At Bon Volks, we want to help creating more habitats by constructing swift boxes to attach to the back of our buildings. We started the Swift Guardians project in 2023 and we want to continue providing nesting places for our feathered friends. Join us to learn how to build the perfect box for the swifts to nest in. All materials are retrieved from our Circular Margate programme and you’ll leave the session with a box ready to use.

Take part in our online ‘swift-stake’ on social media and guess the swifts’ arrival date on Dane Park Road in Margate. We have partnered with Little Swift and Youngs Nurseries who are kindly sponsoring the draw offering vouchers to win.

All you have to do is pick an arrival date and let us know in-person or here!

Join us for an illustrated talk celebrating what makes these birds so extraordinary. Swifts spend almost their entire life on the wing, but all is not right in their world. Find out how we can all help them.

Free event (20 places available, please book via the link)
Please let us know if you have any access needs via the booking form.

What can we do to support our urban biodiversity?

Join us for a walk around our neighbourhood to discuss what we can do to improve biodiversity and enhance our access to thriving green spaces.

This will be an open discussion, where we would be pleased to hear what the neighbourhood wants from its green spaces and how Bon Volks can help you achieve that.

Please let us know if you have any access needs via the booking form.

Calling all young creatives!

Join us for a fun and imaginative swift headdress-making workshop, where you’ll design and create your very own bird-inspired head piece. Using colourful materials, feathers, and lots of creativity, you'll craft a headdress that captures the speed and elegance of swifts in flight. This hands-on session is a great way to explore nature through creative making. No experience needed - just bring your imagination and get ready to soar!

2 hr session
Suitable for children aged 7 - 12 and their parents
Free workshop (16 places available, please book via the link)
Please let us know if you have any access needs via the booking form.

Join Rachel Boot (representative of the Margate Swift group, part of the Swift Local Network) to conduct a swift survey, this is a chance to connect with nature, learn about local swifts, and contribute to conservation efforts, all through the power of observation!