The Wildlife Trusts

9:00-13:00 Work Parties at Gernon Bushes

Work parties take place throughout the winter. Ring Brian McGhie for dates, location and further details 01992 573514.

10:00-16:00 Work Parties at Roding Valley Nature Reserve

Work parties are held on a Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am until 4.pm. Contact 020 8508 1593 or email patrickb@essexwt.org.uk for further details.

10:00-15:00 Abberton Work Party 1

We are running a conservation work party every Wednesday from 10am - 3pm. No experience needed; all training and tools provided if necessary. Please bring a packed lunch (hot drinks provided) and wear suitable clothing and sturdy boots. For more information or to say that you are coming please call Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Phyllis Currie Work Parties

Working parties are held every Thursday during the winter (usually the beginning of October to the end of March) and on alternate Thursdays for the other six months. We meet at 9.30am in the car park. New volunteers are very welcome. For more information contact the warden, Sylvia Jiggins on 01376 324311.

10:30-15:00 Greenbunch February

A conservation work party for young people aged 11 - 16. We meet once a month and carry out practical work on our nature reserve. It's a great way to meet friends, help the wildlife in your local area and it looks great on your CV. Contact Ali at the visitor centre for more information or to book your place FREE 01206 738 172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:00-13:00 Basildon Marks Hill Work Parties

Work parties are held most Sunday mornings until the end of March. Meet at the entrance on Staneway (north west side) by the green farm gate and seat. NB parking is not permissible on the verge, please park inside the gate. Tools, gloves and refreshments provided. Help is always welcome. Contact Peter Furze for further information on 01268 532882.

9:15-12:30 Work Parties at Crowsheath Wood

Work parties take place on alternate Sunday mornings from 9.15am until 12.30pm. For more information call on Stuart Fleming (Warden) 01268 761137.

9:30-13:00 Work Party at Iron Latch

Please join us and help us to carry out essential conservation work on our nature reserves. For further details contact John Thorogood on 01206 768771.

9:30-13:00 Shadwell Wood Work Party

For further details contact Mike Rowley on 01799 550378.

9:30-12:30 Woodham Fen Work Party

Work parties are held on the first Sunday of the month, 9.30 till 12.30. Tools provided, wear old cloths and gardening gloves. Meet recycling centre road car park. For further details contact Bill Thomas (Warden) 01621 862960.

10:00-13:00 Two Tree Island Work Party

Regular work parties are held on the second Sunday of every month. They take place from 10am to 1pm with a tea break at half time. The meeting point is at the tool store on the east side of the island. Please contact the volunteer warden Mark Bridges on 01702 557971 for more details.

10:00-16:00 Work Parties at Blue House Farm

Blue House Farm and other local nature reserves. Work parties are held every Tuesday, 10.00 am to 4.00pm. Please contact Nick Robson or Tim Lawrence for further details and location.

Location Blue House Farm

10:00-15:00 Abberton Work Party 2

We are running a conservation work party every Wednesday from 10am - 3pm. No experience needed; all training and tools provided if necessary. Please bring a packed lunch (hot drinks provided) and wear suitable clothing and sturdy boots. For more information or to say that you are coming please call Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Phyllis Currie Work Parties

Working parties are held every Thursday during the winter (usually the beginning of October to the end of March) and on alternate Thursdays for the other six months. We meet at 9.30am in the car park. New volunteers are very welcome. For more information contact the warden, Sylvia Jiggins on 01376 324311.

10:00-15:30 Work Parties at Cranham Marsh

Work parties are held on the second Thursday and last Sunday of every month until March, and from April onwards on the second Thursday only. Start at 10 am, meeting at the tool hut on the reserve, until 3.30 pm . Tools, work gloves and tea provided. A range of tasks including coppicing in the woods, hedgelaying, scrub-bashing, and a bit of fence and ditch work. For more detail call warden Tony Gunton on 01708 220897 or email tonygunton@btconnect.com

9:30-12:30 Tiptree Heath Winter Work Parties February

Bring hardwearing clothes, according to the weather, and a snack for the break. Gloves, tools and eye protectors will be provided if needed. For further information ring 07842 110051.

Location Tiptree Heath

9:30-13:00 Work Party at Tiptree Heath

Please join us and help us to carry out essential conservation work on our nature reserves. For further details contact the warden Joan Pinch for on 07842 110051.

10:00-15:00 Abberton Work Party 3

We are running a conservation work party every Wednesday from 10am - 3pm. No experience needed; all training and tools provided if necessary. Please bring a packed lunch (hot drinks provided) and wear suitable clothing and sturdy boots. For more information or to say that you are coming please call Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Phyllis Currie Work Parties

Working parties are held every Thursday during the winter (usually the beginning of October to the end of March) and on alternate Thursdays for the other six months. We meet at 9.30am in the car park. New volunteers are very welcome. For more information contact the warden, Sylvia Jiggins on 01376 324311.

10:00-15:00 Conservation Club February Half Term

Activity : COPPICING THE HAZEL WOOD Our regular conservation day for young volunteers. Normally takes place on Fridays in school holidays. An opportunity for young adults to volunteer at Bedfords Park, meet new people, learn new skills and help look after this beautiful park. All activities supervised. Bring a packed lunch and wear suitable clothing and footwear for working outdoors. Suitable for secondary school age young adults (11 years and older) Booking in advance essential.

Location Bedfords Park Visitor Centre

10:00-15:00 Abberton Work Party 4

We are running a conservation work party every Wednesday from 10am - 3pm. No experience needed; all training and tools provided if necessary. Please bring a packed lunch (hot drinks provided) and wear suitable clothing and sturdy boots. For more information or to say that you are coming please call Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Phyllis Currie Work Parties

Working parties are held every Thursday during the winter (usually the beginning of October to the end of March) and on alternate Thursdays for the other six months. We meet at 9.30am in the car park. New volunteers are very welcome. For more information contact the warden, Sylvia Jiggins on 01376 324311.

9:00-13:00 Tollesbury Wick Work Party

Work parties are held on the last Saturday of each month. For further information contact Jonathan Smith on 01621 868628.

13:00-16:00 Tiptree Heath Winter Work Party February

Bring hardwearing clothes, according to the weather, and a snack for the break. Gloves, tools and eye protectors will be provided if needed. For further information ring 07842 110051.

Location Tiptree Heath

9:30-13:00 Work Party at Lexden Gathering Grounds

Please join us and help us to carry out essential conservation work on our nature reserves. For further details contact Keith Harvey on 01206 861990.

10:00-15:00 Abberton Work Party 5

We are running a conservation work party every Wednesday from 10am - 3pm. No experience needed; all training and tools provided if necessary. Please bring a packed lunch (hot drinks provided) and wear suitable clothing and sturdy boots. For more information or to say that you are coming please call Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:00-13:00 Work Parties at Gernon Bushes nature reserve

Work parties take place throughout the winter. Ring Brian McGhie for dates, location and further details 01992 573514.

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Phyllis Currie Work Parties

Working parties are held every Thursday during the winter (usually the beginning of October to the end of March) and on alternate Thursdays for the other six months. We meet at 9.30am in the car park. New volunteers are very welcome. For more information contact the warden, Sylvia Jiggins on 01376 324311.

10:30-15:00 Greenbunch March

A conservation work party for young people aged 11 - 16. We meet once a month and carry out practical work on our nature reserve. It's a great way to meet friends, help the wildlife in your local area and it looks great on your CV. Contact Ali at the visitor centre for more information or to book your place FREE 01206 738 172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:00-13:00 Work Partieas at Marks Hill Basildon

Work parties are held most Sunday mornings until the end of March. Meet at the entrance on Staneway (north west side) by the green farm gate and seat. NB parking is not permissible on the verge, please park inside the gate. Tools, gloves and refreshments provided. Help is always welcome. Contact Peter Furze for further information on 01268 532882.

9:15-12:30 Crowsheath Wood Work Party

Work parties take place on alternate Sunday mornings from 9.15am until 12.30pm. For more information call on Stuart Fleming (Warden) 01268 761137.

9:30-13:00 Iron Latch Work Parties

Please join us and help us to carry out essential conservation work on our nature reserves. For further details contact John Thorogood on 01206 768771.

9:30-13:00 Work Party at Shadwell Wood

For further details contact Mike Rowley on 01799 550378.

9:30-12:30 Woodham Fen Work Parties

Work parties are held on the first Sunday of the month, 9.30 till 12.30. Tools provided, wear old cloths and gardening gloves. Meet recycling centre road car park. For further details contact Bill Thomas (Warden) 01621 862960.

10:00-13:00 Work Parties at Two Tree Island

Regular work parties are held on the second Sunday of every month. They take place from 10am to 1pm with a tea break at half time. The meeting point is at the tool store on the east side of the island. Please contact the volunteer warden Mark Bridges on 01702 557971 for more details.

10:00-16:00 Blue House Farm and other local nature reserves

Blue House Farm and other local nature reserves. Work parties are held every Tuesday, 10.00 am to 4.00pm. Please contact Nick Robson or Tim Lawrence for further details and location.

Location Blue House Farm

10:00-16:00 Roding Valley Work Parties

Work parties are held on a Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am until 4.pm. Contact 020 8508 1593 or email patrickb@essexwt.org.uk for further details.

10:00-15:00 Abberton Work Party 6

We are running a conservation work party every Wednesday from 10am - 3pm. No experience needed; all training and tools provided if necessary. Please bring a packed lunch (hot drinks provided) and wear suitable clothing and sturdy boots. For more information or to say that you are coming please call Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Phyllis Currie Work Parties

Working parties are held every Thursday during the winter (usually the beginning of October to the end of March) and on alternate Thursdays for the other six months. We meet at 9.30am in the car park. New volunteers are very welcome. For more information contact the warden, Sylvia Jiggins on 01376 324311.

10:00-15:30 Work Parties Cranham Marsh

Work parties are held on the second Thursday and last Sunday of every month until March, and from April onwards on the second Thursday only. Start at 10 am, meeting at the tool hut on the reserve, until 3.30 pm . Tools, work gloves and tea provided. A range of tasks including coppicing in the woods, hedgelaying, scrub-bashing, and a bit of fence and ditch work. For more detail call warden Tony Gunton on 01708 220897 or email tonygunton@btconnect.com

10:00-15:00 Abberton Work Party 8

We are running a conservation work party every Wednesday from 10am - 3pm. No experience needed; all training and tools provided if necessary. Please bring a packed lunch (hot drinks provided) and wear suitable clothing and sturdy boots. For more information or to say that you are coming please call Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Phyllis Currie Work Parties

Working parties are held every Thursday during the winter (usually the beginning of October to the end of March) and on alternate Thursdays for the other six months. We meet at 9.30am in the car park. New volunteers are very welcome. For more information contact the warden, Sylvia Jiggins on 01376 324311.

9:30-13:00 West Wood Work Party

For further details contact Mike Rowley on 01799 550378.

10:00-15:00 Abberton Work Party 9

We are running a conservation work party every Wednesday from 10am - 3pm. No experience needed; all training and tools provided if necessary. Please bring a packed lunch (hot drinks provided) and wear suitable clothing and sturdy boots. For more information or to say that you are coming please call Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Phyllis Currie Work Parties

Working parties are held every Thursday during the winter (usually the beginning of October to the end of March) and on alternate Thursdays for the other six months. We meet at 9.30am in the car park. New volunteers are very welcome. For more information contact the warden, Sylvia Jiggins on 01376 324311.

10:00-15:00 Abberton Work Party 10

We are running a conservation work party every Wednesday from 10am - 3pm. No experience needed; all training and tools provided if necessary. Please bring a packed lunch (hot drinks provided) and wear suitable clothing and sturdy boots. For more information or to say that you are coming please call Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Phyllis Currie Work Parties

Working parties are held every Thursday during the winter (usually the beginning of October to the end of March) and on alternate Thursdays for the other six months. We meet at 9.30am in the car park. New volunteers are very welcome. For more information contact the warden, Sylvia Jiggins on 01376 324311.

9:00-13:00 Work Parties at Tollesbury Wick

Work parties are held on the last Saturday of each month. For further information contact Jonathan Smith on 01621 868628.

9:00-13:00 Work Party at Gernon Bushes

Work parties take place throughout the winter. Ring Brian McGhie for dates, location and further details 01992 573514.

9:15-12:30 Work Party at Crowsheath Wood

Work parties take place on alternate Sunday mornings from 9.15am until 12.30pm. For more information call on Stuart Fleming (Warden) 01268 761137.

9:30-12:30 Work Party at Woodham Fen

Work parties are held on the first Sunday of the month, 9.30 till 12.30. Tools provided, wear old cloths and gardening gloves. Meet recycling centre road car park. For further details contact Bill Thomas (Warden) 01621 862960.

10:00-13:00 Work Party at Two Tree Island

Regular work parties are held on the second Sunday of every month. They take place from 10am to 1pm with a tea break at half time. The meeting point is at the tool store on the east side of the island. Please contact the volunteer warden Mark Bridges on 01702 557971 for more details.

10:00-16:00 Work parties at Blue House Farm and other local nature reserves

Blue House Farm and other local nature reserves. Work parties are held every Tuesday, 10.00 am to 4.00pm. Please contact Nick Robson or Tim Lawrence for further details and location.

Location Blue House Farm

10:00-16:00 Work Parties at Roding Valley

Work parties are held on a Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am until 4.pm. Contact 020 8508 1593 or email patrickb@essexwt.org.uk for further details.

10:00-15:00 Abberton Work Party 11

We are running a conservation work party every Wednesday from 10am - 3pm. No experience needed; all training and tools provided if necessary. Please bring a packed lunch (hot drinks provided) and wear suitable clothing and sturdy boots. For more information or to say that you are coming please call Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Work Parties at Phyllis Currie

Working parties are held on alternate Thursdays from April to September. We meet at 9.30am in the car park. New volunteers are very welcome. For more information contact the warden, Sylvia Jiggins on 01376 324311.

10:00-15:00 Abberton Work Party 12

We are running a conservation work party every Wednesday from 10am - 3pm. No experience needed; all training and tools provided if necessary. Please bring a packed lunch (hot drinks provided) and wear suitable clothing and sturdy boots. For more information or to say that you are coming please call Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

10:00-15:00 Green Bunch 12th April 2012

Join our group of young volunteers, aged 11 - 18, and take part in practical conservation work to help manage our reserve. Free.

Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre

10:00-15:30 Cranham Marsh April Work Party

Work parties are held on the second Thursday of every month. Start at 10 am, meeting at the tool hut on the reserve, until 3.30 pm . Tools, work gloves and tea provided. A range of tasks including coppicing in the woods, hedgelaying, scrub-bashing, and a bit of fence and ditch work. For more detail call warden Tony Gunton on 01708 220897 or email tonygunton@btconnect.com

10:00-15:00 Abberton Work Party 13

We are running a conservation work party every Wednesday from 10am - 3pm. No experience needed; all training and tools provided if necessary. Please bring a packed lunch (hot drinks provided) and wear suitable clothing and sturdy boots. For more information or to say that you are coming please call Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:00-10:00 Abberton Work Party 14

We are running a conservation work party every Wednesday from 10am - 3pm. No experience needed; all training and tools provided if necessary. Please bring a packed lunch (hot drinks provided) and wear suitable clothing and sturdy boots. For more information or to say that you are coming please call Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:00-13:00 Work Party at Tollesbury Wick

Work parties are held on the last Saturday of each month. For further information contact Jonathan Smith on 01621 868628.

9:00-13:00 Work Party at Gernon Bushes nature reserve

Work parties take place throughout the winter. Ring Brian McGhie for dates, location and further details 01992 573514.

10:00-16:00 Blue House Farm work parties and other local nature reserves

Blue House Farm and other local nature reserves. Work parties are held every Tuesday, 10.00 am to 4.00pm. Please contact Nick Robson or Tim Lawrence for further details and location.

Location Blue House Farm

10:00-16:00 Roding Valley Work Party

Work parties are held on a Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am until 4.pm. Contact 020 8508 1593 or email patrickb@essexwt.org.uk for further details.

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Work parties at Phyllis Currie nature reserve

Working parties are held on alternate Thursdays from April to September. We meet at 9.30am in the car park. New volunteers are very welcome. For more information contact the warden, Sylvia Jiggins on 01376 324311.

9:15-12:30 Crowsheath Wood Work Parties May

Work parties take place on alternate Sunday mornings from 9.15am until 12.30pm. For more information call on Stuart Fleming (Warden) 01268 761137.

9:30-12:30 Work Parties at Woodham Fen

Work parties are held on the first Sunday of the month, 9.30 till 12.30. Tools provided, wear old cloths and gardening gloves. Meet recycling centre road car park. For further details contact Bill Thomas (Warden) 01621 862960.

10:00-13:00 Two Tree Island May Work Party

Regular work parties are held on the second Sunday of every month. They take place from 10am to 1pm with a tea break at half time. The meeting point is at the tool store on the east side of the island. Please contact the volunteer warden Mark Bridges on 01702 557971 for more details.

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

10:00-15:30 Cranham Marsh May Work Party

Work parties are held on the second Thursday of every month. Start at 10 am, meeting at the tool hut on the reserve, until 3.30 pm . Tools, work gloves and tea provided. A range of tasks including coppicing in the woods, hedgelaying, scrub-bashing, and a bit of fence and ditch work. For more detail call warden Tony Gunton on 01708 220897 or email tonygunton@btconnect.com

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

9:00-13:00 Tollesbury Wick May Work Party

Work parties are held on the last Saturday of each month. For further information contact Jonathan Smith on 01621 868628.

9:30-13:00 Abberton Reservoir Work Party

We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more information or to say you are coming contact Jo or Charlie on 01206 738172.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre