Essex Wildlife Trust events

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.

  • 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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    Hanningfield Reservoir

  • 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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    Sunflower

  • 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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    Hear the Nightingales

  • 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.

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    Hanningfield Reservoir

  • 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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    worms from old socks and tights

  • 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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    Monday Funday

  • 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...

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    Hear the Nightingales

  • 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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    Decorate A Plate

  • 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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    Hanningfield Reservoir

  • 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)

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    Pre-school children having fun with their parents in the woods