Our visitor centres organise a regular programme of events and activities for adults and families. Events taking place over the next few weeks are listed below.
The Trust has fourteen Local Groups across the county that organise a programme of walks and talks for local members. Non-members are welcome at these events.
Booking is essential for most centre events, so make sure you call or visit the centre in advance to avoid disappointment.
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Sat, 25/05/2013 - 5:30am - 7:30am - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve, Grange Farm Centre, Grange Farm Lane
Accompanied by an Essex Wildlife Trust Ranger you will tune your ears into a variety of birdsong from both resident and migrant species. You will also learn why certain birds choose these important habitats to build their nests and raise their young.
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Sat, 25/05/2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Lexden Gathering Grounds
Do you enjoy being outside in the woods?
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Sat, 25/05/2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Join us for advice about gardening for wildlife. There will be wildlife friendly plants for sale in the visitor centre too.
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Sat, 25/05/2013 - 9:00am - 5:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Fingringhoe Wick visitor centre
THIS IS NOT A GUIDED WALK. If you wish to hear the Nightingales please visit during our opening hours. This is purely information so visitors are aware they can experience the Nightingales during our opening hours: Tues - Sun 9am - 5pm. Bank Holidays 9am - 5pm. Please note the Nightingale will be singing much less as we head towards June NO BOOKING REQUIRED. Please remember this is NOT A...
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Sat, 25/05/2013 - 10:00am - 5:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
A fun day for all the family. Includes the grand opening of the children's wildlife play area.
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Sun, 26/05/2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, CM11 1WT
Join Daniel Bridge for an enlightening one-day workshop concentrating on garden and flower photography in the beautiful surroundings of Hanningfield Reservoir and RHS Hyde Hall. Looking at composition, lighting, choice of subject and more, Daniel will guide you to great results with a slideshow and discussion in the morning at Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre followed by an afternoon of...
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Sun, 26/05/2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Join us for advice about gardening for wildlife. There will be wildlife friendly plants for sale in the visitor centre too. -
Sun, 26/05/2013 - 9:00am - 5:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Fingringhoe Wick visitor centre
THIS IS NOT A GUIDED WALK. If you wish to hear the Nightingales please visit during our opening hours. This is purely information so visitors are aware they can experience the Nightingales during our opening hours: Tues - Sun 9am - 5pm. Bank Holidays 9am - 5pm. Please note the Nightingale will be singing much less as we head towards June NO BOOKING REQUIRED. Please remember this is NOT A... -
Sat, 25/05/2013 - 9:00am - Sun, 26/05/2013 - 5:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
An exhibition of wildlife photographs by Andy Webb and David Harrison
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Mon, 27/05/2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, CM11 1WT
Enjoy a morning full of adventure and survival skills on the nature reserve, and have a go at building your own den! This event is for 4 – 8 year olds, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential.