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September 2017
Winter Wednesdays Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Park
Free
Would you like to help your local wildlife and learn conservation techniques? For more information please contact the Ranger, Email: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk or call 01375 484016.
Find out more »October 2017
Sunday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Park Visitor Centre,
Free
If you are interested in helping us please contact the ranger, Dean Williams: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk for more details.
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Park Visitor Centre
Free
If you are interested in helping us please contact the ranger, Dean Williams: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk for more details.
Find out more »Winter Wednesdays Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature park Visitor Centre
Free
Would you like to help your local wildlife and learn conservation techniques? For more information please contact the Ranger, Email: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk or call 01375 484016.
Find out more »Chafford Gorges Nature Park Bat Walk – Chafford Gorges Nature Park Visitor Centre
£6
Join us for this fun twilight walk where we will see the bats that inhabit Chafford Gorges. Event suitable for 5+ years of age. Price shown below is a recommended donation Please book in advance.
Find out more »January 2018
Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Park Visitor Centre
If you are interested in helping us please contact the ranger, Dean Williams: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk for more details. Please bring water, a packed lunch, walking boots and appropriate clothing.
Find out more »Sunday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Park Visitor Centre
If you are interested in helping us please contact the ranger, Dean Williams: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk for more details. Please bring water, a packed lunch, walking boots and appropriate clothing.
Find out more »Winter Wednesdays Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Park
If you are interested in helping us please contact the ranger, Dean Williams: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk or call 01375 484016 for more details. Please bring water, a packed lunch, walking boots and appropriate clothing.
Find out more »February 2018
Winter Wednesdays Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Park, Grays
If you are interested in helping us please contact the ranger, Dean Williams: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk for more details. Please bring water, a packed lunch, walking boots and appropriate clothing. Volunteering suitable for 18+ years of age.
Find out more »April 2018
Sunday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Park
If you are interested in helping us please contact the ranger, Dean Williams: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk for more details. Please bring water, a packed lunch, walking boots and appropriate clothing. Volunteering suitable for 18+ years of age.
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Park Visitor Centre
If you are interested in helping us please contact the ranger, Dean Williams: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk for more details. Please bring water, a packed lunch, walking boots and appropriate clothing. Volunteering suitable for 18+ years of age.
Find out more »Springtime Ranger Walk – Chafford Gorges Nature Park Visitor Centre
Join the Ranger for a healthy stroll around Chafford Gorges Nature Park. You will learn about the wildlife inhabiting the area and techniques used to protect it. Please bring warm outdoor clothing, sturdy boots and water. Event suitable for all ages.
Find out more »May 2018
Orchid Walk – Chafford Gorges Nature Park Visitor Centre
Join us for a walk around the reserve to spot our Orchids. Please bring water, sunscreen and Sturdy footwear. Event suitable for all ages. Please book in advance.
Find out more »June 2018
Wildlife Walk: Chafford Gorges EWT Nature Park
Initially a guided walk led by one of the EWT staff, particularly looking at the variety of orchids for which this site is well known. There will also be opportunities to see birds and butterflies. Some steep paths/steps to negotiate. Visitor Centre and cafe available. Venue: Meet at the car-park outside the Visitor Centre in Drake Road, Chafford Hundred Grays Thurrock Essex RM16 6RW. (follow brown signs from the A1012). EWT Brentwood & Billericay Local Group
Find out more »Wildlife Walk: Orchids at Chafford Gorges
Looking for orchids and spring flowers. Meet at the visitor centre at 10.30 am. outdoor events finish approx. 1.30 pm, with an option to to carry on after lunch: pack lunch advised. Havering Local Group - Tony Loveless 07413 649006
Find out more »Glow-worms: Ecology, Habitat Management and Surveying
Glow-worms are one of the most intriguing beetles, with their green glow a magical feature of summer evenings throughout the UK. Come and learn about the lifecycle and ecology of Glowworms and find out how to actively manage habitats to increase their numbers. The course will focus on identifying larval and adult (glowing females) stages at Chafford Gorges Nature Park, which has one of the largest remaining Glow-worm populations in Essex. A short classroom session will be followed by evening…
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Park
If you are interested in helping out please contact the Ranger: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk Often we will be at a distance from the Visitor centre so please let me know if you are running late and I can let you know our location. What to bring Walking boots, water & packed lunch, appropriate clothing. No dogs please
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Park
If you are interested in helping out please contact the Ranger: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk Often we will be at a distance from the Visitor centre so please let me know if you are running late and I can let you know our location. What to bring Walking boots, water & packed lunch, appropriate clothing. No dogs please
Find out more »July 2018
Volunteer Work Party, Chafford Gorges Nature Park
There's always lots to be done at the wonderful Chafford Gorges Nature Park, with lots of volunteering opportunities throughout the summer months. If you are interested in getting involved, contact the Ranger: dean@essexwt.org.uk
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party, Chafford Gorges Nature Park
There's always lots to be done at the wonderful Chafford Gorges Nature Park, with lots of volunteering opportunities throughout the summer months. If you are interested in getting involved, contact the Ranger: dean@essexwt.org.uk
Find out more »Glow Worm Walk – Chafford Gorges
Enjoy a delightful twilight walk with the park ranger at Chafforge Gorges to find the mystical glow worms that love this nature reserve. Suitable for ages 7+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring warm clothes and a torch. Meet at the visitor centre. Booking advised.
Find out more »August 2018
Summertime Ranger Walk – Chafford Gorges
Come and have a stroll around Chafford Gorges Nature Park with the Ranger. Learn about wildlife and the management techniques we use to protect it. Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring sun cream, sturdy boots, appropriate clothing and water.
Find out more »Butterfly walk
Weather dependent we will be taking a walk around the reserve to spot our Lepidoptera. Meet at the visitor centre on Drake road - RM16 6RW., What to bring: Sturdy footwear, water, sun cream, appropriate clothing Suitable for All Ages. Please arrive 15 minutes before the event for registration and book in advance.
Find out more »October 2018
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 – 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. Wear 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 – 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. Wear 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 »January 2019
Sunday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Volunteer with the Essex Wildlife trust at Chafford Gorges and gain valuable knowledge and experience working with animals and nature If you are interested in helping out please contact the Ranger: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk Please wear suitable shoes and clothing and bring a packed lunch and drinks etc
Find out more »Sunday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Volunteer with the Essex Wildlife trust at Chafford Gorges and gain valuable knowledge and experience working with animals and nature If you are interested in helping out please contact the Ranger: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk Please wear suitable shoes and clothing and bring a packed lunch and drinks etc
Find out more »Sunday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Volunteer with the Essex Wildlife trust at Chafford Gorges and gain valuable knowledge and experience working with animals and nature If you are interested in helping out please contact the Ranger: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk Please wear suitable shoes and clothing and bring a packed lunch and drinks etc
Find out more »February 2019
Sunday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Volunteer with the Essex Wildlife trust at Chafford Gorges and gain valuable knowledge and experience working with animals and nature If you are interested in helping out please contact the Ranger: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk Please wear suitable shoes and clothing and bring a packed lunch and drinks etc
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 »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 »March 2019
Sunday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Volunteer with the Essex Wildlife trust at Chafford Gorges and gain valuable knowledge and experience working with animals and nature If you are interested in helping out please contact the Ranger: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk Please wear suitable shoes and clothing and bring a packed lunch and drinks etc
Find out more »April 2019
Sunday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Volunteer with the Essex Wildlife trust at Chafford Gorges and gain valuable knowledge and experience working with animals and nature If you are interested in helping out please contact the Ranger: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk Please wear suitable shoes and clothing and bring a packed lunch and drinks etc
Find out more »Spring Ranger Walk – Chafford Gorges
Enjoy an adult only walk around Chafford Gorges Nature Park with the Ranger to learn about the management of the site and its wildlife. Please wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing. Meet at the Visitor Centre decking area. Booking Essential
Find out more »May 2019
Sunday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Volunteer with the Essex Wildlife trust at Chafford Gorges and gain valuable knowledge and experience working with animals and nature If you are interested in helping out please contact the Ranger: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk Please wear suitable shoes and clothing and bring a packed lunch and drinks etc
Find out more »Early Orchids – Chafford Hundred
Join us for a guided orchid walk around Chafford Gorges nature park. Wear suitable clothing (sturdy footwear, hat, sun cream and appropriate clothing) and bring a drink. Meet at the visitor centre decking area. Booking Essential
Find out more »June 2019
Sunday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Volunteer with the Essex Wildlife trust at Chafford Gorges and gain valuable knowledge and experience working with animals and nature If you are interested in helping out please contact the Ranger: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk Please wear suitable shoes and clothing and bring a packed lunch and drinks etc
Find out more »Peak Orchids – Chafford Gorges
Join the EWT at Chafford Gorges for a guided 'peak orchid' walk. Wear suitable clothing (sturdy footwear, hat, sun cream and appropriate clothing) and bring a drink. Booking Essential Meet at the Cisitor Centre decking area.
Find out more »Orchids, Summer Wildflowers and Invertebrates Photography Workshop
Chafford Gorges is one of the best sites in Essex for Orchids. This workshop, led by Neil Philipps, will show you how to get better photos of them, as well as other wildflowers and invertebrates found in summer Neil Phillips has over 10 years experience photographing all sorts of wildlife and has been High Commended in a number of national and regional competitions. This event is suitable for adults only. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »July 2019
Sunday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Volunteer with the Essex Wildlife trust at Chafford Gorges and gain valuable knowledge and experience working with animals and nature If you are interested in helping out please contact the Ranger: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk Please wear suitable shoes and clothing and bring a packed lunch and drinks etc
Find out more »Glow Worm Walk, Chafford Gorges
Learn about the mystical glow worms that live in Chafford Gorges Nature Park. Meet at the visitor centre. Booking is essential
Find out more »Geology Walk – Chafford Gorges Nature Park
Chafford Gorges is a varied and interesting Nature Reserve. Find out more about the key geological aspects of the site with a walk led by Mike Sandison. Suitable for older children and adults. Advance booking essential. Meet at the Visitor Centre
Find out more »September 2019
Autumn Ranger Walk – Chafford Gorges Nature Park Visitor Centre
Join our Ranger for a pleasant stroll around Chafford Gorges Nature Park. You will learn about the different wildlife that inhabit the park and the management techniques that we use to protect them. Event suitable for all ages. Please book in advance. Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early. Please bring appropriate clothing, sturdy boots, water and sunscreen.
Find out more »October 2019
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 »Sunday Volunteer Work Party – Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve
Volunteer with the Essex Wildlife trust at Chafford Gorges and gain valuable knowledge and experience working with animals and nature. See rare plants and animals and learn conservation techniques. If you are interested in helping out please contact the Ranger: Deanw@essexwt.org.uk Please wear suitable shoes and clothing and bring a packed lunch and drinks etc
Find out more »Twilight Bat Walk – Chafford Gorges
Enjoy a twilight walk with the ranger to see the bats that call Chafford Gorges their home. Please bring a torch and warm clothing. Suitable for ages 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the visitor centre. Advance booking is essential
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