Events in Essex – Categories
ALL EVENTS LISTED IN OUR APRIL AND MAY CALENDAR ARE NOW POSITIVE, ONLINE VIRTUAL EVENTS.
If you are holding date specific online events that can help individuals during these challenging times, you are welcome to add these events to the calendar (using the green button below) providing you are a charity or community group and/or the events are free to access.
Please note: The events in Essex featured are all third party events: Healthy Life Essex is not normally directly involved in organising or running any of these events. As events may be cancelled or details changed without us being informed, please always clarify details with the organiser/contact listed. Healthy Life Essex cannot accept responsibility for incorrect information shown on our events listings.
Directory advertisers can add their own ad hoc events free of charge as can most charities. Other events may incur a cost. The directors reserve the right not to accept entries or to make a small charge.
September 2018
Illustrated Talk: The Geology of Essex.
This event is at the Shrub End Social Club is organised by the Colchester Local EWT Group. Gerald Lucy, author of the award-winning book “Essex Rock”, will give an illustrated talk on the geology of Essex, a story that stretches back over 100 million years with evidence for ancient volcanoes, deserts, glaciers and deep seas. Some rocks also contain remarkable fossils, from subtropical sharks and crocodiles to ice age hippos and mammoths.
Find out more »October 2018
Illustrated Talk: The Life and Death of a Hedgehog
This event at Shrub End Social Centre is organised by Colchester Local EWT Group. Sheila Dearns, a Hedgehog Haven volunteer, will tell us about the life of hedgehogs, the dangers they face and a little bit about the important work of Hedgehog Haven. We will be also see some camera trap footage which will be informative and entertaining. Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »November 2018
Illustrated Talk: Inspired by Birds, Informed by Science.
This interesting talk at Shrub End Social Centre in Colchester has been arranged by the Colchester Local EWT Group Rod Bleach from the British Trust for Ornithology will talk about its work, the results of surveys and how volunteers can participate.
Find out more »April 2019
Illustrated Talk by Russell Savory – Colchester
Russell Savory is a renowned filmmaker and photographer for Springwatch and The One Show. The Colchester Local Group our delighted that Russell is delivering a presentation of stunning photographs and short films showing how to get the best from your gear, with knowhow on field craft to get you up close to amazing wildlife. There's no need to book, but this is sure to be a popular event so do arrive early. doors open at 7:15pm
Find out more »Illustrated Talk: The Naze – Beach, Birds, Blackberries & more
This event has been organised by the Colchester Local EWT Group. Non-members are welcome. Wildlife photographer Liz Huxley looks at some of the geology, history, and varied wildlife of The Naze a through the seasons, particularly as an east coast bird migration hotspot.
Find out more »November 2019
Illustrated Talk about the Wilderness Foundation – Colchester
Talk about the Wilderness Foundation - ColchesterJo Roberts is CEO of the Wilderness Foundation. She will give an illustrated talk on the work it does to harness the power of the wilderness to transform vulnerable lives and empower people to conserve nature. This event has been organised by the Colchester Local EWT Group but non-members are welcome.
Find out more »January 2020
Illustrated Talk: Turtle Dove Conservation – Colchester
Emma Stobart from the RSPB Turtle Dove Conservation Advisor will give an illustrated talk about the turtle dove, which is now a critically endangered bird, and how the charity is working to reverse their decline. This event has been organised by the Colchester EWT Local Group but non-members are most welcome.
Find out more »