Events and Activities

Volunteer Session

We’ll walk around Bridgefield ponds at nightfall using torches to look for frogs, toads and newts, recording any sightings.

You’ll need walking boots or wellies, long trousers and warm clothing. We recommend a head torch too. Please note there will be walking on potentially unstable ground in the darkness.

 5.30pm to 7.30pm 

Meet on Rutledge Avenue, Kingsnorth TN25 7AD 

 If you want to come along, just drop us an email at parkvolunteers@ashford.gov.uk so we know to look out for you. 

Older children (secondary school age) are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Activity level: moderate

Volunteer Session

 This session will be a little different as we learn all about traditional coppicing techniques with our guest trainer, Michael White, in the Woodland Walk. He’ll explain how coppices are created, the best species to use, how to manage them, their benefits to nature and more.

As places are limited for this session you MUST book your spot by emailing parkvolunteers@ashford.gov.uk by Friday 6 March.

If you plan to attend you should wear long trousers, long sleeves and warm layers if the weather is chilly. Gloves are provided but you may prefer to bring your own. You should also bring a drink as well as lunch if you are staying the whole day. 

9.30am to 3pm

Meet at the volunteer compound.

Activity level: moderate to heavy.

Volunteer Session

We’ll walk around Finberry ponds at nightfall using torches to look for frogs, toads and newts, recording any sightings.

You’ll need walking boots or wellies, long trousers and warm clothing. We recommend a head torch too. Please note there will be walking on potentially unstable ground in the darkness.

 6pm to 8pm

Meet on Brambling Avenue, Kingsnorth TN25 7FB 

 If you want to come along, just drop us an email at parkvolunteers@ashford.gov.uk so we know to look out for you. 

Older children (secondary school age) are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Activity level: moderate

Volunteer Session

We’ll walk around Bridgefield ponds at nightfall using torches to look for frogs, toads and newts, recording any sightings.

You’ll need walking boots or wellies, long trousers and warm clothing. We recommend a head torch too. Please note there will be walking on potentially unstable ground in the darkness.

  7.15pm to 9.15pm 

Meet on Rutledge Avenue, Kingsnorth TN25 7AD 

 If you want to come along, just drop us an email at parkvolunteers@ashford.gov.uk so we know to look out for you.

Older children (secondary school age) are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Activity level: moderate

Free Activity

 Meet new people, enjoy nature and improve your health on our free walk around Victoria Park with its beautiful scenery along the river Stour, sensory garden, woodland and seasonal wetland. 

 This easy, 30 minute, circular walk is suitable for anyone who has some level of fitness and who doesn’t have a mobility difficulty or health concerns. 

On-site parking is available and there are public toilets. The route takes well surfaced paths and tracks through woodland with only one incline and one section of steps. 

Simply turn up 10 minutes prior to the start time and wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. 

We will return to the cafe so the group can continue socialising if they wish. 

10am to 10.30am

(please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time)

Meet at Harper's Cafe.

Volunteer Session

Help us sow wildflower seeds in our meadow. We’ll rake and hoe to break up the soil then scatter seeds.

If you would like to attend you should wear long trousers and long sleeves. If sunny you should apply sunscreen and may want to wear a hat. Gloves are provided but you may prefer to bring your own. You should also bring a drink as well as lunch if you are staying the whole day. 

9.30am to 3pm

Meet at the volunteer compound.

Activity level: moderate to heavy.

Volunteer Session

We’ll walk around Finberry ponds at nightfall using torches to look for frogs, toads and newts, recording any sightings.

You’ll need walking boots or wellies, long trousers and warm clothing. We recommend a head torch too. Please note there will be walking on potentially unstable ground in the darkness.

 7.45pm to 9.45pm  

Meet on Brambling Avenue, Kingsnorth TN25 7FB 

 If you want to come along, just drop us an email at parkvolunteers@ashford.gov.uk so we know to look out for you. 

Older children (secondary school age) are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Activity level: moderate

Volunteer Session

We’ll walk alongside the banks of the river in Little Burton Park, Kennington looking for evidence of water voles and recording any information and sightings. 

You’ll need walking boots, long trousers and sunscreen if sunny. You may also want a hat.  Please note there will be a fair bit of walking on uneven ground, alongside the river.

 9.30am to 11.30am   

Meet on Frank Edinger Close, Kennington TN24 9RB 

 If you want to come along, just drop us an email at parkvolunteers@ashford.gov.uk so we know to look out for you. 

Activity level: moderate