Essex Wildlife Trust, Abbotts Hall Farm, Gt Wigborough, Colchester, Essex CO5 7RZ
Basildon
Wed 10 Sep Apples and Orchards
A very different meeting tonight, our speaker Andrew Tann will be bringing along some apples, we will learn about the growing and cultivation of fruit trees. Andrew is inviting members to bring in our own apples for him to name, preferable with a stalk still attached.
Fri 12 Sep Moth Watch
Moths, Flies and Bats, bring your field guides, lenses and coat. Free tea/coffee. Meet 7pm Delmores car park TQ 683 873
Wed 8 Oct Identifying Evening
following our previous very successful evening. Members are invited to bring in items, shells, fossils, fruits, photos, interesting books etc. All to be identified and enjoyed by all. Phone Brian for more info.
Sun 19 Oct Fungi Foray
Joint meeting with Essex Field Club looking for fungi in Coombe Wood, Westley Heights CP all-day event. Meet Westley Heights 10.30am car park
Wed 12 Nov The Night Sky
An illustrated talk on the Night Sky by Royston Dean. If a clear night we will be star gazing through a telescope from the car park.
Sat 15 Nov Birdwatch at Lee Valley.
Contact Brian for more details. Meet 9am Fishers Green car park.
Wed 10 Dec The Good Life.
An illustrated but different presentation tonight as Peter Webb tells us about ‘Self-sufficiency on the Essex marshes.’ Followed with the Christmas Social food and drink.
Sat 13 Dec A visit to Blue House Farm.
A guided morning walk around the farm and along the sea wall, followed by a pub lunch (optional). Meet 10am at the farm.
Thu 1 Jan Annual Walk around Marks Hill,
A good start to the new year. Meet 10am Delmores car park. TQ 683 873
Notes and Contacts
All Wednesday indoor meetings commence at 8pm and are held in the dining hall at Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon. SS15 6NX
Non-members are most welcome; a donation of £1.00 is requested.
B.N.H.S. and E.W.T. members 50p. Refreshments available. Ample parking space. For further information phone Brian Dawson 01268 491540 Meetings organiser.
Work parties are held on Marks Hill from September to March on most Sunday mornings. Everyone is welcome. Phone for further details.
For more information telephone Brian Dawson on (01268) 491540.