Crane Valley Local Nature Reserve

20/04/2026

Join us next Wednesday for a day of conservation work in our wonderful Crane Valley!

Cranbrook & Sissinghurst Parish Council

12/03/2026

A very productive day yesterday!

10/03/2026

Join us tomorrow (11th March) to help improve your local nature reserve!

We will be focused on the meadow area, ensuring it becomes the best habitat for our resident harvest mice as well as the many other wonderful species we have there!

We hope to see you there :)

Cranbrook & Sissinghurst Parish Council Cranbrook in Bloom

23/01/2026

The hedgerow as you enter the Crane Valley from the Co Op has been laid again this week!

15/01/2026

Check out the work we were doing this week!

15/01/2026

***Now fixed :)

Please be aware there are a couple of missing/broken boardwalk planks around the meadow area - they have been highlighted with caution tape and will be actioned next week. In the meantime please be extra cautious!

If you see any broken/loose boards in the future, please contact us :)

09/01/2026

Join us next Wednesday 14th January for some more clearance work at the Crane Valley! 😃

02/01/2026

🌿 Ever wanted to learn a traditional countryside skill whilst giving back to your local community? 🌿

Now’s your chance!

We’re laying 30 metres of hedgerow in the stunning Crane Valley – and we’d love your help!

📅 Date: Tuesday 20th January
🕙 Time: 10am – 3pm
📍 Location: Crane Valley
🥪 Refreshments included
✅ No experience or equipment needed

This is your opportunity to make a real difference for wildlife and the countryside. Bring your enthusiasm and join us for a fun, hands-on day outdoors!

👉 Sign up here: https://cranevalleyhedgelaying.eventbrite.co.uk

Let’s protect nature together! 💚

02/01/2026

Kent High Weald Partnership will be at Crane Valley on Wednesday 14th January to carry out more site management, ensuring the site is kept tidy and safe! We hope to see you there :)

🌿✨ Kick off 2026 with purpose and fresh air! ✨🌿

Join the Kent High Weald Partnership this January for hands-on conservation days across our beautiful woodlands and heathlands. Whether you’re thinning trees in Snipe Woods or managing heathland in Matfield, every task helps protect and restore our local habitats.

🗓️ Upcoming Highlights:

• Jan 7 & 21: Woodland Management in Southborough
• Jan 8 & 22: Thinning in Snipe Woods
• Jan 14: Site Maintenance at Crane Valley, Cranbrook
• Jan 15: Heathland Management at Cinderhill, Matfield
• Jan 28 & 29: Appledore Wood Thinning at Hilbert Wood

📍Meeting points vary—check the full schedule for details!

No experience needed—just enthusiasm, sturdy boots, and a love for nature. Let’s make a difference together 🌱

24/11/2025

This Wednesday Kent High Weald Partnership will be at the Crane Valley undertaking site maintenance, clearing paths, and hopefully creating a leaky dam!

We'd love to see you there, if you have any questions please email Bex on [email protected] or pop along on the day 😁

22/10/2025

20/10/2025

Limited spaces available for tomorrow's FREE Harvest Mouse Ecology and Survey Workshop!

For more information, and to book your spot, visit https://harvestmousetraining.eventbrite.co.uk

Cranbrook & Sissinghurst Parish Council

🌟 🐭 Free Harvest Mouse Ecology & Survey Workshop Led by Steve Kirk from Kent Mammal Group 🐭 🌟

Tuesday 21st October
10am - 3pm

Free for survey volunteers
Cranbrook Council Chambers & Crane
Valley Local Nature Reserve

This course is for anyone wishing to participate in the National Harvest Mouse Survey. It will inform you about the key factors affecting the status and distribution of harvest mice in the South East. You will have the opportunity to examine a variety of harvest mouse nests and gain the practical surveying experience in the field needed for the survey.

For more information, and to book your spot, visit https://harvestmousetraining.eventbrite.co.uk