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Winter Survival
As the temperature drops and food becomes scarce, winter can become a challenging time for wildlife in Essex. It is at this time that garden visitors will be in need of a regular source of energy…
Grange Farm Family Survival Adventure
Put your bushcraft and survival skills to the test this half term! 🔥
Ingrebourne Survival and Campfire Pancakes
Join us for a morning of Shelter building, using a flint and steel to start a fire, and a campfire🔥
Hanningfield Outdoor Cooking and Bushcraft for Adults
Escape the Christmas chaos and start the new year fresh.
Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land that are especially important for their wildlife. They are some of our most valuable wildlife areas.
Outdoor activity sessions for adults and children in Tendring
Want to get into nature but not sure where to start? Bring your child along to our free Nature Tots or Nature Babies sessions, or join one of our adult winter work party sessions!
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Lapwing
The distinctive rounded wings of the lapwing are displayed beautifully when it wheels around a winter sky in a massive flock. In spring, these flocks disperse and some birds breed in the UK.…