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June 2018
The Big Wild Weekend- Reptile encounter
Come along and meet Suzie the 13 foot Burmese Python, Drako the Water Dragon, Theresa our Chilian Rose Tarantula, Tango the Bearded Dragon, Chilli the Corn Snake, Leo the Leopard Gecko, Cookie the Crested Gecko Fancois and Gaston our fire Salamaders, and lots more. There will be flying demos as well as talks on the birds. A fantastic opportunity to get up close to these amazing birds. The event will be held in the visitors centre. Booking is essential as…
Find out more »Fathers Day Den Building and Firelighting
Dads come free Some outdoor fun, Den Building, Fire lighting and toasting marshmallows. Come and spend some quiality time with your children, and create some special memories together here in the woods. We have plenty of materials and a guide to show you the techniques. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing,filled in shoes and gloves to protect your hands Suitable for 16+ years (Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult on a 1 2 1 basis)
Find out more »National Cream Tea Day
Come and celebrate National Cream Tea Day with us. Enjoy a delicious scone, clotted cream and Tiptree Strawberry Jam with tea of a coffee. Table Service. Booking essential as numbers are limited £4.50 per person
Find out more »July 2018
Alice’s Adventures in Thorndon
An interactive walking tour through Thorndon Countryside Park to discover secret locations and tasty treats! Meet many of Alice's friends along the way. Join the in the Tea party mayhem with the Hatter and March Hare. But beware the queen of Hearts! Will Alice ever catch the white rabbit? Will you be a good witness for the trial with the queen? Come and find the answers to all the questions and more......
Find out more »October 2018
Murder Mystery Dinner – Thorndon Countryside Centre
Something is afoot in the house of horrors.... and we are not talking about Frankenstein's Spare parts! Can you solve the Mystery? This seemingly friendly bunch of ghoulish entertainers have something to 'Hyde'. but 'Witch' one is really capable of murder? Arrival 7.15pm. Performance 7.30pm. Includes a light dinner. Tables up to 8, adults only (16+) Advance booking is essentail
Find out more »February 2019
Birds of Prey and Repile evening – Thorndon Park
Come and join us at the Thorndon Countryside Centre for an evening with Imperial Birds of Prey. They will be bringing a selection of the birds and reptiles to the centre. There will be flying demos as well as talks on the birds and reptiles. Booking is essential This is an adult only event.
Find out more »May 2019
Plant Sale – Thorndon Countryside Centre
Fundraising sale of a wide range of plants. organised by the Brentwood and Billericay Local EWT Group. Donated material most welcome. Collection and transportation can be arranged if necessary.
Find out more »June 2019
Sunlight and Blu Cyanotype Lantern Making Workshop – Thorndon Country Park
A workshop with a difference, held at Thordon Countryside Centre. Create stunning lantern centerpieces which can be used anywhere inside or outside on your patio during the summer Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces a cyan blue image when pretreated fabric (or paper), which is made light sensitive is exposed to ultraviolet light – sunlight or UVA Lamp. You will make a beautiful blue and white fabric lantern in this fun and rewarding workshop that doesn’t demand any…
Find out more »July 2019
Music in the Woods – Thorndon Countryside Centre
After our amazing evening in 2018 Music in the Woods is back at the Thorndon Countryside Centre for 2019! Come along with your family and friends bring a blanket settle down and enjoy the music with us. We have a great line up to keep you entertained all evening long. 'Blue Vision' are returning due to popular demand and will be playing tunes from a range of decades so there is something for everyone. BBQ, drinks and ice creams will…
Find out more »Pond dipping – Thorndon Park
A drop-in event at Thorndon Park suitable for all ages. Find out who is living in our pond! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Buh hunting – Thorndon Park
A drop-in event at Thorndon Park suitable for all ages. Find out who is living in our meadows. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »August 2019
Fire and Den building – Thorndon
Have fun few hours in the woods at Thorndon Park building a shelter and toasting marshmallows on the camp fire. Bring your own lunch and plenty of drinks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Place are limited and booking is essential
Find out more »That Bubble Man – Thorndon Countryside Centre
A free, fun, drop-in event at Thorndon Countryside Park for all ages. Join That Bubble Man for a free drop in session in the park. Stay as long as you like, there's no need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Marine reptiles drop in crafts – Thorndon
Journey back in time with the team at Thorndon Countryside Park for Marine Month... We are diving into prehistoric seas to have a go at some marine dinosaur crafts. Suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in sessions - no need to book. 10:00am-11:00am 11:30am-12:30pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Find out more »Natural Crafts – Thorndon Countryside Centre
Join the EWT team in the woods at Thorndon Country Park to create woodland crafts and learn new skills. Booking required for a space on one of the sessions. Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear clothing for being outdoors and close-toed shoes. Booking essential as places limited
Find out more »Marine Land Art Day – Thorndon Country Park
This is a drop-in event at Thorndon country Park - no need to book. Come along and join the EWT team in celebrating our marine life and reminding ourselves to protect it by creating recyclable land art. Bring your own clean recycling (such as plastic bottles and containers) to join in. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Fairies and Elves -Thorndon Countryside
Find out what the fairies and elves have been getting up to at Thorndon Countryside Park Explore the woods with us to find out what the fairies and elves of Thorndon have been getting up to. Feel free to dress up to blend in with the fairy folk! Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking required
Find out more »September 2019
Lost Words Trail – Thorndon Countryside Centre
So many words are disappearing from our dictionaries! Would you like to help Essex Wildlife Trust discover those lost natural words by following a trail around the woods at Thorndon Countryside Centre. Drop-in and collect a self-led trail leaflet from the Visitor Centre at any time. Come on your own or bring the family.
Find out more »Family Bat Walk – Thorndon Countryside Park
Track down the bats in the Thorndon Countryside Park Woodland during this early evening family bat walk before they hibernate this year. Try using the bat detectors and learn more about the world's only true flying mammal. Limited spaces are available. Booking essential. Please wear layers of clothing suitable for a walk in the woods, and bring a torch.
Find out more »October 2019
Tree Walk at Thorndon Country Park
Book your hourly session to learn more about the trees you can find at Thorndon Country Park. Take a walk with the Outdoor Learning Officer in the woods to find out more about the trees in the park. Learn how to identify trees from leaves, and create your own identification key. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress appropriately for a walk in the park. Booking is essential as spaces are limited
Find out more »Natural potions – Brentwood
Have a go at creating your own natural potion using nature's harvest. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear suitable clothing for being outdoors Booking essential
Find out more »Wildlife Walk: Fungus Foray at Thorndon Park
A Fungus Foray led by local expert Tony Boniface in search of the seasonal bounty provided for wildlife (and people) by the many species of fungi which occur throughout the park. Free event organised by the Brentwood & Billericay Local EWT Group.
Find out more »Autumn word trail at Thorndon Park
Why not try the EWT trail around the woods in Thorndon Park, solving the clues to find seasonal Autumnal words. This is a drop-in event so no booking required. Purchase a trail leaflet from the cafe till in the Thorndon Countryside Centre Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear suitable clothing for being outdoors
Find out more »Spooky crafts at Thorndon
Visit the Thorndon Countryside Centre and make some exciting Halloween themed crafts to take home. There are a series of drop-in sessions throughout the day. There's no need to book but there may be a wait at busy times. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »December 2019
Mystery of the elves’ missing presents – Thorndon Countryside Park
Solve the mystery of the elves' missing presents in time for Christmas! This is a drop-in self-led trail starting outside Thorndon Park Countryside Visitor Centre and finishes in the marquee for a chance to make some Christmas crafts. Suitable for all ages, with a buggy appropriate route.
Find out more »Supper and Santa at Thorndon Countryside Centre
An early evening event suitable for all the family. Come and enjoy a visit with Santa in Thorndon Country Park Visitors Centre, the enjoy supper and Christmas treats. There will be entertainment from Santa’s helpers who will be mingling with the tables. The evening will include: Choosing an honorary Elf name Visit with Santa Personalised gift Reindeer food and Candy cane Supper and treats Activities on tables Entertainment from Santa’s helpers Price includes a letter to Santa activity sheet that…
Find out more »Willow wreath making workshop for children at Thorndon
A short winter workshop at Thorndon Countryside Centre for kids to make a mini willow wreath and Christmas star! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for age 5+. Booking essential
Find out more »February 2020
Wildlife walk – Thorndon Country Park North
Enjoy a guided wildlife walk around the extensive Thorndon Country Park, finding out how the park is managed with the aim of benefiting wildlife and conserving historic features. This event has been organised by the Brentwood & Billericay Local EWT Group but non-members are welcome.
Find out more »Children’s bird box building – Thorndon Park
Children's bird box building workshop at Thorndon Park. Support the birds living near you by giving them a good place to nest in the spring - book onto one of our bird box building sessions to make one to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and adult participation is expected for this activity. Booking is essential.
Find out more »Children’s bug hotel workshop – Thorndon
Children will enjoy this bug hotel workshop at Thorndon Countryside Centre. Make a bug hotel and take it home to help out our solitary bees and other hard-working garden bugs. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and adult participation is expected for this activity. Booking essential
Find out more »Den Building at Thorndon
Have a go at building your own den in the woodland at Thorndon Country Park with the help of our Outdoor Learning Officer. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for age 5+. Please dress in clothing suitable for being outdoors Booking essential
Find out more »Birds of Prey Evening. Thorndon Countryside Park
The Birds of Prey Evening at Thorndon Countryside Park is suitable for all the family (age 4+). The Imperial Birds of Prey will be bringing along a selection of their birds to the centre. There will be talks and flying demonstrations. A fantastic opportunity to get close to these amazing birds. Numbers limited. Booking essential.
Find out more »March 2020
Spring Spotters -Thorndon
Drop into the Visitors Centre at Thorndon Park for the EWT Spring Spotters trail. Make your own simple binoculars and go searching for signs of Spring in the woodland. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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