Photography competition
This year Medway Valley Countryside Partnership has teamed up with the Valley of Visions Landscape Partnership and Medway Swale Estuary Partnership to run the photography competition along the length of the River Medway from Tonbridge to the sea. We are looking for
inspiring pictures that capture the beauty of the river valley and surrounding landscape. First prize is a live photo shoot and coaching session with the Chief Photographer for Kent Life magazine, the deadline is 30th September, so you have the whole of the summer to take some inspiring pictures! Download the rules and entry forms for more information.
Free Trees Scheme
Events
We are running a large number of FREE events over the forthcoming months. Please see the list below for just a selection, feel free to contact the relevant organiser for more information. All events free unless stated.
September 6th Canoe safari,
(FULLY BOOKED) suitable for all,
£5 charge
12th Wildlife day, Whatman Park - contact Charlotte Curtis
18th Bat walk, Mote Park
(FULLY BOOKED) - contact
Caroline Drewett
19th 10.00 Toddler walk, Whatman Park - contact Charlotte Curtis
October 31st Halloween at Teston - contact Charlotte Curtis
Biodiversity
Help us and the Kent & Medway Biological Records Centre record the special wildlife found in our area like this Painter's Mussel below.
MVCP aim to enhance and maintain the biodiversity of our area. This not only includes species such as otters and barn owls, but also the whole supporting mesh of wildlife that goes to make up the richness and evenness of our ecosystems. Spiders, like the Wasp Spider (below), have a vital role to play in the health of important wildlife sites. We have a responsibility to maintain the full mosaic of life, to help protect both Kent's plants and animals, and those of the wider European region. We work in partnership with other organisations under the Kent Biodiversity Action Plan Partnership, to deliver concrete action on maintaining and enhancing biodiversity.
