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Local artist Lucia Hardy will be exhibiting some stunning pieces inspired by nature at the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve near Colchester. Lucia Hardy is an artist who describes her work as Wild, Dark and Inspired by nature. Lucia lives and works in Essex, painting expressive and engaging birds and wildlife, as well as creating emotionally
Find out more »Join Dean Williams, the Ranger at Chafford Gorges Nature for weekly Thursday volunteering sessions. The work will also provide an opportunity for you to find rare plants and animals. Where appropriate clothing. Steel toe-capped boots are useful for any heavy work. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided, but please bring water and a packed lunch.
Find out more »Sessions are weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. These sessions can change, please contact the Ranger Josh Childs before to confirm. Activities include removal of invasive species, fencing, litter picking, path clearance, pond maintenance, coppicing, hedge laying and more. Work parties may not be close to a bathroom.
Find out more »The Uttlesford EWT Local Group runs work parties on its reserves throughout the year, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, which start at 9.30 a.m. and finish around lunchtime. You do not have to be a member of the Essex Wildlife Trust to come along to these events. Venues may change at short notice. Please confirm
Find out more »Belfairs Nature Tots is an under 5's pre-school club based around nature, wildlife and the seasons at Belfairs Woodland Centre and Nature Reserve held during term time only. Youngsters will love the mix of arts, crafts and games; having stories and music; and, of course, some outdoor time in the woodlands! CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
Find out more »A fun morning of indoor and outdoor activities for pre-school children at Thurrock Thameside Nature Reserve Suitable for 18 months up (under 18 months free when accompanying an older sibling). Enjoy outdoor activities and crafts with your little ones! Meet other kids and parents. Learn about nature through games, stories and songs! Recommended for under
Find out more »Talk about the Wilderness Foundation - ColchesterJo Roberts is CEO of the Wilderness Foundation. She will give an illustrated talk on the work it does to harness the power of the wilderness to transform vulnerable lives and empower people to conserve nature. This event has been organised by the Colchester Local EWT Group but non-members
Find out more »Bill Coster will deliver an illustrated talk about Antarctica and the thriving wildlife amid the bleak landscapes of this vast and desolate continent. The footage showing vast penguin rookeries and many other highlights are spectacular. This event is organised by the Brentwood & Billericay Local EWT Group. As it is the final talk of the
Find out more »Many people find fungi a fascinating subject. Tony Boniface is a local expert and he will deliver a talk explaining how and why fungi are commercially and ecologically important in our daily lives. This event is organised by the Chelmsford Local EWT group but non-members are welcome.
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