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September 2018
Illustrated Talk: Ross Gardner – Maldon
This event is organised by the Maldon & South Woodham Ferrers Local Group. Ross Gardner will be giving an illustrated talk about his latest book 'The Greater World of Little Things'. This is a book that seeks to encourage a different view of the supposedly normal, or simply just a better look at what we think we have grown accustomed to. The simple interactions of a hedgerow that we walk past every day; the astonishing in the familiar; the unfolding…
Find out more »October 2018
Illustrated talk on Hares – Maldon
This event at the Friends Meeting House in Maldon is organised by the Maldon & South Woodham Ferrers Local EWT Group. Sue Alderman from the Hare Preservation Trust will give an illustrated talk covering the lives of these charismatic mammals and how the Trust works to protect them.
Find out more »Illustrated talk on Hares – Great Baddow
This event, which is suitable for all ages, at the United Reformed Church, Great Baddow is organised by the Chelmsford Local EWT Group. Sue Alderman from the Hare Preservation Trust will give an illustrated talk covering the lives of these charismatic mammals and how the Trust works to protect them.
Find out more »November 2018
Illustrated Talk on Bats – Maldon
This talk, which is suitable for all ages, has been arranged by the Maldon & South Woodham Ferrers Local EWT Group. Tim Sapsford will talk on bats in general, looking at the 10 Essex species. He will then report in more detail on the data from Chigborough Lakes nature reserve, especially the Nathusius’ pipistrelle observations.
Find out more »February 2019
Illustrated Talk: Home and Away – Laindon
A talk by Peter Dwyer, organised by the Basildon Natural history society. Non-members welcome. Ample parking space. Refreshments available at a small charge
Find out more »Illustrated Talk: Operation Turtle Dove – Maldon
The Turtle Dove is a critically endangered bird. Emma Stobart from the RSPB will tell us more about the bird, and how the charity is working with farmers in the Halstead area to try and reverse the decline. This event is organised by the Maldon and South woodhamEWT Group in conjunction with the RSPB.
Find out more »March 2019
Illustrated Talk: Alaska – Maldon
This interesting talk has been arranged by the Maldon & South Woodham Ferrers Local EWT Group. Derek Howes will present a wide-ranging talk on Alaska, including Humpback Whales, bubble-netting, bears on the salmon run plus Orcas, Eagles and glaciers.
Find out more »April 2019
Illustrated Talk: Barn Owls – Maldon
A short Maldon Group AGM will be followed by a talk by Emma Ormond (Living Landscapes Co-ordinator) on the history, ecology and conservation of this iconic bird. Also included in the talk is an update on the Essex Barn Owl Conservation Project
Find out more »September 2019
Illustrated Talk: The Essex Coast – Maldon
This talk about the Essex Coast has been arranged by the Maldon & South Woodham Ferrers Local EWT Group. Mark Iley from Essex Wildlife Trust will talk about aspects of the Trust’s work and wildlife of the Essex coast
Find out more »October 2019
Illustrated Talk: An Introduction to Bees – Maldon
An illustrated talk about bees by Rosie Earwaker, the Shrill Carder Bee Project Officer for Buglife. This event has been organised by the Maldon & South Woodham Ferrers Local Group.
Find out more »November 2019
Illustrated Talk: The Wildlife of Peru, Ecuador and Brazil – Maldon
A photographic safari with Derek Howes when he presents an illustrated talk: The Wildlife of Peru, Ecuador and Brazil This event is organised by the Maldon & South Woodham ferrers EWT Local Group but non-members are most welcome.
Find out more »December 2019
Illustrated Talk: Our birds in Iceland -Maldon
Have you ever wondered where our birds go in the summer? The Maldon & South Woodham Ferrers Local EWT Group have organised this illustrated talk on Iceland by local historian and naturalist, Kevin Bruce.
Find out more »January 2020
Illustrated talk: Wild Highlands and Islands of Scotland – Maldon
This illustrated talk on the wild highlands and islands of Scotland by Liz Huxley has been arranged by the Maldon & South Woodham Ferrers Local EWT Group. The talk focuses on the stunning scenery and amazing wildlife of the Scottish Highlands, plus islands such as Handa, Islay and Mull. Non-members welcome.
Find out more »February 2020
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 »March 2020
Illustrated Talk: Our Native Trees – Maldon
Bill Godsafe, warden of Hanningfield Nature Reserve, delivers an illustrated talk on 'our native trees.' This event has been organised by the Maldon & South Woodham Ferrers Local EWT Group but non-members are most welcome..
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