“Maidstone’s Hidden Gem”
Vinters Valley Nature Reserve is a local wildlife oasis tucked away between the Vinters Park and Grove Green housing estates.
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FOOTPATH CLOSED
A large Beech tree has fallen, following last nights storm, blocking the steps beside the crematorium (at the top of the valley)
Please use an alternative route.
The footpath will remain closed until the tree can be safely removed and repairs made.
Fallen Trees
If you spot any tree problems from last night’s storm (Tuesday 14th January 2020) please do let us know.
A big beech tree has fallen across the steps beside the crematorium at the top of the valley and we have received reports of a blockage near the Lime Tree Avenue.
Photographic Competition 2020
We are holding a photographic competition and welcome everyone to take pictures and enter!
The theme is “Vinters Winter Beauty”
For more details please click here
We Need YOUR Support!
Vinters Valley Nature Reserve is NOT run by any council, but by a group of dedicated local volunteers, who have formed a registered charity called the “Vinters Valley Park Trust”.
To keep the nature reserve open, as a space for the whole community to enjoy we need your money and support.
You can financially support the nature reserve in a number of ways.
Please click here to find out how you can support us
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEEP SILT & MUD
The mud and sit from our main site trap north of the lake, along the main valley floor, has been removed from the silt trap today.
The mud and silt has been spread between two bunds beside the silt traps and needs to dry out and become solid, which is likely to take some time (depending on the weather).
The area had been fenced off and warning signs are in place.
However, until further notice and as a safety precaution, all dogs must be kept under full control by putting them on a lead when walking along the adjacent pathway in this area.
Please click here to see a map of the area
Many thanks
Steve Songhurst, Warden
NEXT Winter Wildlife Activity Day
Sunday 19th January 2020
Meet at 9.30am at our main store in Lodge Road
Reptile improvement in a field near our main Lodge Road entrance.
Help needed to cut back the rapidly spreading bramble and allow the grass sward to re-establish itself, creating a better habitat for our slow worms and reptiles
FIRST TIME VISIT TO THE RESERVE?
Following successful funding the many footpaths and features, found within the reserve, are now signposted and marked.
A copy of the reserve map, found on the notice boards and reserve leaflet, can be downloaded by clicking here
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