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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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.
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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...
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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. -
Mon, 27/05/2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: St Michael's Church Car Park
Our days out and about exploring the Living Landscape and the nature reserves of Daws Heath.
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Mon, 27/05/2013 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Nature and wildlife themed activity and craft afternoon, different themes each week, aimed at primary school aged children but everyone welcome.
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Mon, 27/05/2013 - 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... -
Tue, 28/05/2013 - 10:00am - 11:00am - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Chafford Gorges Nature Park
Come and decorate your very own plate to take away and use at home.
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Tue, 28/05/2013 - 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, 28/05/2013 - 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)