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March 2020
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 »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 »April 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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »Nature Tots – Thurrock Thameside
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). 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, babes-in-arms free. Booking Essential
Find out more »The Big Green Beach Clean – The Naze
Come along to our Big Green Beach Clean at The Naze and help clean up the plastic pollution from our local beaches. These events have been well attended each month with a large amount of plastic and litter being removed from the beaches. Gloves and kneeling pads are recommended for removing micro-plastics and cotton bud sticks from the sand. However, litter pickers and buckets are provided. Be prepared for a guided litter pick along The Naze beaches and the edge…
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 »TanGo Wild – Manningtree
Get your dancing shoes on and enjoy a fabulous night out with TanGo Wild in Manningtree. Want to learn the Argentine Tango and support wildlife conservation? You could be the next winner of Strictly Come Dancing Join us for this amazing opportunity to learn Argentine Tango in just one evening! 7.45 - 8.30pm: Introduction to the Argentine Tango for beginners by Tango teachers Paul and Delia. 9.00 - 9.45pm: Learn a few more exciting Tango moves before dancing until 11pm.…
Find out more »Lost Words – Creative Writing Workshop – Hanningfield
Enjoy a 'lost words' creative writing workshop at Hanningfield. Taking inspiration from the 'Lost Words' book by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris, and the beautiful setting of Hanningfield Reservoir, we will create Acrostic Poems - an acrostic is a poem in which the first letter of each line spells out a word, phrase or message. Copies of the finished poems will be incorporated into an artwork that can be displayed in the Visitor Centre to demonstrate the connection between language…
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 and Photography – Fingringhoe
A half day non-technical session aimed at adult beginners who are interested in Wildlife Photography, Birds, Butterflies and Dragonflies led by EWT expert Liz Huxley. Start the day with an hour in the classroom, going over photography top tips and hints before heading out on to Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve to see what we can find! Wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather. Booking essential
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 »Warley Place Spring Bulb Spectacular
Warley Place with the daffodils, crocuses and snowdrops out is a spectacular sight to see, come along and let your eyes do the rest. Volunteers will be on hand, to answer questions about Ellen Willmott’s historic garden; whether it’s about the unique plants and trees or building remains. Warley Place (next to the Thatchers Arms) Saturday 29th February to Monday 13th April 2020 (Weekends only but including Easter Friday and Monday) Guided walks are available on Saturdays only and start…
Find out more »Wildlife Walk: Rye Meads Nature Reserve, Herts
Venture into Hertfordshire with a wildlife walk at Rye Meads Nature Reserve RSPB organised by the Havering Local EWT Group, looking for Spring flowers and birds. The walks finish approximately 1pm, with an option to carry on after lunch, packed lunch advised. In advance of walks please contact Tony on 07413649006 to confirm it is still running.
Find out more »Bushcraft and Campfires – Hornchurch
Join the EWT team for a bushcraft and campfire session in Hornchurch Country Park Learn how to wood whittle and cook a pitta bread pizza on an open fire. Suitable for accompanied children age 4 upwards. Booking is essential
Find out more »Bushcraft and Campfires – Hornchurch
Join the EWT team for a bushcraft and campfire session in Hornchurch Country Park Learn how to wood whittle and cook a pitta bread pizza on an open fire. Suitable for accompanied children age 4 upwards. Booking is essential
Find out more »Stargazing at Abberton
Join Essex Wildlife Trust and North Essex Astronomical Society at Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve to look at the night sky through large telescopes. NEAS members will give talks throughout the evening. Bacon rolls will be available for purchase. The event runs whatever the weather, so be prepared! Booking is essential
Find out more »Open Grave Night at Belfairs
Grave Night at Belgairs is presented by 2handers Theatre Company. Join EWT for a night of laughs, chills & thrills (mixed with a touch of drama!) Are YOU standing by an Open Grave? 2Handers Theatre Company will be performing three one-act plays with a grave theme. Their previous performance at Belfairs sold out so we highly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. Suitable for adults and older children only.
Find out more »Optics Day – Abberton Reservoir
Visit Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let the friendly Optics Team help and advise you. The EWT range of Hawke and Opticron binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories are carefully selected for quality, price and value for money and will be on display so you can try before you buy. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county
Find out more »Forest School Family Sunday – Belfairs Nature Reserve
Forest School Family Sunday is a forest-based session at the beautiful Belfairs Nature Reserve for all the family to enjoy the woodland. Go bug hunting, build dens, balance on rope walks, make woodland crafts, use tools, create wild art, play woodland games. The only limit is your imagination! This session is aimed at primary school children and above. Booking is essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please come dressed suitably for outdoor activities.
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 »Warley Place Spring Bulb Spectacular
Warley Place with the daffodils, crocuses and snowdrops out is a spectacular sight to see, come along and let your eyes do the rest. Volunteers will be on hand, to answer questions about Ellen Willmott’s historic garden; whether it’s about the unique plants and trees or building remains. Warley Place (next to the Thatchers Arms) Saturday 29th February to Monday 13th April 2020 (Weekends only but including Easter Friday and Monday) Guided walks are available on Saturdays only and start…
Find out more »Juggling Club – Thurrock Thameside
Come along to the Juggling Club at Thurrock Thameside Nature Reserve and learn how to juggle balls, clubs, silks, diablos...and just about anything else Learn or develop your circus skills in our friendly Sunday morning club every other Sunday. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Optics Day – The Naze
A presentation of various different optical equipment by local wildlife enthusiast Liz Huxley. Liz will also be showcasing some of her incredible landscape and wildlife photos taken at The Naze. You will get the chance to try some of the optical equipment such as binoculars and monoculars. Our optics (Hawke and Opticron) are 10% off on this day and will be available to purchase at the centre. The presentation will be located at our Naze visitors centre. The Naze hosts…
Find out more »Family Forest School – Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve
Do you and your children love to be outdoors? Then get outside and be active! Make dens, climb trees, get muddy, use tools, create art, make fires and cook on a fire. Our Forest School programme will help to build confidence, self-esteem and develop social skills and all in the beautiful setting of the Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve Forest School Site. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the car park Booking is essential
Find out more »Who Lays Eggs? Drop-in Trail – Abberton
Easter holiday drop-in trail at Abberton... who lays eggs? Pick up a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and as you explore the reserve you will need to uncover which animal laid which egg. When you have completed the trail, return to the centre to collect your small egg prize. No booking required, children must be accompanied by an adult.
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 »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 »Who Lays Eggs? Drop-in Trail – Abberton
Easter holiday drop-in trail at Abberton... who lays eggs? Pick up a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and as you explore the reserve you will need to uncover which animal laid which egg. When you have completed the trail, return to the centre to collect your small egg prize. No booking required, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Bushcraft and Campfires – Hornchurch
Join the EWT team for a bushcraft and campfire session in Hornchurch Country Park Learn how to wood whittle and cook a pitta bread pizza on an open fire. Suitable for accompanied children age 4 upwards. Booking is essential
Find out more »Bushcraft and Campfires – Hornchurch
Join the EWT team for a bushcraft and campfire session in Hornchurch Country Park Learn how to wood whittle and cook a pitta bread pizza on an open fire. Suitable for accompanied children age 4 upwards. 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 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 »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 »Who Lays Eggs? Drop-in Trail – Abberton
Easter holiday drop-in trail at Abberton... who lays eggs? Pick up a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and as you explore the reserve you will need to uncover which animal laid which egg. When you have completed the trail, return to the centre to collect your small egg prize. No booking required, children must be accompanied by an adult.
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 »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 »Who Lays Eggs? Drop-in Trail – Abberton
Easter holiday drop-in trail at Abberton... who lays eggs? Pick up a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and as you explore the reserve you will need to uncover which animal laid which egg. When you have completed the trail, return to the centre to collect your small egg prize. No booking required, children must be accompanied by an adult.
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 – 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 »Warley Place Spring Bulb Spectacular
Warley Place with the daffodils, crocuses and snowdrops out is a spectacular sight to see, come along and let your eyes do the rest. Volunteers will be on hand, to answer questions about Ellen Willmott’s historic garden; whether it’s about the unique plants and trees or building remains. Warley Place (next to the Thatchers Arms) Saturday 29th February to Monday 13th April 2020 (Weekends only but including Easter Friday and Monday) Guided walks are available on Saturdays only and start…
Find out more »Geology Of The Naze Walk
This adults only walk will reveal the fascinating and unusual geology that has made the Naze such a special place. Mangrove swamps,volcanoes, tropical seas teaming with sharks, arctic tundra, cold seas rich in shellfish. It will also look at a time where the river Thames flowed across the Naze. The walk will also take in whatever wildlife we may encounter, though sightings cannot be guaranteed. This walk covers about 2 miles at a gentle pace and will last about 2…
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 »Warley Place Spring Bulb Spectacular
Warley Place with the daffodils, crocuses and snowdrops out is a spectacular sight to see, come along and let your eyes do the rest. Volunteers will be on hand, to answer questions about Ellen Willmott’s historic garden; whether it’s about the unique plants and trees or building remains. Warley Place (next to the Thatchers Arms) Saturday 29th February to Monday 13th April 2020 (Weekends only but including Easter Friday and Monday) Guided walks are available on Saturdays only and start…
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 »Warley Place Spring Bulb Spectacular
Warley Place with the daffodils, crocuses and snowdrops out is a spectacular sight to see, come along and let your eyes do the rest. Volunteers will be on hand, to answer questions about Ellen Willmott’s historic garden; whether it’s about the unique plants and trees or building remains. Warley Place (next to the Thatchers Arms) Saturday 29th February to Monday 13th April 2020 (Weekends only but including Easter Friday and Monday) Guided walks are available on Saturdays only and start…
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 »Warley Place Spring Bulb Spectacular
Warley Place with the daffodils, crocuses and snowdrops out is a spectacular sight to see, come along and let your eyes do the rest. Volunteers will be on hand, to answer questions about Ellen Willmott’s historic garden; whether it’s about the unique plants and trees or building remains. Warley Place (next to the Thatchers Arms) Saturday 29th February to Monday 13th April 2020 (Weekends only but including Easter Friday and Monday) Guided walks are available on Saturdays only and start…
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 »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 »Family Forest School – Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve
Do you and your children love to be outdoors? Then get outside and be active! Make dens, climb trees, get muddy, use tools, create art, make fires and cook on a fire. Our Forest School programme will help to build confidence, self-esteem and develop social skills and all in the beautiful setting of the Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve Forest School Site. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the car park 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 »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 »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 – 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 »Bushcraft and Campfires – Hornchurch
Join the EWT team for a bushcraft and campfire session in Hornchurch Country Park Learn how to wood whittle and cook a pitta bread pizza on an open fire. Suitable for accompanied children age 4 upwards. Booking is essential
Find out more »Bushcraft and Campfires – Hornchurch
Join the EWT team for a bushcraft and campfire session in Hornchurch Country Park Learn how to wood whittle and cook a pitta bread pizza on an open fire. Suitable for accompanied children age 4 upwards. 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 »Forest School Family Sunday – Belfairs Nature Reserve
Forest School Family Sunday is a forest-based session at the beautiful Belfairs Nature Reserve for all the family to enjoy the woodland. Go bug hunting, build dens, balance on rope walks, make woodland crafts, use tools, create wild art, play woodland games. The only limit is your imagination! This session is aimed at primary school children and above. Booking is essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please come dressed suitably for outdoor activities.
Find out more »Juggling Club – Thurrock Thameside
Come along to the Juggling Club at Thurrock Thameside Nature Reserve and learn how to juggle balls, clubs, silks, diablos...and just about anything else Learn or develop your circus skills in our friendly Sunday morning club every other Sunday. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 – 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 »Optics Day – Abberton Reservoir
Visit Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let the friendly Optics Team help and advise you. The EWT range of Hawke and Opticron binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories are carefully selected for quality, price and value for money and will be on display so you can try before you buy. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county
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 »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: Cranham Marsh Nature Reserve
Why not join the last Wednesday volunteer work party at Cranham Marsh Nature Reserve and help complete a range of tasks including coppicing in the woods, hedge laying, scrub bashing, fence and ditch work. Contact the warden Tony Gunton for more details. Further work parties are held on the last Sunday of every month throughout the year
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 »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.
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