“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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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
Four Seasons at Vinters Valley Nature Reserve Book
Local photographer – Lynne Overett – has spent a year roaming all areas of the nature reserve, in her desire to capture the wildlife and beauty of the nature reserve. In the process she has produced a wonderful book, containing 95 enchanting photographs of the reserve. Lynne has kindly produced the book, free of charge, to help raise funds for the nature reserve.
The book will go on sale for £30 to cover printing costs and enable a small amount to go towards helping support the nature reserve.
We are taking orders NOW, for delivery by mid – end November, so if you would like to order a copy please email our warden, Steve, by 31st October.
For more details on the book, please click here
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DO NOT ENTER THE WATER
Recent deaths and sickness in a number of ducks and geese on the lake leads us to believe that the there may be an outbreak of Avian Botulism in this lake.
Avian botulism outbreaks in wild water birds occur relatively frequently in ponds and lakes in England and Wales in periods when there is less oxygen in the water, such as during heat waves, because the bacteria which release the botulin toxin can occur in these conditions.
The type of botulin toxin most commonly associated with avian botulism has not been reported to be associated with human disease and therefore the risk to human health is considered to be very low.
However, as a precautionary measure for any lake or pond where dead birds have been found, the official advice is to not drink from the lake, avoiding swimming or paddling in the lake and prevent pets from entering the water.
If you notice any sick birds in the lake please phone the warden as soon as possible.
NEXT EVENTs AT VINTERS VALLEY
NO EVENTS CURRENTLY PLANNED
Sorry, we currently have no planned events.
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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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