Events in Essex – Categories
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September 2017
Bat Night – The Grange Farm Centre
£6
Join us at the reserve to learn more about these fascinating creatures. Follow us for an evening stroll around the reserve. Armed with bat detectors, we can observe and listen to the bats of Roding Valley Meadows, followed by a hot drink. There are limited spaces, advance booking essential Cost shown is a recommended donation per person.
Find out more »Nature Tots – The Grange Farm Centre
£6
Pre-schoolers enjoy a fun morning of indoor and outdoor activities. Every week we spend time exploring our nature reserve, we discover new things and craft gifts to take home. We end our day with a wildlife themed story and a cup of tea or coffee for the adults. Event is suitable for 2 to 4 year olds, all children must be accompanied by an adult. There is a donation request of £6 per child, £4 per sibling. Siblings under 2…
Find out more »Mammal Morning – The Grange Farm Centre
£6
Join us to observe some of the small mammals living on the reserve. The event includes small mammal trapping, owl pellet dissection and track identification . We then finish off with a hot breakfast. Event is suitable for 7+ years. Cost shown is a recommended donation per person. Please book in advance.
Find out more »November 2017
Nature Tots – The Grange Farm Centre
Pre-schoolers enjoy a fun morning of indoor and outdoor activities. Every week we spend time exploring our nature reserve, we discover new things and craft gifts to take home. We end our day with a wildlife themed story and a cup of tea or coffee for the adults. Event is suitable for 2 to 4 year olds (younger siblings welcome for free). All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please come appropriately dressed for the days weather as we…
Find out more »Willow Lantern Workshop – The Grange Farm Centre
Join us here at the Centre and have fun making your own lantern from natural materials, ideal for lighting up those dark winter months. Please book in advance.
Find out more »December 2017
Christmas Wreath Making – The Grange Farm Centre
Have lots of fun crafting and decorating your own Christmas wreath, using natural, locally gathered materials. There will be Christmas songs, a nice cup of tea and perhaps a few mince pies! Please book in advance.
Find out more »Family Christmas Decorations – The Grange Farm Centre
Have fun making beautiful Christmas decorations from natural materials found here on the reserve. Please book in advance.
Find out more »September 2018
Bat Night – The Grange Farm Centre, Chigwell
Come down to The Grange Farm Centre in Chigwell at night to learn about these fascinating creatures. Follow us around the reserve with bat detectors to observe and listen to the bats of Roding Valley Meadows, followed by a hot drink. Please bring along a torch if possible and dress appropriately as nights are often much cooler. Suitable for ages 7+
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