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January 2020
Wednesday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Join Dean Williams, the Ranger at Chafford Gorges Nature for weekly 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. Contact Dean if you are interested in helping out. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Langdon Nature Reserve
Volunteer 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 »Nature Tots – The Naze
Nature Tots is a weekly pre-school parent and toddler group for under 5s every Wednesday at The Naze Includes wildlife-themed activities, games and crafts. The sessions will include a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities so wrap up warm when the weather is cold. We may be on the beach when the tide is out so please bring appropriate footwear and clothing. Please note that access for pushchairs may be limited especially for beach activities. Booking Essential
Find out more »Home-education Forest School Group – Benfleet
This Forest School Group at Pound Wood Nature Reserve is for children and their parents/carers, who are home-educated. Forest School is a child-led process facilitated by our Forest School trained leaders. We learn about wildlife, create crafts from natural materials, light fires, build dens - socialise, problem solve, build resilience and independence - and most of all HAVE FUN!! All in the beautiful and calm surroundings of our reserve at Pound Wood, Thundersley Bring a snack to cook on the…
Find out more »Nature Tots – Abberton
Nature Tots is a weekly preschool group for under 5's during term time at Abberton Nature Reserve, where young children can explore, play and learn through nature. The EWT team guarantee a fun filled morning of wildlife adventures, crafts and stories. As the seasons change, we like to get outside, explore, play, learn and create based on a different natural theme each week. From bug hunting and leaf spotting to clay creations and pond dipping - the only limit is…
Find out more »Nature Tots – Langdon
Join the EWT team at Langdon Nature Reserve for a fun morning of wildlife themed activities, including outdoor adventures, craft and story. Suitable for pre-school aged children, accompanied by an adult, babes in arms free when accompanying an older sibling. Suitable outdoor clothing required. Advance booking is essential
Find out more »Roding Forest School Nature Tots
Forest School Nature Tots is a weekly parent and toddler group where young children can explore, play and learn through nature. As the seasons change, discover and learn each week through a range of fun wildlife themed activities from bug hunting and leaf spotting to natural painting and stick creatures. Suitable for ages 18mth to 5 yrs. Must be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable clothing for the outdoors. Booking is essential
Find out more »Thursday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
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. Contact Dean if you are interested in helping out. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Langdon Nature Reserve
Volunteer 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 »Belfairs Nature Tots
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 Booking is essential
Find out more »Thameside Nature Tots
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 5s. Meet at the lower Crown Green car park by the forest. Booking Essential
Find out more »Nature Tots (Under 5s) – Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
This weekly pre-school group, held on alternate Tuesdays and Fridays at Hanningfield Nature Reserve, is for the under 5's. The session includes wildlife activities on the nature reserve, crafts and games in the centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Langdon Nature Reserve
Volunteer 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 »Forest School Nature Tots – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Bedfords Forest School Nature Tots is a weekly parent toddler group for toddlers to explore, play and create outdoors. Look for creepy crawlies, build dens, balance on ropes, get messy in our mud kitchen, fly through the trees on our rope swing , relax in the hammock, play woodland games and watch the fire. The only limit is their imagination! Weekly pre-school group for under 5's on Fridays Advance booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots – Fingringhoe Nature Reserve
A weekly group for the under 5's providing child led play in the lovely Fingringhoe woodland. Get messy, make some noise & enjoy being outside. Booking is essential and places are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »February 2020
Youth Rangers – Hanningfield Reservoir
A fortnightly group for children aged 8-11 years old who enjoy the outdoors, wildlife and getting their hands dirty at Hanningfield Reservoir Centre and Nature Reserve. Lots of different indoor and outdoor activities.
Find out more »Crafty Saturdays – Thurrock Thameside Nature Park
Onsite parkingDrop into Thurrock Thameside Nature Park and make a clever craft with our volunteer, Crafty Carol. Each week there will be a different theme. This is a drop-in event suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Young rangers – Abberton
A brilliant opportunity for 13-17 year olds to volunteer and gain practical conservation experience. The event is held at the Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve on the first Saturday of every moth except for August. Young Rangers is a volunteer conservation group specifically for 13-17 year olds. It is designed for teenagers looking to gain practical conservation and survey experience either for their Duke of Edinburgh award or to help them towards a career in the conservation sector. Past tasks include…
Find out more »Wildlife Walk at Heybridge Basin for wintering birds
Join the Havering Local EWT Group for a beautiful winter wildlife walk through Heybridge Basin looking out for wintering birds. Please wear clothing suitable for being outdoors
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Chigborough Lakes Nature Reserve
We are a friendly group and new volunteers will be made welcome. Work parties are normally held on the first Sunday of the month, but do always check as dates and times may change. Do bring drinks and snacks, and maybe lunch incase we carry on a bit longer. Please contact the warden at for details and more information
Find out more »Volunteer Wortk Party: Sawbridgeworth Marsh Nature Reserve
Work parties at Sawbridgeworth Nature Reserve take place every Sunday. Contact the warden Bob Reed for more information.
Find out more »Forest School Fun Sundays – Hanningfield Nature Reserve
A fantastic outdoor family event for all the family at Hanningfield Nature Reserve, near Chelmsford. Forest School Activities in the woods include bug hunting, build dens, balance on a rope walk, make woodland crafts, use tools, create wild art, play woodland games and learn how to light fires. The only limit is your imagination. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party. Sandylay & Moat Woods / Little Waltham Meadows
These work parties are held on the first Sunday of each month. The venue changes according to need, so it is essential to contact the wardens in advance and confirm meeting points. (terriamory@hotmail.com or blackberry67@hotmail.co.uk) Tools and refreshments provided. Younger volunteers welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult.
Find out more »Forest School Fun Sundays – Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
A fantastic outdoor family event for all the family at Fingringhoe Hoe Wick Nature Reserve, near Colchester Forest School Activities in the woods include bug hunting, build dens, balance on a rope walk, make woodland crafts, use tools, create wild art, play woodland games and learn how to light fires. The only limit is your imagination. Suitable for children 5+ who must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Abbotts Hall Farm Nature Tots
A wonderful regular event for pre-school toddlers at Abbotts Hall Farm Forest School. Let your tots get outside and explore! Look for creepy crawlies, build dens, balance on ropes, get messy in our mud kitchen, fly through the trees on our rope swing , relax in the hammock, play woodland games and watch the fire. The only limit is their imagination! This is a Forest School Nature Tots that is child led with themed activity each week, we play in…
Find out more »Tuesday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Join Dean Williams, the Ranger at Chafford Gorges Nature for weekly 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. Contact Dean if you are interested in helping out. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Langdon Nature Reserve
Volunteer 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 »Nature Tots (Under 5s) – Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
This weekly pre-school group, held on alternate Tuesdays and Fridays at Hanningfield Nature Reserve, is for the under 5's. The session includes wildlife activities on the nature reserve, crafts and games in the centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Chafford Nature Tots
Chafford Nature tots is a weekly parent and toddler group at Chafford Gorges Nature Park where young children can explore, play and learn through nature! As the seasons change, discover and learn each week through a range of fun wildlife themed activities from bug hunting and leaf spotting to natural painting and stick creatures. Suitable for 18 months to 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for going outdoors. Booking essential
Find out more »Roding Forest School Nature Tots
Forest School Nature Tots is a weekly parent and toddler group where young children can explore, play and learn through nature. As the seasons change, discover and learn each week through a range of fun wildlife themed activities from bug hunting and leaf spotting to natural painting and stick creatures. Suitable for ages 18mth to 5 yrs. Must be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable clothing for the outdoors. Booking is essential
Find out more »Roding Forest School Nature Tots
Forest School Nature Tots is a weekly parent and toddler group where young children can explore, play and learn through nature. As the seasons change, discover and learn each week through a range of fun wildlife themed activities from bug hunting and leaf spotting to natural painting and stick creatures. Suitable for ages 18mth to 5 yrs. Must be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable clothing for the outdoors. Booking is essential
Find out more »Belfairs Forest School Nature Tots
Nature tots and Forest School Nature tots is a weekly parent and toddler group at Belfairs Woodland Centre term time where young children can explore, play and learn through nature! It is slightly more 'free form' and less structured than our Thursday morning Nature Tots group. Look for creepy crawlies, build dens, balance on ropes, get messy in our mud kitchen, fly through the trees on our rope swing , relax in the hammock, play woodland games and watch the…
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve
Weekly Tuesday afternoon work parties are organised by the warden throughout the year to carry out on-going maintenance and access tasks. Better for you than the gym and free too 😊 Please wear suitable clothes for the weather conditions and sturdy footwear. Please contact the warden if you wish to join on a specific date to make sure a work party is taking place.
Find out more »Wednesday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Join Dean Williams, the Ranger at Chafford Gorges Nature for weekly 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. Contact Dean if you are interested in helping out. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Langdon Nature Reserve
Volunteer 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 »Nature Tots – The Naze
Nature Tots is a weekly pre-school parent and toddler group for under 5s every Wednesday at The Naze Includes wildlife-themed activities, games and crafts. The sessions will include a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities so wrap up warm when the weather is cold. We may be on the beach when the tide is out so please bring appropriate footwear and clothing. Please note that access for pushchairs may be limited especially for beach activities. Booking Essential
Find out more »The Ladybirders – Fingringhoe Wick
Ladies... a fortnightly event just for you. No men involved Join our expert guide Liz in this friendly group at Fingrinhoe Wick Nature Reserve, Colchester 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.
Find out more »Nature Tots – Abberton
Nature Tots is a weekly preschool group for under 5's during term time at Abberton Nature Reserve, where young children can explore, play and learn through nature. The EWT team guarantee a fun filled morning of wildlife adventures, crafts and stories. As the seasons change, we like to get outside, explore, play, learn and create based on a different natural theme each week. From bug hunting and leaf spotting to clay creations and pond dipping - the only limit is…
Find out more »Nature Tots – Langdon
Join the EWT team at Langdon Nature Reserve for a fun morning of wildlife themed activities, including outdoor adventures, craft and story. Suitable for pre-school aged children, accompanied by an adult, babes in arms free when accompanying an older sibling. Suitable outdoor clothing required. Advance booking is essential
Find out more »Roding Forest School Nature Tots
Forest School Nature Tots is a weekly parent and toddler group where young children can explore, play and learn through nature. As the seasons change, discover and learn each week through a range of fun wildlife themed activities from bug hunting and leaf spotting to natural painting and stick creatures. Suitable for ages 18mth to 5 yrs. Must be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable clothing for the outdoors. Booking is essential
Find out more »Wednesday Health and Wildlife Walk – Abberton Reservoir
Join Essex Wildlife Trust at Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve for a guided stroll around the nature reserve to discover its varied wildlife. A regular event on the first Wednesday of each month Booking essential
Find out more »Thursday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
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. Contact Dean if you are interested in helping out. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Langdon Nature Reserve
Volunteer 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 »Volunteer Work Party: Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve
Volunteer work parties take place at the Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve in Great Leighs on alternate Thursdays from the beginning of September to the end of March. New recruits would be made very welcome. All equipment is provided Meet in the car park at 9:30am. Please bring your own packed lunch. Contact the warden Sylvia Jiggins for more information
Find out more »Belfairs Nature Tots
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 Booking is essential
Find out more »Thameside Nature Tots
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 5s. Meet at the lower Crown Green car park by the forest. Booking Essential
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Langdon Nature Reserve
Volunteer 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 »Forest School Nature Tots – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Bedfords Forest School Nature Tots is a weekly parent toddler group for toddlers to explore, play and create outdoors. Look for creepy crawlies, build dens, balance on ropes, get messy in our mud kitchen, fly through the trees on our rope swing , relax in the hammock, play woodland games and watch the fire. The only limit is their imagination! Weekly pre-school group for under 5's on Fridays Advance booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots – Fingringhoe Nature Reserve
A weekly group for the under 5's providing child led play in the lovely Fingringhoe woodland. Get messy, make some noise & enjoy being outside. Booking is essential and places are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Crafty Saturdays – Thurrock Thameside Nature Park
Onsite parkingDrop into Thurrock Thameside Nature Park and make a clever craft with our volunteer, Crafty Carol. Each week there will be a different theme. This is a drop-in event suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Wildlife Walk at Heybridge Basin for wintering birds
Join the Havering Local EWT Group for a beautiful winter wildlife walk through Heybridge Basin looking out for wintering birds. Please wear clothing suitable for being outdoors
Find out more »Bugs and Beasties in the Woods – Horchurch
Bugs & Beasties in the Woods at Hornchurch Country Park. Come and explore the different habitats. Go on a Bug Hunt and find many of the insects that live in the Ingrebourne Valley. All equipment supplied. Suitable for ages 3+. Please dress to suit the weather. This is a drop-in event. No need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »History of The Naze walk
Enjoy a walk discovering the history of The Naze over the past 90 years, noting any wildlife sightings along the way. A truly fascinating journey through the past of this unique area: an exploration of The Naze's uses past and present. Including golf course, radar station, rocket testing and much more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
Find out more »Bugs and Beasties in the Woods – Horchurch
Bugs & Beasties in the Woods at Hornchurch Country Park. Come and explore the different habitats. Go on a Bug Hunt and find many of the insects that live in the Ingrebourne Valley. All equipment supplied. Suitable for ages 3+. Please dress to suit the weather. This is a drop-in event. No need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Quiz Night – Shenfield
Join a Quiz night in Shenfield organised by the Brentwood and Billericay Local EWt Group. Funds raised support Essex Wildlife Trust conservation work. A great night for quiz buffs of every standard- wildlife knowledge an advantage. Bring own drinks and nibbles. Advance booking essential
Find out more »Volunteer Wortk Party: Sawbridgeworth Marsh Nature Reserve
Work parties at Sawbridgeworth Nature Reserve take place every Sunday. Contact the warden Bob Reed for more information.
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve
Sunday work parties at Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve are organised by the warden throughout the year to carry out on-going maintenance and access tasks. Better for you than the gym and free too 😊 Please wear suitable clothes for the weather conditions and sturdy footwear. Please contact the warden if you wish to join on a specific date to make sure a work party is taking place.
Find out more »Forest School Sunday – Hornchurch Country Park
The Forest School session at Hornchurch Country Park is a great way for youngsters to learn through nature. Essex Wildlife Trust trained Level 3 Forest Skill Leaders will oversee a range of activities and fun in the woods helping children gain skills and increase confidence. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking is essential
Find out more »Abbotts Hall Farm Nature Tots
A wonderful regular event for pre-school toddlers at Abbotts Hall Farm Forest School. Let your tots get outside and explore! Look for creepy crawlies, build dens, balance on ropes, get messy in our mud kitchen, fly through the trees on our rope swing , relax in the hammock, play woodland games and watch the fire. The only limit is their imagination! This is a Forest School Nature Tots that is child led with themed activity each week, we play in…
Find out more »Havering Local EWT Group AGM and talk
Come and have your say at Havering Local EWT Group's AGM with a talk to follow.
Find out more »Tuesday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Join Dean Williams, the Ranger at Chafford Gorges Nature for weekly 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. Contact Dean if you are interested in helping out. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Langdon Nature Reserve
Volunteer 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 »Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Chafford Nature Tots
Chafford Nature tots is a weekly parent and toddler group at Chafford Gorges Nature Park where young children can explore, play and learn through nature! As the seasons change, discover and learn each week through a range of fun wildlife themed activities from bug hunting and leaf spotting to natural painting and stick creatures. Suitable for 18 months to 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for going outdoors. Booking essential
Find out more »Roding Forest School Nature Tots
Forest School Nature Tots is a weekly parent and toddler group where young children can explore, play and learn through nature. As the seasons change, discover and learn each week through a range of fun wildlife themed activities from bug hunting and leaf spotting to natural painting and stick creatures. Suitable for ages 18mth to 5 yrs. Must be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable clothing for the outdoors. Booking is essential
Find out more »Roding Forest School Nature Tots
Forest School Nature Tots is a weekly parent and toddler group where young children can explore, play and learn through nature. As the seasons change, discover and learn each week through a range of fun wildlife themed activities from bug hunting and leaf spotting to natural painting and stick creatures. Suitable for ages 18mth to 5 yrs. Must be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable clothing for the outdoors. Booking is essential
Find out more »Belfairs Forest School Nature Tots
Nature tots and Forest School Nature tots is a weekly parent and toddler group at Belfairs Woodland Centre term time where young children can explore, play and learn through nature! It is slightly more 'free form' and less structured than our Thursday morning Nature Tots group. Look for creepy crawlies, build dens, balance on ropes, get messy in our mud kitchen, fly through the trees on our rope swing , relax in the hammock, play woodland games and watch the…
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve
Weekly Tuesday afternoon work parties are organised by the warden throughout the year to carry out on-going maintenance and access tasks. Better for you than the gym and free too 😊 Please wear suitable clothes for the weather conditions and sturdy footwear. Please contact the warden if you wish to join on a specific date to make sure a work party is taking place.
Find out more »Wednesday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Join Dean Williams, the Ranger at Chafford Gorges Nature for weekly 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. Contact Dean if you are interested in helping out. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Langdon Nature Reserve
Volunteer 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 »Nature Tots – The Naze
Nature Tots is a weekly pre-school parent and toddler group for under 5s every Wednesday at The Naze Includes wildlife-themed activities, games and crafts. The sessions will include a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities so wrap up warm when the weather is cold. We may be on the beach when the tide is out so please bring appropriate footwear and clothing. Please note that access for pushchairs may be limited especially for beach activities. Booking Essential
Find out more »Home-education Forest School Group – Benfleet
This Forest School Group at Pound Wood Nature Reserve is for children and their parents/carers, who are home-educated. Forest School is a child-led process facilitated by our Forest School trained leaders. We learn about wildlife, create crafts from natural materials, light fires, build dens - socialise, problem solve, build resilience and independence - and most of all HAVE FUN!! All in the beautiful and calm surroundings of our reserve at Pound Wood, Thundersley Bring a snack to cook on the…
Find out more »Improve your Birdwatching- Gull ID – Abbotts Hall Farm
We will start the day with a classroom session at Abbotts Hall Farm where we will be looking at gull identification. We will then take a short drive to Layer Breton Causeway at Abberton Reservoir to put theory into practice. When we get back to Abbotts Hall Farm, we will stop for lunch before driving out to West Mersea in search of more gulls! Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided but lunch is not included, please bring a packed…
Find out more »Nature Tots – Abberton
Nature Tots is a weekly preschool group for under 5's during term time at Abberton Nature Reserve, where young children can explore, play and learn through nature. The EWT team guarantee a fun filled morning of wildlife adventures, crafts and stories. As the seasons change, we like to get outside, explore, play, learn and create based on a different natural theme each week. From bug hunting and leaf spotting to clay creations and pond dipping - the only limit is…
Find out more »Nature Tots – Langdon
Join the EWT team at Langdon Nature Reserve for a fun morning of wildlife themed activities, including outdoor adventures, craft and story. Suitable for pre-school aged children, accompanied by an adult, babes in arms free when accompanying an older sibling. Suitable outdoor clothing required. Advance booking is essential
Find out more »Roding Forest School Nature Tots
Forest School Nature Tots is a weekly parent and toddler group where young children can explore, play and learn through nature. As the seasons change, discover and learn each week through a range of fun wildlife themed activities from bug hunting and leaf spotting to natural painting and stick creatures. Suitable for ages 18mth to 5 yrs. Must be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable clothing for the outdoors. Booking is essential
Find out more »Wildlife walk – Thorndon Country Park North
Enjoy a guided wildlife walk around the extensive Thorndon Country Park, finding out how the park is managed with the aim of benefiting wildlife and conserving historic features. This event has been organised by the Brentwood & Billericay Local EWT Group but non-members are welcome.
Find out more »Wednesday wellbeing wander – Fingringoe Wick
The Wednesday wellbeing wander around the beautiful Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve is great for anyone wanting to get fit or improve your mental wellbeing, or just enjoy the company of walking with other people. This gentle walk lasting about 1.5 hours is led by one of the EWT volunteers Our friendly informal wanders are monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Do please ensure you have a good pair of walking boots and suitable clothing.
Find out more »Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection – Laindon
Enjoy an illustrated talk on the Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection. The talk given by John Matthews focuses on Alfred Russell Wallace & his contribution to the theory. There is ample parking space. Refreshments are available at a small charge. This event is organised by the Basildon Natural History Society EWT Local Group, but non-members are most welcome.
Find out more »Little Tern Conservation Project – Maldon
The Little Tern conservation project is a volunteer-led programme taking place around the coastline of Essex over the last few years. This event has been organised by the Maldon & South Woodham Ferrers EWT Local Group, but non-members are most welcome. Paul Davis, the project coordinator, will speak about the ups and downs of this work and how the project focus now needs to expand to include all our beach-nesting birds.
Find out more »Thursday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
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. Contact Dean if you are interested in helping out. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Langdon Nature Reserve
Volunteer 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 »Belfairs Nature Tots
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 Booking is essential
Find out more »Thameside Nature Tots
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 5s. Meet at the lower Crown Green car park by the forest. Booking Essential
Find out more »Nature Tots (Under 5s) – Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
This weekly pre-school group, held on alternate Tuesdays and Fridays at Hanningfield Nature Reserve, is for the under 5's. The session includes wildlife activities on the nature reserve, crafts and games in the centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Langdon Nature Reserve
Volunteer 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 »Forest School Nature Tots – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Bedfords Forest School Nature Tots is a weekly parent toddler group for toddlers to explore, play and create outdoors. Look for creepy crawlies, build dens, balance on ropes, get messy in our mud kitchen, fly through the trees on our rope swing , relax in the hammock, play woodland games and watch the fire. The only limit is their imagination! Weekly pre-school group for under 5's on Fridays Advance booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots – Fingringhoe Nature Reserve
A weekly group for the under 5's providing child led play in the lovely Fingringhoe woodland. Get messy, make some noise & enjoy being outside. Booking is essential and places are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Drop-in Bird Trail – Abberton
Stop by Abberton any time during February half-term and complete our trail all about birds! Why not pick up a trail sheet from the centre and explore the reserve while learning all about the birds that live here. From what they are to where they nest - can you answer all the questions? Once you have completed the trail don't forget to return to the centre to collect your prize. No booking required, all children must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »Drop-in Bird Trail for Children – Bedfords Park
Drop into Bedfords Park during the half-term holidays and enjoy the special bird's trail. Which bird lays the most eggs? Which is the fastest? Follow our self-led trail to complete the missing information on your twelve winning wings cards. Please wear clothing suitable for the weather Children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book.
Find out more »Youth Rangers – Hanningfield Reservoir
A fortnightly group for children aged 8-11 years old who enjoy the outdoors, wildlife and getting their hands dirty at Hanningfield Reservoir Centre and Nature Reserve. Lots of different indoor and outdoor activities.
Find out more »Crafty Saturdays – Thurrock Thameside Nature Park
Onsite parkingDrop into Thurrock Thameside Nature Park and make a clever craft with our volunteer, Crafty Carol. Each week there will be a different theme. This is a drop-in event suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Drop-in Bird Trail – Abberton
Stop by Abberton any time during February half-term and complete our trail all about birds! Why not pick up a trail sheet from the centre and explore the reserve while learning all about the birds that live here. From what they are to where they nest - can you answer all the questions? Once you have completed the trail don't forget to return to the centre to collect your prize. No booking required, all children must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »Family Fossil Discovery – The Naze
Join the Family Fossil discovery event at The Naze to discover why our cliffs are so special. Our classroom introduction tells you about The Naze geology and where to find fossils before heading out on a group fossil hunt. Please bring a bag or bucket to collect your fossils in and wear sturdy footwear. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Drop-in Bird Trail for Children – Bedfords Park
Drop into Bedfords Park during the half-term holidays and enjoy the special bird's trail. Which bird lays the most eggs? Which is the fastest? Follow our self-led trail to complete the missing information on your twelve winning wings cards. Please wear clothing suitable for the weather Children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book.
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Iron Latch Nature Reserve
Iron Latch Nature Reserve near Colchester is a 10.5 acre reserve of flower-rich meadow, plus 4 acres of long established and possibly ancient woodland. Come along and join a work party organised by the Colchester Local EWT Group to help maintain and improve one of our local reserves. Learn about nature and get a valuable addition on your CV Learn about wildlife, make new friends and get fit (forget the gym, get a green work out). Contact the reserve warden…
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