Details: Bob Gomes is a local conservationist, and member of the group, now working in the Faversham area. He has worked for over 30 years for the RSPB on a number of reserves throughout the UK including Emley Marsh on the Isle of Sheppey. Now working as an independent ecological surveyor. West Brook is a chalk stream in Faversham (a rarity in the world). A project has been underway to restore this stream using local volunteers. see website https://favershamlife.org/friends-of-the-westbrook-and-stonebridge-pond/

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Details: A talk about Godmersham. Godmersham is starting to feature on the literary map - it's the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth and she loved Godmersham. As luck would have it, Jane Austen's nephew - Charles Knight - was a country rector and a bit of a naturalist. We have his journal from 1832 so nearly 200 years of records for the village, some of which cover his natural history observations.

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Details: Matthew Hatchwell will be giving the talk, about the natural history of the European Eel, its conservation status, protection, and cultural significance. Matthew has worked on conservation projects worldwide is a former director of Conservation at London Zoo, he is now a Trustee of Jersey Zoo and the Chair of the Trustees at the Durrell Conservation Trust.

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Details: Ben is the Senior Field Officer for the Beaver Trust. He works in the restoration team on the reintroduction project. see website https://beavertrust.org/restoration-services/

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Parking: Central car park charges apply.

Price: no charge for members, non members £5