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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Tue, 21/05/2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, CM11 1WT
Come and join the Hanningfield Hatchlings. Fortnightly pre-school group for the under 5's including wildlife activities on the nature reserve, games, crafts and music in the centre. Drink and snack included. Booking Essential.
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Tue, 21/05/2013 - 11:00am - 3:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Tiptree heath
Characteristics, history and development over the centuries of lowland heath habitat, in particular of Essex heaths, will be described. The related wildlife will be summarised. Attention will be paid to succession, positive and negative influences and the resulting need for continual management.
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Tue, 21/05/2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Blue House Farm
Work parties are held every Tuesday at Blue House Farm and other local nature reserves.
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Tue, 21/05/2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
We run practical conservation work parties for volunteers on a Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am until 4pm.
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Tue, 21/05/2013 - 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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Tue, 21/05/2013 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Langdon Visitor Centre
Enjoy our 5k trail run through beautiful surroundings. No changing facilities but toilets and refreshments available.
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Wed, 22/05/2013 - 10:30am - 12:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre
A fun session for the under 5's. We spend an hour and a half exploring the nature reserve, discovering new things and finishing with a wildlife themed story. All children must be accompanied by an adult. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
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Wed, 22/05/2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Langdon Visitor Centre
Indoor and outdoor fun and games for pre-schoolers and their carers.Suitable for 18 months to 4 yrs (babes in arms go free when accompanying an older sibling)
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Wed, 22/05/2013 - 9:30am - 2:30pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Eastwood Road North
Come along to Belfairs Park and join in with one our work parties. No experience needed, guidance and tools provided. Varied tasks on and around the reserve.
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Wed, 22/05/2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
We run practical conservation work parties for volunteers on a Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am until 4pm.