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September 2018
The Ladybirders – Woodland Birds – Fingringhoe Nature Reserve
This event is aimed at all of those ladies who would like to learn or improve on their birding knowledge in a small friendly group with our expert leader Liz Huxley. Wear appropriate clothing: sun hats or rain coats! Pre booking is essential.
Find out more »Wednesday Wellbeing Walk – Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
Our Wednesday Wellbeing Walks at Fingringhoe Wick start on 19th September and are fortnightly thereafter. Our walk is aimed for those wishing to get back into fitness or start a fitness journey, maybe after an illness, or for those just wishing to enjoy a walk in a stunning location with other people. The walk will be on well-trodden paths and tracks and will take in the beautiful coastal scenery of the River Colne Estuary. A good pair of boots or…
Find out more »Autumn Equinox Bird Day – Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
Join expert guides from Swallow Birding on free guided walks round the Fingringhoe Hoe Nature Reserve to see the returning migratory birds. Telescopes will be available in the centre to use with help on bird ID. Swallow Birding and Essex Birdwatching Society will be exhibiting all day. This is a drop-in event suitable for all ages.
Find out more »Birds and Photography – Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
A non-technical half-day workshop intended for beginners at Fingringhoe Nature Reserve. Start the day with a handy hints and top tips presentation, to be followed by a walk round of the reserve, where the tutor can help and guide you in using your new found knowledge and offer some photography and bird ID support. This will be a small group and booking is essential. Please wear sturdy shoes/boots and appropriate clothing.
Find out more »October 2018
Family Orienteering – Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
This is a drop in, fun family event at the Fingringhoe Nature Reserve where you can explore the reserve using a compass. There are a variety of different orienteering routes to suit every ability. No need to book.
Find out more »Natural Halloween Crafts – Fingringhoe Wick
A great family event at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. Enjoy a walk in the reserve to collect natural materials, then head back to the centre to make some wonderful creations. The only limit will be your imagination! Advance booking is essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Campfire Cooking – Fingringhoe Nature Reserve
A fun, family afternoon cooking lots of different sweet and savoury treats over the campfire! Booking is essential. Please also inform us of any allergies/intolerances. Children must be accompanied at all times.
Find out more »November 2018
Pewter Smelting Workshop – Fingringhoe
Learn the ancient art of pewter smelting at Fingringhoe Nature Reserve. The workshop will begin with a walk through the woodland to gather inspiration. The workshop leader will then guide you through the process of carving your own mould and smelting the pewter over a campfire. Suitable for ages 14 - 17. Spaces are very limited. booking is essential
Find out more »Know your Waders and Ducks – Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
This adult-only morning workshop at Fingringhoe Wick starts with a short presentation. The group will then head out onto the reserve with our expert guide to test your new found knowledge and find what there is to see! Please wear sensible shoes and suitable clothing. Booking is essential.
Find out more »December 2018
Winter Animal Trail – Fingringhoe Nature Reserve
Visit the beautiful nature reserve at Fingringhoe to complete the winter animal trail! Follow the footprints around the reserve and match them to their animals. Don't forget to come back to the Visitor Centre when you're finished to collect your prize. No need to book as this is a drop in event which will take place every weekend in December and every day in the Christmas Holidays - 20th December to 2nd January
Find out more »Winter Animal Trail – Fingringhoe Nature Reserve
Visit the beautiful nature reserve at Fingringhoe to complete the winter animal trail! Follow the footprints around the reserve and match them to their animals. Don't forget to come back to the Visitor Centre when you're finished to collect your prize. No need to book as this is a drop in event which will take place every weekend in December and every day in the Christmas Holidays - 20th December to 2nd January
Find out more »Wreath Making Workshop – Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
Join the Essex Wildlife Trust for this relaxed and fun workshop at Fingringhoe Wick. You will start by gathering natural materials from the reserve in order to craft a beautiful willow based wreath. Something to display proudly at this time of year and maybe for many years to come. The rest of the workshop will take place back at the visitor centre, using the materials that have been gathered and some other items to make a wreath to take home.…
Find out more »Winter Wander and Mulled Wine – Fingringhoe Wick
Join the Essex Wildlife Trust for a winter wander with one of their volunteers who will talk you through the history of the reserve right through from Roman to modern times. Warm up afterwards by the fire with a well earned glass of mulled wine (non-alcoholic)and a mince pie. Booking essential. Please wear appropriate clothes and footwear for all weathers
Find out more »Christmas Decorations Workshop – Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
Using natural materials gathered from the reserve, join the Essex Wildlife Trust team at Fingringhoe in creating some rustic Christmas decorations. You will be using a variety or materials including Pinecones, berries, willow and more and you will learn how to fashion them into beautiful decorations for your home or for a gift.
Find out more »Wreath Making Workshop – Fingringhoe Wick
Join the team at Essex Wildlife Trusts Fingringhoe Wick Reserve for this relaxed workshop. We will start by gathering natural materials from the reserve in order to craft a beautiful willow based wreath. The rest of the workshop will take place back at the visitor centre, using the materials we have gathered and some other items to make a wreath to take home.
Find out more »Christmas Decorations Workshop – Fingringhoe Wick
Using natural materials gathered from the reserve, join the Essex Wildlife Trust team at Fingringhoe to craft some rustic Christmas decorations. You will be using Pinecones, berries, willow and more and you'll learn how to fashion them into beautiful decorations for your home or for a gift. Booking is essential.
Find out more »Winter Wander and Christmas Lunch – Fingringhoe Wick
Get out for some fresh air with a winter bird watching wander round the reserve at Fingringhoe Wick with expert guide Liz before heading back to the centre to warm up by the log burner and tuck into a well earned 2 course Christmas Lunch: Roast Turkey and all the trimmings followed by warm mince pies and vanilla custard. Bring your binos or Essex Wildlife Trust staff at the reserve can lend you some. The walk will commence at roughly…
Find out more »Winter Wander and Christmas Lunch – Fingringhoe Wick
Get out and about for some fresh air with a winter bird watching wander round the reserve with expert guide Liz before heading back to the centre to warm up by the log burner and tuck into a well earned 2 course Christmas Lunch: Roast Turkey and all the trimmings followed by warm mince pies and vanilla custard. Limited places, booking essential, Don't forget to bring some binoculars and warm clothing Those with any special dietary requirements are advised to…
Find out more »Winter Animal Trail – Fingringhoe Nature Reserve
Visit the beautiful nature reserve at Fingringhoe to complete the winter animal trail! Follow the footprints around the reserve and match them to their animals. Don't forget to come back to the Visitor Centre when you're finished to collect your prize. No need to book as this is a drop in event which will take place every weekend in December and every day in the Christmas Holidays - 20th December to 2nd January
Find out more »Winter Animal Trail – Fingringhoe Nature Reserve
Visit the beautiful nature reserve at Fingringhoe to complete the winter animal trail! Follow the footprints around the reserve and match them to their animals. Don't forget to come back to the Visitor Centre when you're finished to collect your prize. No need to book as this is a drop in event which will take place every weekend in December and every day in the Christmas Holidays - 20th December to 2nd January
Find out more »Winter Weekend Trail – Fingringhoe Wick
Come along to Fingringhoe to complete the Essex Wildlife Trust winter animal trail! Follow the footprints round the reserve and match them to their animals. Don't forget to come back to the Visitor Centre when you're finished to collect your prize
Find out more »January 2019
The Ladybirders – Fingringhoe Wick
Join Essex Wildlife Trust expert guide Liz in this friendly group, on alternate Wednesdays, aimed at ladies of all ages who would like to learn a new hobby or improve on their birding knowledge. Please wear suitable clothes for the weather (we’ll go out rain or shine!)and good footwear for walking on some uneven surfaces. Bring binoculars if you have them or we can lend you some.
Find out more »Family Den Building and Campfire – Fingringhoe Nature Reserve
Come along and build a den in the woods, then you can use the skills you're bound to learn to recreate a den in your own garden. Toast some marshmallows over the campfire. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Wellbeing Walks – Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
Interested in starting to walk, improve your fitness or mental wellbeing? Start your wellbeing journey by joining us for a gentle fortnightly walk around the beautiful Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve Led by one of Essex Wildlife Trust volunteers, an informal, friendly well-being walk of approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. A good pair of boots or shoes and weather appropriate clothing recommended
Find out more »February 2019
Pewter Smelting – Fingringhoe Wick
Join the EWT education team for this interesting workshop where you will learn the ancient art of pewter smelting. Essex Wildlife Trust leaders will guide you through the process of carving your own mould and smelting the pewter over a campfire. The workshop will begin with a walk through the woodland to gather inspiration for our creations! This is a very popular small scale workshop so don’t hesitate to book as soon as possible!. Ages 14+ only.
Find out more »Creative Writing Workshops – Fingringhoe Wick
Do you wish that you could articulate your thoughts and feelings about nature? Being outside can often inspire strong emotions. Why not come along to our series of adults only workshops at the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve and develop your writing skills with our expert tutor? Week 1: Poetry Week 2: Prose Week 3: Fiction You can choose to come along for individual events or book all three workshops at a discounted rate. Booking is essential.
Find out more »Pond Dipping – Fingringhoe Wick
Come along and discover which creature live in the depths of our ponds. Advance booking essential
Find out more »March 2019
Mother’s Day Treat – Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre
Enjoy a guided walk round the reserve before heading back the tearoom for a well earned afternoon tea. Afternoon tea consists of a selection of sandwiches, mini cakes, scone with jam and cream and a pot of tea. The walk starts at 2pm with afternoon tea available from 3pm. Dogs permitted on a lead. Booking Essential
Find out more »April 2019
Den Building – Fingringhoe Wick
Bring the children along to Fingringhow Wick where they can get outdoors, collect wood and build a fantastic den in the beautiful woodland. Please dress for the weather. Advancde booking is essential.
Find out more »Dinosaur Trail
Hunt for signs of Dinosaurs on a planned trail throughout the reserve Follow a prehistoric trail, dig up fossils and make a fossil print to take home. Wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather
Find out more »Forest School Drop Off Day – Fingringhoe Wick
A day of child led fun on Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. Enjoy minibeast hunting, den building, pond dipping and more! Please ensure your child is suitably dressed for all weathers. Packed lunch, drinks and snacks will be required. Booking Essential
Find out more »Pond Dipping – Fingringhoe Wick
Come along and see what lives in the pond at Fingringhoe Wick Children must be accompanied.by an adult. Booking essential as there are one-hour sessions.
Find out more »Campfire Cooking – Fingringhoe Wick
Come and try your hand at making some yummy food over the campfire and then tuck in! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Egg and Nest Discovery Session – Fingringhoe Wick
Find out who makes which nest and make your own nest to take home! children must be accompanied by an adult Booking Essential
Find out more »Creative Writing Workshops – Fingringhoe Wick
A course of workshops for 11-16 year olds, focusing on various methods of writing about the natural world. Is your child interested in writing and nature? Why not book them onto our new creative writing course? Led by our expert tutor your child will learn to articulate their thoughts and feelings about the natural world in a variety of different formats. The theme of this workshop is short stories. Booking is Essential
Find out more »Birdsong for Beginners – Fingringhoe Wick
Join us for a half day workshop with expert guide Liz, to unpick the world of birdsong! Start the morning with a short theory session before heading out onto the reserve to see what birds you can hear! Join us for one week or all four sessions Wk 1 - Garden Birds Wk 2 - Warblers Wk 3 - Nightingale Wk 4 - Finches Please sensible shoes for walking on uneven ground and dress for all weathers. Booking Essential
Find out more »Dinosaur Trail – Fingringhoe Wick
Follow a prehistoric trail, dig up fossils and make a fossil print to take home. Children must be accompanies by an adult. Advance booking is essential.
Find out more »Den Building – Fingringhoe Wick
Come along and build a den in lovely Fingringhoe Wick woodland! Bring your wellies and make sure you are dressed for the outside. Booking Essential
Find out more »Evening Nightingale walks – Fingringhoe Wick
Join one of the EWT team members for an evening stroll round the reserve and experience the wonderful song of the nightingale. These amazing birds will provide a wildlife experience not to be missed! The Visitor Centre will open at 6pm. Walks commence at 7:30pm We will go out in all bar the very worst storm, so please dress for all weathers and wear sensible shoes for walking over uneven ground. Event will finish towards darkness - it would be…
Find out more »May 2019
Improve Your Birdwatching: Bird Song – Fingringhoe Wick
A classroom session looking at how and why birds sing, aids to learning to recognise birdsong, alarm and contact calls, followed by a short walk to put the theory into practice Then enjoy a longer guided walk after lunch. Ensure appropriate clothing and bring your own lunch. Binoculars would be useful if you have any. Booking Essential
Find out more »Nature Course: Spring Bird ID – Fingringhoe Wick and Abberton
A practical, adults only session discovering spring birds in the North East Essex at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve and Abberton Reservoir. The day will be largely spent outside looking for, listening to and identifying our spring and summer birds. You will also gain an understanding of the habitat and management requirements for a variety of breeding birds. There will be a short theory session at the beginning of the day to demonstrate that by improved note taking, fieldcraft and observation…
Find out more »Wildlife Walk: Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve for Nightlingales, Spring Birds and Flowers
Wildlife walk at Fingringhoe Wick for Nightingales, spring birds and flowers. Walks finish app.1.30pm, with an option to carry on after lunch. A packed lunch advised.
Find out more »Dawn Chorus Walk – Fingringhoe Wick
Join experts from Swallow Birding for an early morning walk round the reserve to discover the joys of the Dawn Chorus before heading back to the centre for some breakfast! Wear suitable clothes for all weathers and shoes for walking over uneven ground Booking Essential
Find out more »Make a Mini Pond – Fingringhoe Wick
Visit Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve and make a mini pond to take home. Advance booking is essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Den Building – Fingringhoe Wick
Come and build a den, created from branches found in the lovely Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve woodland, and then toast a marshmallow over a campfire. Children must be accompanied by an adult Booking Essential
Find out more »Dinosaur Trail – Fingringhoe Wick
Find clues that lead us to a scientific dig site, dig up fossils and then make a dino craft to take home! Booking Essential children must be accompanied by an adult
Find out more »Family Orienteering – Fingringhoe Wick
Come and explore the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve using a compass. A great family activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a drop in event, no need to book. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for exploring outside.
Find out more »June 2019
Ranger Rambles – fingringhoe Wick
Join the Fingringhoe Wick Ranger for a guided walk round the reserve. This is an informal ramble around the extensive reserve, we will talk about anything and everything we see – or you ask about! Wear suitable footwear and clothing for weather conditions. Advance booking Essential
Find out more »Summer Quiz Evening – Fingringhoe Wick
Come along to the Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, for a great evening of quizzing organised by the Colchester Local EWT Group. Teams of up to 6 – bring a team or we will make up teams as we go along. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Gates to the reserve are open from 7.00 pm to 7.15 pm for entry. Estimated finish time 10 pm.
Find out more »Wild Weekend Guided Walk, Fingringhoe Wick
Join the Fingringhoe Wick ranger Alex for a guided walk on the Nature Reserve. Discover plants, birds and other points of interest during this relaxed ramble. This event is suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear appropriate footwear for this walk. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Wild Weekend Family Forest Afternoon – Fingringhoe Wick
Come along for a relaxed afternoon in the woodland at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. Build dens and toast marshmallows on the campfire! Advance booking is essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Wild Weekend Bat Walk – Finginghoe Wick
Come along to the reserve and find out what type of bats live at Fingringhoe! We will use bat detectors to discover different species as we explore the reserve after dark. This event is suitable for families. Booking essential
Find out more »Wild Weekend Pole Lathe Demonstration – Fingringhoe Wick
Essex Wildlife Trust are running demonstrations of wood turning using a traditional pole lathe. The demonstrator will also provide tutorials, letting visitors have a go. This is a drop-in event. no need to book. Children should be accompanied and supervised at all times.
Find out more »Nature Tots – Fingringhoe Nature Reserve
A weekly group for the under 5's providing child led play in the lovely Fingringhoe woodland. Get messy, make some noise & enjoy being outside. Booking is essential and places are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Nature Course: Animal Tracking and Field Signs – Fingringhoe Wick
Turn wildlife detective to learn how to spot the tell-tale signs of illusive wildlife in a variety of habitats at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve.. Learn about the ecology of illusive animals and where they live and feed, see some real field signs at the centre, then put your training into practice on a walk through the reserve. Please note that no single nature reserve can provide every type of field sign we will cover on this course, but by understanding…
Find out more »July 2019
Jacqueline South Art Exhibition at Fingringhoe Wick
The Jacqueline South Art Exhibition is a wonderful display of watercolour, pencil and pastel works of wildlife, landscapes and domestic pets. All items are for sale with 20% commission supporting Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
Find out more »Self-led trails at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
A great activity for all the family during the school holidays, these self-led trails are available every day at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. There's no need to book. Just pick up a trail sheet at the visitor centre and wander through a wide variety of habitats woodlands, meadows and around the ponds and river. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »August 2019
Dinosaur Trail – Fingringhoe Wick
Join the Dinosaur Trail at Fingringhoe Wick. Pick up your trail sheet at the Visitor Centre and head out into the Nature Reserve to find clues that lead to our scientific dig site where we can practice our paleontology skills and dig up fossils! Advance booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Beach Combing and Play – Fingringhoe Wick
Fingringhoe Wick has its own private beach which is normally inaccessible to the public. This is a fantastic opportunity to see the beach, search the shoreline, build sandcastles, find crabs and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
Find out more »The Ladybirders – Fingringhoe Wick
Ladies... a fortnightly event just for you. No men involved Join our expert guide Liz in this friendly group at Fingrinhoe Wick Nature Reserve, Colchester aimed at ladies who would like to learn a new or improve on their birding knowledge. Please wear suitable clothes for the weather (we’ll go out rain or shine!) and good footwear for walking on some uneven surfaces. Bring binoculars if you have them or we can lend you some.
Find out more »Summer Quiz Night – Fingringhoe Wick
Join EWT for the summer quiz night at Fingringhoe Wick Prizes for top 3 teams - a hamper of tasty treats, guided ranger walk of the reserve, badger watching evening. Bring your own drinks and nibbles, café and shop will be open. Booking essential
Find out more »Pirate Trail – Fingringhoe Wick
Come and join EWT at Fingringhoe Wick for the Pirate Trail! Can you find all the clues to reach the hidden treasure? Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential
Find out more »Teddy Bears Picnic – Fingringhoe Wick
Come and find all the teddies that are hiding in the woods at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. Once we have found them all, we will make some special teddy food for them, and invite them to our tea party! Packed lunch and teddy required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »September 2019
Heidi Jukes and Rachel Spender Art Exhibition – Fingringhoe Wick
A joint art exhibition at Fingringhow Wick Visitor Centre featuring Heidi Jukes art works and aerial photographs from Rachel Spender. Rachel Spender will be exhibiting hand made black and white aerial photographs of Essex salt marshes. Heidi Jukes will exhibit small ‘OutPost works’ painted on board using visual references from rural sites on exploratory visits to Roman Hill, Essex, to be displayed close to source at Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre. This exhibition is in conjunction with OUTPOST, a project running…
Find out more »Whittling Workshop – Fingringhoe Wick
Join this adult only Whittling Workshop at Fingringhoe Wick and learn a new craft! Whittling or wood carving, the art of carving wood into an object by cutting small slices, has been practiced for centuries. Using locally sourced wood, you will be able to make a small object such as a spoon, fork or a toy to take home at the end of a day's workshop. Whittling is a great pastime to relieve stress - and perhaps also make useful…
Find out more »Forest School Fun Sundays – Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
A fantastic outdoor family event for all the family at Fingringhoe Hoe Wick Nature Reserve, near Colchester Forest School Activities in the woods include bug hunting, build dens, balance on a rope walk, make woodland crafts, use tools, create wild art, play woodland games and learn how to light fires. The only limit is your imagination. Suitable for children 5+ who must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Evening Lecture: Birds of the Blackwater – Colchester
Join the EWT for a lecture by birding expert Steve from Swallow Birding on the 'Birds of the Blackwater' Steve loves exploring and enjoying the wildlife of his local area. The visitor centre will be open from 6pm
Find out more »Migration Day and The Big County Birdwatch – Fingringhoe
Expert guides from Swallow Birding will be present all day offering advice and walks alongside The Essex Birdwatching Society. Expert guides from Swallow Birding will be on hand all day to offer advice and have a chat, free guided tours going out at 10am, 12noon and 2pm. The Essex Birdwatching Society will have a stand in the centre all day and will be encouraging you to take part in The Big County Birdwatch to celebrate their 70th year of bird…
Find out more »October 2019
Lucia Hardy Art Exhibition – Colchester
Local artist Lucia Hardy will be exhibiting some stunning pieces inspired by nature at the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve near Colchester. Lucia Hardy is an artist who describes her work as Wild, Dark and Inspired by nature. Lucia lives and works in Essex, painting expressive and engaging birds and wildlife, as well as creating emotionally charged landscapes and abstract work. As an EWT member and wildlife enthusiast, Lucia is really excited to be joining us this autumn as the Fingringhoe…
Find out more »What’s the Wader? – Fingringhoe Wick
Would you like to find out more about the waders that can be found on the Fingringhoe Nature Reserve? The first part of the morning will be a classroom session at Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre sorting out the key identification features of some of the UK’s wader species. This will be followed by a short walk to put the theory into practice. After lunch we’ll take a longer guided walk (about a mile each way) to search for more wader…
Find out more »Wellbeing Walks – Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
Interested in starting to walk, improve your fitness or mental wellbeing? Start your wellbeing journey by joining us for a gentle fortnightly walk around the beautiful Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve Led by one of Essex Wildlife Trust volunteers, an informal, friendly well-being walk of approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. A good pair of boots or shoes and weather appropriate clothing recommended
Find out more »Optics Day – Fingringhoe Wick
Drop in Optics and Binocular day at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve Wanting to buy your first pair or thinking of upgrading? Have a chat with one of the EWT expert volunteers to try before you buy and ask questions that you have never dared before.
Find out more »Halloween Nocturnal Animals Trail – Fingringhoe Wick
Self-guided themed trail around the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. A daily drop-in event during half-term to find out some spooky facts about nocturnal animals as you follow the trail round. Please wear suitable clothing for being outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Family Evening Safari at Fingringhoe Wick
Join an early evening family safari at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve and see what creatures are around after dusk! Moths, bats, badgers...lets see what we can find! Torch and warm clothes required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential
Find out more »Woodland Wizards and Witches Workshop – Fingringhoe Wick
Visit the secret woodland glade in Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve where we will make a variety of different potions, and a natural broomstick to take home! A 'non-scary' Halloween-themed event suitable for children ages 5-11. Please provide warm clothing that might get messy! Advance booking is essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Forest School Drop Off Day – Fingringhoe Wick
A day of child led fun at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve including minibeast hunting, den building, pond dipping, toasting marshmallows over the campfire and more. Please ensure your child is suitably dressed for all weathers, drop them off and let them have a fantastic day in the countryside! Suitable for children age 5+ Packed lunch, drinks and snacks will be required. Booking is essential
Find out more »Pumpkin Carving – Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre
Carve your own spooky pumpkin for Halloween at the Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre. Pumpkins and carving tools will be provided. either use the stencils provided or use your own ideas to create the scariest, spookiest pumpkin! ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL, All children MUST be accompanied and will require adult help throughout, accompanying adults go free.
Find out more »Wand Whittling Workshop – Fingringhoe Wick
Learn how to whittle your very own wand at Fingringhoe Wick to take home like the great Harry Potter Do you know your dragon's heartstring from your phoenix tears? Come along and join us in the woods to whittle and then decorate your very own magic wand! This is an outdoor activity so please ensure you are dressed for the weather. Suitable for ages 5-12 Children must be accompanied by an adult Booking essential
Find out more »November 2019
Needle felting workshop – Fingringhoe Wick
Do you like arts and crafts? This needle felting workshop at Fingringhoe Wick may be for you Learn a new skill or practise existing skills. Create a small animal or a pin cushion. All materials provided. Booking essential
Find out more »Ranger Rambles – Fingringhoe Wick
Join the ranger at Fingringhoe Wick for an informal ramble around the extensive nature reserve. Talk about anything and everything we see – or you ask about! Please wear suitable clothing and foorwear and bring water with you. Booking in advance is required.
Find out more »Drop off Days – Fingringhoe Wick
Drop-off days at Fingringhoe Wick give you the opportunity to drop your children off for the day and let them have a great time in a fun and educational environment. They will spend time in the woods buidling dens, toasting marshmallows over the camp fire and so much more. Please provide snacks, a packed lunch and plenty of drinks. clothing and footwear should be suitable for being outside and getting messy! Children over 5 years of age only Please bring…
Find out more »Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at Fingrinhoe Wick
Join Kirsty, Fingringhoe Wick's Education Officer, and make a Christmas wreath to take home. The focus of this workshop will be to find natural materials on the nature reserve that you can use to add to the wreath. Basic materials will be provided. Please dress suitably for the outdoor aspect of the workshop. The event is suitable for accompanied children aged 14+ Advance booking is essential.
Find out more »Meet Mother Christmas at Fingringhoe Wick
Meet Mother Christmas at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve and make a Christmas craft Throughout the day there are hour-long sessions for children where they will have the chance to make a Christmas craft item followed by Mother Christmas reading a story and children receiving a present. Booking your session is essential! Please dress suitably for the weather as the event will include walking from the Visitor Centre to the Bunk House Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »December 2019
Winter Self-led Trail – Fingringhoe Wick
Enjoy a self-led winter-themed trail around Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. This is a drop-in event - no need to book. Collect your trail from the Visitors Centre, follow the clues around the reserve and come back to the Visitor Centre to collect your prize! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Christmas afternoon tea at Fingringhoe Wick
Why not treat yourself and/ or a loved one to a wonderful Christmas afternoon tea, with sweet treats and festive savoury snacks, in the beautiful surroundings of Fingringhoe Nature Reserve. Relax in the Nightingale tearoom with superb views and a log burning fire and perhaps have a gentle stroll around the reserve afterwards. Children must be accompanied by an adult Booking required
Find out more »Winter quiz night at Fingringhoe Wick
Join EWT for a Winter Quiz evening at Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre Teams of up to 6. The cafe and shop will be open from 6pm but please feel free to bring your own drinks and nibbles. There will be a raffle on the evening and prizes for the top 3 teams. Booking essential
Find out more »Winter Wander and Christmas Lunch – Fingringhoe Wick
Get out for some fresh air with a winter bird watching wander round the Fingringhoe Wick reserve with Essex Wildlife Trust expert guide Liz before heading back to the centre to warm up by the log burner and tuck into a well earned 2-course Christmas Lunch: Roast Turkey and all the trimmings followed by warm mince pies and vanilla custard. Limited places, booking essential Please notify the centre of any dietary requirements. The walk will commence at 10 am with…
Find out more »Winter Ranger Walk at Fingringhoe Wick
Join the EWT ranger for a winter wander round the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve and explore the seasonal highlights to be found at this time of year. Wrap up warm as we will go out in all weathers Children must be accompanied by an adult Boking reccommended
Find out more »January 2020
Birding and Photography – Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre
Join the EWT team for a half day workshop with expert guide Liz at the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. Start the morning with a short indoor presentation on photography top tips and hints (this is a non-technical beginners course) and then head out onto the reserve to see birds you can find to put your new found knowledge to the test! Please dress for all weather. Booking Essential
Find out more »Winter Birding Day – Fingringhoe Wick
Join expert guide Steve Grimwade from Swallow Birding on free Winter Birding Day guided walks around the Fingeringhoe Wick Nature Reserve to see the winter resident and overwintering birds. Telescopes will be out in the visitor centre for people to view over the marsh, to use with help on bird ID. Swallow Birding and Essex Birdwatching Society will be exhibiting all day. This is a drop-in event. no booking is required.
Find out more »February 2020
Wednesday wellbeing wander – Fingringoe Wick
The Wednesday wellbeing wander around the beautiful Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve is great for anyone wanting to get fit or improve your mental wellbeing, or just enjoy the company of walking with other people. This gentle walk lasting about 1.5 hours is led by one of the EWT volunteers Our friendly informal wanders are monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Do please ensure you have a good pair of walking boots and suitable clothing.
Find out more »Drop-in bird trail at Fingringhoe Wick
Look for clues and have fun finding the answers to our Feathered Friends drop-in bird trail at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. Great half-term fun solving the clues on this self-guided trail around our beautiful reserve. This is a drop-in event so no need to book, just ask for details at the Visitor Centre Please dress to suit the weather
Find out more »Campfire Cooking – Fingringhoe Wick
Learn to cook on the campfire at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve and then enjoy different treats: toasted marshmallows over a fire are gorgeous! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Forest School Drop Off Day at Fingringhoe Wick
Drop your over 5s off at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve for a day of child-led fun building dens, toasting marshmallows over the campfire, hunting for mini-beasts and so much more! Please wear clothing suitable for being outdoors and bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. Booking essential
Find out more »Mad About Minibeasts – Fingringhoe Wick
Are you mad about minibeasts? Explore Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve for a range of minibeasts. We will look under logs, on trees and bushes, in the long grass and in the ponds to see what we can find. This event is suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather conditions. Booking Essential
Find out more »Young persons beginners guide to birdwatching – Fingringhoe Wick
If you are a young person interested in birdwatching and don't know how to get started, this beginners guide is for you. The event is aimed at young people accompanied by an adult. Join one of our volunteers on a guided birdwatching walk. Bring your own binoculars or we will try and provide some for you to use subject to availability. Booking essential
Find out more »Children’s bird box building – Fingringhoe Wick
Join the EWT team at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve and learn how to make a bird box to take home. Adult supervision required. This is the perfect time of the year to build a bird box to help the feathered friends in your garden. We supply all the materials and will be on hand to help! Booking essential
Find out more »Seasonal Ranger Walks – Fingringhoe Wick
Join the Ranger for a seasonal, guided walk exploring the highlights of Fingringhoe Wick at this time of year. This is an informal ramble, ideal for families. We will talk about anything and everything that we see and answer any questions you may have. Booking is essential.
Find out more »March 2020
Share Our Shores – Project Launch
Share our Shores is a joint project between Essex Wildlife Trust and the RSPB. The project launch is being held at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park. This is free to attend event, including all activities, and there is no need to book. The EWT and RSPB invite you to join them and find out more about this project which will celebrate and protect Essex's beach-nesting birds, including but not limited to the tiny little tern, the ringed plover and the…
Find out more »Wildlife Walk: Fingringhoe Wick & Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserves
An opportunity provided by Brentwood & Billericay Local EWT Group to visit Fingringhoe Wick and Abberton Nature Reserves, two of the best wildlife sites in the care of EWT, should produce a wide range of species from wintering wildfowl and waders to early spring arrivals.
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