonderful keepsakes and are available for sale at a fraction of their online price.

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22 Jun 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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Wanstone Rediscovered - public engagement week 

As our three-year project comes to an end, join one of our special guided walks to the Wanstone & D2 gun batteries. See the gun emplacements, buildings and magazines and - NEW - two of the massive shells the guns would have fired.

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23 Jun to 29 Jun 2025
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11:00 to 12:45
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Guided walk: Folklore, Wildlife and Medicinal uses of Chalk Downland Plants 

Join our ecologist, Mel, as she takes you on a tour of discovery, stopping to take a closer look at the veritable treasure chest of natural medicines surrounding us.

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25 Jun 2025
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10:30 to 12:00
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Guided Walk and Mindfulness: Skylark Serenade 

To celebrate National Meadows Day, join our ecologist, Mel, as we walk through the glorious chalk grassland and take time out for a mindfulness moment to listen to the birdsong and the sea breeze blowing through the grasses.

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4 Jul 2025
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10:00 to 13:00
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Guided walks to South Foreland Lighthouse 

Enjoy a free leisurely guided walk along the cliffs to South Foreland Lighthouse with one of our experienced volunteers. Take in the spectacular views while hearing about the flora, fauna and the history of this iconic place.

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19 Jul to 25 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 12:30
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Moth Survey Nights 

Most of us know that bees do the vital work of pollinating flowers during the day, but did you know that moths also pollinate by day and night, depending on the species? Join us to see the beautiful multitude of moths that inhabit the chalk downland.

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25 Jul to 10 Oct 2025
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20:30 to 23:55
+ 3 other dates or times
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World Ranger Day - Be a Ranger for the Morning (for families) 

Join a short, free, guided walk with our friendly Ecologist/Ranger, Mel, searching for bugs. Hear how we care for chalk meadow plants and animals, and collect litter as we go.

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30 Jul 2025
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10:30 to 12:30
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World Lizard Day - A Family Rrreptile Rrramble 

Lizards and slowworms are notoriously elusive, timid creatures, but not if you know where to look! Join our ecologist, Mel, as we go on a quiet walk in search of signs of lizards and slowworms. And you never know - we might find some!

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14 Aug 2025
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10:30 to 12:00
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Rock Stars - Geology for Beginners 

Join Geo-ecologist Mel as she takes you on a guided walk and field trip of discovery. Find out what chalk is made of. Where does flint come from, and how does it find its way into chalk? Learn how the Dover Strait was formed and try some experiments.

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20 Aug 2025
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10:30 to 12:00
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Heritage Open Days - Wanstone Rediscovered 2025 

Take a guided tour of the recently-uncovered remains of one of the largest guns installed on the British mainland and the D2 heavy anti-aircraft battery.

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13 Sep to 14 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 15:00
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