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October 2018
Why Trees Matter – Illustrated talk – Halstead
This illustrated talk by Tricia Moxey is organised by the Braintree Local EWT Group. Tricia will talk about why trees are so useful to us as well as other living organisms and why we need more of them. The talk is suitable for all ages.
Find out more »November 2018
Illustrated Talk: Summer Migrants – Halstead
This talk at St Andrew's Church in Halstead has been arranged by the Braintree Local EWT Group Bird ringer Barry Williams will talk about the summer visitors that have now left us for the winter. Find out who has flown and where they have gone. Barry will also touch on some of the overseas birds already living in these destinations. Suitable for all ages.
Find out more »January 2019
Illustrated Talk: Hedgehogs – Halstead
Come and learn about our prickly woodland friends Stephanie Callister-Jarrold from Hedgehog Haven will be here to tell us about one of Britain's best loved mammals and the rescue work of the group. Refreshments available at a small charge.
Find out more »March 2019
Illustrated Talk: Braintree Group AGM followed by a talk about Seawalls
Join the Braintree Group for there short AGM 7.15 pm - 7.30 pm followed by a talk about Seawalls. If you only wish to attend the talk please arrive from 7.30 pm for 8 pm start. Illustrated talk - Seawalls - This talk is brought to us by Tim Gardiner, well suited to this topic, as he works for the Environment Agency, particularly concerning coastal matters. Essex has over 300 miles of sea wall and they form a huge resource…
Find out more »May 2019
Illustrated Talk: Natural Born Killers – Halstead
Wildlife Lecturer and Photographer Chris Ward will be giving his raptor talk, Natural Born Killers. A detailed look at diurnal raptors - their breeding behaviour, hunting strategies and prey. What are their adaptations to these lifestyles? Which species are increasing and declining and what challenges do they face today? A fully illustrated talk featuring many British birds of prey, from Kestrels and Kites to Harriers and Hawks, plus some overseas species too.
Find out more »September 2019
Illustrated Talk: Dragonflies and Damselflies – Halstead
This talk with Wildlife Educator and Photographer Neil Phillips is organised by the Braintree Local EWt Group. Dragonflies and Damselflies are among the most beautiful and interesting of the insects. This talk will look at how they live, breed and hunt, while also looking at the species found across the UK.
Find out more »October 2019
Illustrated Talk: Friends of Horsey Seals – Halstead
Friends of Horsey Seals is a charity that aims to protect grey seals at Horsey, Norfolk, particularly during the late autumn and winter, when they give birth and mate. The charity’s volunteers are also involved throughout the year in the rescue of seals that are sick or in distress. and the Horsey Gap Colony in particular, plus the work of the group in protecting these mammals. Find out more at this interested illustrated talk given by Vice Chair, Hattie Llewellyn-Davies.
Find out more »November 2019
Illustrated Talk: Shifting Sands – Halstead
This interesting illustrated talk called Shifting Sands has been organised by the Braintree Local EWT Group. Pip Mountjoy, Keystone Species Officer at Natural England, will talk about their work restoring Breckland habitats. Refreshments available at a small charge.
Find out more »January 2020
Crickets and Grasshoppers: Talk by Tim Gardiner – Halstead
This talk about crickets and grasshoppers by Tim Gardiner has been arranged by the Braintree Local EWT Group, but non-members are most welcome. Learn more about these fascinating insects, their ecology, habitats and where to find them.
Find out more »February 2020
The Urban Peregrine Project – Illustrated Talk – Halstead
This interesting Illustrated Talk about The Urban Peregrine Project has been organised by the Braintree Local EWT Group. Zoe Smith is the Hawk and Owl Trusts Urban Peregrine Project Officer. Zoe will talk about the ecology and behaviour of these fascinating creatures and their habitat
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