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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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Wed, 15/08/2018 - 10:30am - 12:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Bedfords Park
Get wild outdoors – explore, discover, play & create! Weekly parents & toddler group based around nature, wildlife and seasons. Including indoor crafts and play; explore outdoors through activities and games. Come dressed for the weather. Under 5’s. £6 per child (£4 per sibling). Advance Booking Essential. Special Offer! Book 6 sessions in a row and just pay for 5!
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Wed, 15/08/2018 - 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
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Wed, 15/08/2018 - 10:00am - 12:30pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Cudmore Grove, Colchester
Join our Shoresearch project and help survey our marine wildlife. Shoresearch is a volunteer scheme to identify and record animals, plants and habitats along our shoreline. The project aims to build a baseline of data on the marine wildlife that occurs in Essex.
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Wed, 15/08/2018 - 10:00am - 12:30pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
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Wed, 15/08/2018 - 10:00am - 12:30pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Belfairs Woodland Centre
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Wed, 15/08/2018 - 10:00am - 2:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, CM11 1WT
Young Adventurers is for 8 - 12 year olds who want to get adventurous outdoors. Enjoy making fires, building shelters, tracking animals? Then this is for you. Children may be unaccompanied. £10 per child. Booking essential.
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Wed, 15/08/2018 - 11:00am - 3:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: The Naze Centre
This is a drop-in self-led activity. Suggested donation of £4 per child. -
Wed, 15/08/2018 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Bedfords Park
Hunt for the minibeasts living at Bedfords Park, look under logs, in the trees, amongst the grass and see what you will find. Make your own minibeast clay model to take home. Ages 3+. £3 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. -
Wed, 15/08/2018 - 9:30am - 3:30pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Fun filled drop off session for 8-12 year olds
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Wed, 15/08/2018 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Essex Wildlife Trust
Venue: Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve, Maldon Road, Tiptree Essex
Professor Ted Benton will lead the walk and identify a range of invertebrates, including the the rare Heath Bee, only found on Tiptree Heath and one other site in Essex.