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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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Fri, 11/01/2019 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre & Nature Reserve
Our weekly group for the under 5's - Child led play in our lovely woodland. Get messy, make some noise & enjoy being outside. Booking is essential and places are limited so please ring the Centre on 01206 729678 to book your place. Donation requested £6.00 per child. Children must be accompanied.
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Fri, 11/01/2019 - 10:30am - 12:30pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Let your toddlers explore, play and create outdoors. Weekly pre-school group for under 5's on Fridays. £6 per child, £4 per sibling, babes in arms free. Advance booking essential on 01708 748646.
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Sat, 12/01/2019 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, Squadrons Approach
Join local naturalist Dave McGough on a walk around Hornchurch Country Park and the surrounding Living Landscape to experience the fantastic array of wildlife that the valley holds. Suitable for beginners. Binoculars and scopes will be available to use. Meet at the visitor centre. Every 2nd Saturday of the month.
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Sat, 12/01/2019 - 10:00am - 3:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Discover the traditional craft of rag-rugging, using a hook and colourful scraps of fabric to create something unique for your home.
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Sun, 13/01/2019 - 9:30am - 12:30pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve, Maldon Road, Tiptree Essex
Winter work parties will start in October , once a month on a Sunday. Please wear old clothes suitable for the weather conditions and sturdy footwear. Bring a drink and snack for the break.
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Sun, 13/01/2019 - 10:00am - 12:30pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Make dens, woodland crafts, light fires and learn about wildlife. Fun for all the family in our woodland. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Sun, 13/01/2019 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, CM11 1WT
Don't know your Blue Tit from your Coal Tit or your Sparrow from your Starling? Not sure what to feed your garden birds or when? Would you like to know more about how you can support birdlife in your garden? Then this is for you. A relaxed afternoon of information and guidance from our experienced team who will help you identify common garden species and how and why you should encourage them...
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Tue, 15/01/2019 - 9:30am - 3:30pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Chafford Gorges Nature Park Visitor Centre
If you are interested in helping out please contact the Ranger: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk
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Wed, 16/01/2019 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre
Join our expert guide Liz in this friendly group aimed at ladies who would like to learn a new or improve on their birding knowledge. Please wear suitable clothes for the weather (we’ll go out rain or shine!)and good footwear for walking on some uneven surfaces. Bring binoculars if you have them or we can lend you some.
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Wed, 16/01/2019 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Langdon Visitor Centre
A fun morning of indoor and outdoor activities for pre schoolers. Suitable for 18 months up (under 18 months free when accompanying an older sibling) Booking essential