Our visitor centres organise a regular programme of events and activities for adults and families. 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, 05/05/2018 - 4:00am - 6:00am - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Enjoy a walk around the nature reserve listening to bird song and watching the reservoir wake up -
Sat, 05/05/2018 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Belfairs Woodland Centre, Eastwood Road North
Love Science? Love Space? -
Sat, 05/05/2018 - 10:30am - 1:30pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Fisher's Green Nature Reserve, Stubbins Hall Lane,
Walk to spot Nightingales and spring flowers. Meet in the Lee Valley car park in Stubbins Hall Lane at 10.30am. The event finishes approximately 1.30 pm. -
Sat, 05/05/2018 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Blue House Farm, Fambridge Road, North Fambridge Essex
Bottle feed the lambs at Blue House Farm. -
Sat, 05/05/2018 - 9:00am - 5:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Thorndon Countryside Centre Thorndon Park North The Avenue Brentwood Essex CM13 3RZ
A fundraising event at Thorndon Countryside Centre for the sale of a wide range of plants. Donated plants are always welcome, collection can be arranged. -
Sat, 05/05/2018 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre & Nature Reserve
Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale - one of Essex's great wildlife events. We have approximately 30 - 40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are extremely popular and places are limited, so please book early. Please note the reserve closes at 5 pm as normal during the Nightingale Walk period. Donation requested £6.00 per person. -
Sun, 06/05/2018 - 4:30am - 7:00am - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre & Nature Reserve
Experience the amazing sound of the dawn chorus at Fingringhoe Wick with tour guide Steve of Swallow Birding. Learn how to identify the members of our "Bird Orchestra" with Lesser Whitethroat, Blackcap, Garden and Willow Warbler and not forgetting the wonderful Nightingale. Expect many more species and round the mnorning off with a bacon bap and hot drink back at the visitor centre.... -
Sun, 06/05/2018 - 10:00am - 11:00am - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Blue House Farm, Fambridge Road, North Fambridge Essex
Bottle feed the lambs at Blue House Farm. -
Sun, 06/05/2018 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Langdon Visitor Centre
A fun morning of indoor and outdoor activities for pre-school children. Suitable for 18 months up (under 18 months free when accompanying an older sibling). Booking essential. -
Sun, 06/05/2018 - 10:00am - 1:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Sandylay and Moat Woods Nature Reserve Great Leighs Essex
Work parties are held on the first Sunday of each month from 10.00 am - 1.00 pm. Tools and refreshments are provided and younger volunteers welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult. The venue changes according to need, so it is essential to contact the wardens in advance for details.