Events in Essex – Categories
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July 2018
A glow worm evening – Iron Latch Meadow, Colchester
A glow worm evening. Meet at 9.00pm at the lay-by in Halstead Road, (map ref TL 954253) and walk to EWT Iron Latch Meadow, to see and hear a range of bat species and glow worms. Bat detectors provided. This free event, organised by the Colchester local wildlife group, is suitable for all ages. Meet at the lay-by in Halstead Road (Map ref: TL 954253), at 9pm. Contact Chris Davis for more info or to confirm attendance. Text to 07941…
Find out more »July 2019
Glow-worm and Bat Evening at Iron Latch Reserve
A fun evening for all the family organised by the Colchester EWT Local Group. First, with the aid of electronic bat detectors, we will identify various species of bat that come out to hunt in the twilight skies of Iron Latch Lane. Then we move on to the meadow of the Iron Latch reserve to identify and count glow-worms as part of the yearly survey of this fascinating little creature. Meet at the lay-by at Iron Latch Lane.
Find out more »October 2019
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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