Well, it has officially been a dry January….. not just for those carrying out New Year resolutions, but also in…

Today marks a significant milestone for Dane Valley Woods. For the last six months we have been working hard on…

On a fine January morning last Sunday, the newest trees were introduced to the Woods, when our volunteers planted a…

Following success last year in finding a brown argus butterfly, Malcolm Watling visited Dane Valley Woods back in July to…

In between the rain and wind, we have had a few sunny days, and these are the best times to…

After doing a voluntary litter pick last month at the woodlands, 1st Margate Cubs were thanked by Secretary Kashmir Flint,…

Dane Valley Woods is pleased to be attending todays fair at the new Dreamland Ballroom, organised by the Thanet Volunteer…

Amazing, amazing, amazing news! Thanks to everyone voting in Tesco stores, we have been awarded the first prize of £12,000…

We are excited to announce Dane Valley Woods has won a major new grant proposal, with a guaranteed £8,000 but…

Every so often we are contacted by members of the public who have spotted various things in the Woods. Mr…

Our secretary and media manager, Kashmir Flint, has been talking about her role and the benefits of volunteering..... "Being a…

Snake’s head fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) is a British flower which has become nationally scarce. The snake’s head fritillary is commonly…

The United Kingdom is home to six types of reptile, and one of these scaly friends is found abundantly in…

Our annual tree planting event is coming up, and following feedback from our Summer Open Day, we are creating a…

The field vole (Microtus agrestis) is one of the three species of vole found across the United Kingdom. It is…

The common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) is a striking summer and autumnal species. The males have blood red or fiery orange…

This fuzzy copper caterpillar is the larvae to the ruby tiger moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa). It is the most common of…

On a bright and sunny Saturday 29 September 2012, Dane Valley Woods volunteers teamed up with Canterbury Christ Church University…

Yes it's hard to believe - tree planting has taken place at Dane Valley Woods since 2003 - and to…

After last year's dry spring that caused much consternation for us tree planters as well as the loss of a…

A fantatsic effort by hardy volunteers at Dane Valley Woods planted around 400 trees on Saturday morning.  The site now…

This Sunday sees the first of this winter's tree planting mornings at Dane Valley Woods.  Timed to coincide with National…

Not an everyday term is your actual fedge.  However, the idea is beautifully simple and with the help of AJS…

We will be joined by woodland craftsman Alan Sage as we continue to improve the headquarters by planting a living…

We managed to avoid the showers to day and had a great time properly installing the pond, recreating the glade…

A "Bats & Moths" event was held last night, organised by the Windmill Community Allotment Project in conjunction with the…

Dane Valley Woods have a new events programme so that you will know exactly when we are up and active…

Dane Valley Woods are in the final stages of arranging a partnership with the Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society to…

With the trees happily growing in the wood last Sunday saw us crack on with revamping the Dane Valley Woods…

Whilst the dry, hot weather may be great for early season barbeques and working up a tan before you go…