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February 2018
Build a Bird Box – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Have fun building your own bird box. All materials and tools will be provided, if you have your own hammer to bring along it may help at busy times. Event suitable for all ages and must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential as places are limited.
Find out more »Scrapbook Safari – February – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Join us here at the Reserve as we take a walk outside to discover the first signs of spring then come indoors for a scrapbook session. We will finish by making a bird snack for you to take home. Please bring your own scrapbook. Event suitable for children of 4 to 10 years of age. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Plant labels for Mr. McGregor – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Join us here at the reserve and have fun following the Peter Rabbit Trail and visiting the garden areas. You will then go indoors to make some animal plant labels to take home. Event suitable for children up to 10 years of age and must be accompanied. No need to book.
Find out more »Bug Craft – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Have fun designing and creating your own bugs in our indoor classroom. Event suitable for children up to 10 years of age.
Find out more »March 2018
Nature Tots on Sunday – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Come along to this fun event of indoor and outdoor activities designed for for pre-school children. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Introduction to UK Amphibians – Langdon Visitor Centre
This course will introduce you to the identification and ecology of British amphibians. The course is designed to be interactive and will teach you the methods used for surveying and monitoring species. It will test the skills and knowledge that you learn and will include an outdoor practical session. We will also discuss pond management and surroundings to best benefit these wonderful species. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Lunch is not included, however food and drinks will be…
Find out more »Family Wild Evening Out – Langdon Visitor Centre and Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Come along Langdon Nature Reserve and enjoy a evening of wildlife activities. There will be bat detecting, bug hunting and a camp fire. Event suitable for children of 5 to 13 years of age and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please book in advance
Find out more »Easter Egg Hunt – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Join us for a fun Easter Egg hunt. You will follow a self guided trail and answer wildlife questions to win a chocolate prize. Then join us for Easter Crafts in the community room. Suitable for all ages and must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »April 2018
Make a Birds Nest – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Have fun making a birds nest. Event suitable for children up to 10 years of age.
Find out more »Family Forest Fun – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Forest School activities in the woods. Have some family fun building dens, learning woodland crafts, bug hunting, observing wildlife and using campfires. Suitable for all ages and must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential
Find out more »Clay Egg Craft Drop in – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Drop in to the Visitor Centre throughout the afternoon to create your own fabulous clay egg. You can decorate your egg with buttons, beads and jewels. Event suitable for all ages but must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book.
Find out more »Pond Dipping – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Drop in throughout the session and have fun discovering the fascinating creatures that live in our pond. No need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Find out more »Make a Birds Nest – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Have fun making a birds nest. Event suitable for children up to 10 years of age.
Find out more »Radishes for Peter Rabbit – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Drop in during the session to make a pot of colourful paper radishes. Then sow a pot of radishes to take home and grow your own. No need to book. Event suitable for children up to 10 years of age.
Find out more »Dinosaurs! – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Test your dinosaur knowledge with our self-led trail on the reserve (aimed at 5-8 year old's). Then join us in the Visitor Centre for a dino craft to take home. Event suitable for all ages but must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book, just drop in.
Find out more »Fish Kites – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Have fun making a fabulous fish kite out of tissue paper. Event suitable for all ages but must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book, just drop in.
Find out more »Make a house for Mrs Tiggy-winkle – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Have fun making a house for Mrs Tiggy-winkle using craft and natural materials. Event suitable for children up to 10 years of age. No need to book just drop in.
Find out more »Secret Spies Trail – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Have fun following the trail and finding the clues. Where will the trail take you? Event suitable for children up to 10 years of age. No need to book just drop in.
Find out more »May 2018
Make a Birds Nest – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Have fun making a birds nest. Event suitable for children up to 10 years of age.
Find out more »Family Forest Fun – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Forest School activities in the woods. Have some family fun building dens, learning woodland crafts, ropes, observing wildlife and using campfires. Suitable for all ages and must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential
Find out more »Wild Art – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Come along to Langdon Visitor Centre and Create wild art using natural materials. Weave a willow window and paint a wooden badge. Event suitable for all ages but must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book just drop in.
Find out more »Nature Tots – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Come along to this fun event of indoor and outdoor activities designed for for pre-school children. Event not suitable for under 18 months of age unless accompanied by an older sibling. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Wild Story Time – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Come along and Share amazing wildlife tales in the Sensory Garden story area. Then make a simple craft to take home. Event suitable for all ages but must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book, just drop in.
Find out more »June 2018
Go Wild Challenge. Langdon Visitor Centre
The Go Wild Challenge lasts for the whole of June: Kick-off the month with random acts of nature all the way along the trail. No need to book but spaces may be limited if the centre is very busy.
Find out more »Go Wild Challenge. Langdon Visitor Centre
The Go Wild Challenge lasts for the whole of June: Kick-off the month with random acts of nature all the way along the trail. No need to book but spaces may be limited if the centre is very busy.
Find out more »Nature Tots on Sunday. Langdon Visitor Centre
A fun morning of indoor and outdoor activities for pre-school children. Suitable for 18 months up (under 18 months free when accompanying an older sibling). Booking essential.
Find out more »Fathers Day ‘Dens and Campfire’
Bring Dad along to help you build a den and then toast marshmallows over the campfire. Includes woodland games and lots of fun! Suitable for children 3 - 10 years.
Find out more »Summer Series 5k
In conjunction with Phoenix Striders, enjoy an off road 5k run through the beautiful nature reserve. £2 entry on the night (£1 under 16s) Toilets and refreshments available, sorry no changing facilities. Suitable for 16+ years
Find out more »Pond Dipping at Langdon
Hands on dipping at the visitor centre pond. Come and see the amazing creatures that live here. Drop in event, no need to book in advance but space may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »July 2018
Butterfly Walk, Langdon Hills Country Park
An excellent time to see butterflies and wild flowers at Langdon Hills Country Park. Enjoy a realxing 3-hour walk in a beautiful setting. This is a free event, suitable for all ages, is organised by the Havering local wildlife group. Meet at the Upper Car Park in One Tree Hill at 10:30am
Find out more »Wildlife Walk: One Tree Hill Country Park and Northlands Wood
This is a free event suitable for all ages, organised by the Brentwood and Billericay local wildlife group. One Tree Hill is part of Langdon Hills Country Park and is one of the best butterfly sites in South Essex. You may find up to 20 specieis on this delightful exploration. Bring a packed lunch. Meet at Upper Car Park in One Tree Hill
Find out more »Nature Tots on Sunday, Langdon Visitor Centre
A fun morning of indoor and outdoor activities for pre-school children. Suitable for 18 months up (under 18 months free when accompanying an older sibling). Booking is essential.
Find out more »Summer Series 5k – Langdon Visitor Centre
In conjunction with Phoenix Striders, enjoy an off road 5k run through the beautiful nature reserve. Parling, toilets and refreshments available, but there are no on-site changing facilities
Find out more »Orienteering Challenge – Langdon Visitor Centre
An orienteering challenge at Langdon Nature Reserve, aimed at children up to 13 years old. Track down the hidden clues using a map and compass - how many will you find? Three trails of different lengths - Gold, Silver and Bronze - so you can choose one suitable for your children. This is a drop-in event, no need to book in advance but space may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »Pond Dipping at Langdon Nature Reserve
Hands on dipping at the Visitor Centre pond. Come and see the amazing creatures that live there. Drop in event, no need to book in advance but spaces may be limited at busy times. Suitable for 0-13 years
Find out more »Picture Frame in the Woods – Langdon Nature Reserve
Join us for a drop in session where children will collect twigs to decorate a picture frame and draw a picture to fit inside. No need to book but places may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »Sticks and Stones – Langdon Nature Reserve
Join the tean at Langdon Nature Reserve to collect an interesting piece of wood and make it in to a creature of your choice. Then decorate a stone to take home. This is a drop-in activity. No need to book, but places may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »Forest Fun – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve,
Forest School activities in the woods - den building, ropes, woodland crafts, wildlife spotting and campfire. Enjoy some quality family time, all ages welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential
Find out more »August 2018
Nature Tots – Langdon Visitor Centre
A weekly event, a fun morning of indoor and outdoor activities for pre schoolers. Suitable for 18 months up (under 18 months free when accompanying an older sibling) Booking is essential.
Find out more »Windchimes – Langdon Visitor Centre
A drop-in event at Langdon Visitor Centre suitable for ages.children must be accompanied by an adult. Create some wild art using natural materials - paint a wooden badge and weave a willow window. No need to book in advance but space may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »Dramatic Dragonflies – Langdon Nature Reserve
Learn more about these truly amazing insects. First we'll pond dip for larvae then we'll get creative and make a larger than life dragonfly!
Find out more »Cress Heads – Langdon Nature Reserve
Decorate a pot to make a 'face' then sow seeds to make your Cress Head! This is a drop-in event. There is no need to book but places may be limited at busy times. Children must be accompanies by an adult.
Find out more »Family Forest Fun – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
A monthly family event, suitable for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Forest School activities in the woods - den building, ropes, woodland crafts, wildlife spotting and campfire. Booking is essential
Find out more »Spot the Birdie – Langdon Nature Reserve
Drop-in event. Come and join us for some bird watching by the lake. There'll be binoculars available as well as sketching equipment for you to draw your own bird picture. Then make your own bird using natural materials! Please were suitable outdoor clothing and bring your own sketchpad if possible. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Alien Adventure – Langdon Visitor Centre
Follow the trail to find the aliens hiding in the woods at Langdon Nature Reserve, then design your own alien to take home. Suitable for all ages, accompanied by an adult. This is a drop in event. There is no need to book in advance but space may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »Painting with Plants – Langdon Visitor Centre
We'll use plants to print, to make colour and to create paint brushes to create amazing pictures! Suitable for all ages but children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a drop in event. There is no need to book but places may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »A Buzz About Flowers – Langdon Nature Reserve
Visit us in the Community Sensory Garden at Langdon Nature Reserve and look for the pollinating insects. Then come and make a bee using recycled materials. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a drop-in event. There is no need to book but places may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »Den Making and Campfire – Langdon Visitor Centre
Make dens in the woodlands at Langdon Nature Reserve. Create some natural art and then toast marshmallows around the campfire. Children must be accompanied by an adult Pre-booking required.
Find out more »Paint a Rabbit Picture – Langdon Visitor Centre
Come and visit the Peter Rabbit Woodland Trailat Langdon Visitor Centre and then get messy painting a rabbit picture. Paint as well as some additional materials will be available to make your artwork come to life. Mount your picture to make it look really professional! This a a drop-in event, no need to book but places may be limited at busy times. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Find out more »Pirate Scavenger Hunt – Langdon Nature Reserve
This is a drop-in event at Langdon Nature Reserve. Dress up, follow the Pirate Trail and scavenge! Find your way to the treasure and make a pirate flag. No need to book but places may be limited at busy times. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Plotlands Walk – Langdon Nature Reserve
Join us for a walk on the Langdon Nature Reserve to find out more about the fascinating history of the Plotlands and discover wildlife along the way. We will finish the walk by visiting the Haven Plotlands Museum. This event is suitable for older children and adults. Booking is essential. Limited places available.
Find out more »September 2018
Family Wild Evening Out – Langdon Nature Reserve
Enjoy an evening of wildlife activities on Langdon Nature Reserve including bug hunting, moth trapping bat detecting and finishing with toasting marshmallows over a camp fire. This is a family event but it is not suitable for children under 5 yrs. All children to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Find out more »October 2018
Plotlands Walk – Langdon Hills Nature Reserve
Join the team for a walk on the Langdon Hills Nature Reserve to find out more about the fascinating history of the Plotlands and discover wildlife along the way. Finish the walk by visiting the Haven Plotlands Museum. This event is suitable for older children and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential and limited places are available.
Find out more »Nature Tots on Sunday – Langdon Visitor Centre
A fun morning of indoor and outdoor activity for pre-school children. Ensure appropriate clothing for our changeable weather. Booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots on Sunday – Langdon Visitor Centre
A fun morning of indoor and outdoor activity for pre-school children, suitable from 18 months upwards. (Babes are free when accompanying an older sibling) Ensure appropriate clothing for our changeable weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult Booking is essential
Find out more »Mr. McGregor’s Garden Club – Langdon Hills Nature Reserve
A fortnightly garden club to learn gardening basics at Langdon Nature Reserve. Suitable for children 5-10 years old. Please were appropriate outdoor clothing and bring your own scrapbook if possible. Booking is essential.
Find out more »Family Wild Evening Out – Langdon Nature Reserve
Enjoy an evening of wildlife activities on Langdon Nature Reserve including bug hunting, moth trapping bat detecting and finishing with toasting marshmallows over a camp fire. This is a family event but it is not suitable for children under 5 yrs. All children to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Find out more »Wild Story Time – Langdon Visitor Centre
A drop-in event at Langdon Visitor Centre. Join the team in the Sensory Garden to share stories about Creepy Creatures and make a simple spider to take home. Suitable for all ages, must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Halloween Heads – Langdon Visitor Centre
A drop in family event suitable for children up to 10 years old at Langdon Visitor Centre. Collect some natural materials from the nature reserve then make your head inside the visitor centre. Make it as scary as you like! Craft and recycled materials provided. There may be a wait at busy times. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Ghostly Ghoulies – Langdon Nature Reserve
This is a drop-in event at the Langdon Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre, suitable for children uoto 10years old. Hunt for a good twig in the nature reserve then make your ghoul in the centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There may be a wait at busy times.
Find out more »Haunting Halloween – Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
An annual halloween family evening of thrills and chills in the woods at Landon Nature Reserve. Not suitable for children under 6 years. Follow a self guided trail through the woods, but beware of things that go bump in the night! Finish with marshmallows at the campfire. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »November 2018
Advent Calendar Wall Hanging – Langdon Visitor Centre
Visit Langdon Nature Reserve and visitor centre. Take a walk outside to find 'treaures' suitable for making your own advent calendar wall hanging. Suitable for 5-10 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a drop-in event. there is no need to book but places may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »What is going on at Langdon
This is your opportunity to find out more about all the work that has been going on at Langdon Nature Reserve recently. Come have a guided walk with the Ranger to learn about the conservation work being carried out at the reserve. We will also be identifying key species and looking at ecology of the site, as well the natural history. The walk will take approximately 2 hours on a hilly and potentially muddy site, so a good degree of…
Find out more »Make a Christmas Wreath – Langdon Visitor Centre
Get ready to stun your family and friends by learning to make your own Christmas Wreath using a mix of natural and recycled materials. Craft and recycled items will be provided and we will go outside to collect additional natural materials. Natural materials can include but not restricted to twigs, Pine cones and winter foliage Book early to avoid disappointment. Places limited, booking essential
Find out more »December 2018
Santa at The Haven – Langdon Visitor Centre
Visit the magical and mystical world of Christmas at The Haven, Langdon Visitor Centre and enjoy a personal meeting with Santa Claus (Father Christmas). Suitable for children 0-13 years old. Allocated time slots between 12pm and 3pm. Booking is essential
Find out more »Make a Christmas Wreath – Langdon Hills Nature Reserve
Learn to make your own Christmas Wreath using a mix of natural and recycled materials. Craft and recycled items will be provided and we will go outside to collect additional natural materials. Please remember to wear suitable footwear for going outside Places limited, booking essential
Find out more »Christmas Crafts – Langdon Visitor Centre
Drop in to Langdon Visitor centre to make a festive craft item There is no need to book in advance but spaces may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »Nature Tots – Langdon Visitor Centre
A fun morning of indoor and outdoor activities for pre-schoolers at Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve, suitable for 18 months upwards. Younger children may join older siblings. Do ensure warm clothing and appropriate footwear for outdoor and/or messy play Must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Booking is essential.
Find out more »Christmas Crafts – Langdon Visitor Centre
Drop in to make a festive craft, £3 per child, no need to book in advance but spaces may be limited at busy times Surprise a loved one by making a personal gift or maybe make a decoration for the tree or home. The choices are endless. Bring your imagination and creativity to life
Find out more »Christmas crafts – Langdon Visitor centre
Drop in to Langdon visitor centre to make a festive craft, maybe a present for someone or a decoration for your home or tree £3 per child, no need to book in advance but spaces may be limited at busy times
Find out more »Penguin New Year card – Langdon Visitor Centre
Why not drop by into the visitor centre and while there make a penguin new year card from coloured paper and card? Drop in activity, no need to book but places may be limited at busy times. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Find out more »Plotlands Winter Walk – Langdon Visitor Centre
Join us at Langdon Visitor Centre for a winter walk on the reserve to find out more about the fascinating history of the Plotlands and discover wildlife along the way. We will finish the walk by visiting the Haven Plotlands Museum. Limited places available. Booking is essential. Please note this is not a fast walk and there is a steep incline along the way. This may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
Find out more »Make a Robin – Langdon Visitor Centre
Get outside for a walk around the reserve, collect a few leaves and then join us to make a robin redbreast using a mixture of natural, recycled and craft materials. This is a Drop in activity, no need to book but places may be limited at busy times. Children must be accompanied
Find out more »January 2019
Animal Puppets – Langdon Nature Reserve
This is a drop-in event at the lovely Langdon Nature Reserve. Get outside and follow the Peter Rabbit Trail. Be inspired by the animal characters and then come inside to make some animal puppets. No need to book but places may be limited at busy times. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Animal Puppets – Langdon Nature Reserve
This is a drop-in event at the lovely Langdon Nature Reserve. Get outside and follow the Peter Rabbit Trail. Be inspired by the animal characters and then come inside to make some animal puppets. No need to book but places may be limited at busy times. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Make a Robin – Langdon Visitor Centre
This is a drop-in event at Langdon Nature Reserve, suitable for children up to 10 years old. Get outside for a walk, collect a few leaves and then join us to make a robin redbreast using a mixture of natural, recycled and craft materials. There is no need to book but places may be limited at busy times. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Make a Robin – Langdon Visitor Centre
This is a drop-in event at Langdon Nature Reserve, suitable for children up to 10 years old. Get outside for a walk, collect a few leaves and then join us to make a robin redbreast using a mixture of natural, recycled and craft materials. There is no need to book but places may be limited at busy times. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Mr. McGregor’s Garden Club – Langdon Hills Nature Reserve
A fortnightly garden club for children to learn gardening basics at Langdon Nature Reserve. Suitable for ages 5-10 years old. Please were appropriate outdoor clothing and bring your own scrapbook if possible. Booking is essential.
Find out more »Bird Cafe – Langdon Visitor Centre
Want to draw more birds into your garden? Come along to Langdon Visitor Centre to find out how and create a tasty treat for the birds in your garden, Watch the birds visiting our feeders and play bird bingo. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a drop in event. No need to book in advance.
Find out more »Plotlands Orienteering Activity
Use a compass to find your way around the former plotland homes. Discover Wood Henge and make a hanging from natural materials. Gain valuable knowledge on how to use a compass successfully. Children must be accompanied.
Find out more »February 2019
Make a Bug Home – Langdon Nature Reserve
Create a home for minibeasts in a recycled plastic bottle. No need to book. This is a drop-in event suitable for children up to age 13. Children must be accompanied.
Find out more »Volunteer Work Party: Langdon Nature Reserve
Volunteer Sessions are weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. These sessions can change, please contact the Ranger Josh Childs before to confirm. Activities include removal of invasive species, fencing, litter picking, path clearance, pond maintenance, coppicing, hedge laying and more. Work parties may not be close to a bathroom.
Find out more »March 2019
Plotlands Walk – Langdon Visitor Centre
Join EWT for a guided walk on the reserve to find out more about the former plotland homes. We will look out for seasonal wildlife along the way and finish by visiting the Haven museum. This is a slow paced walk but includes a steep gradient. Wear suitable shoes/boots and outdoor clothing Booking essential
Find out more »April 2019
Peter Rabbit from recycled materials – Langdon Visitor Centre
Pop along to the Langdon Visitor Centre and use a variety of recycled materials to make your very own version of Peter Rabbit. All materials and equipment will be provided. This event is suitable for all ages, accompanied by an adult, but younger children may require more adult help. Please note that this is a drop-in event and booking is not required, but space may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »Binocular Bird Bingo – Langdon Visitor Centre
Enjoy a drop-in family birdwatching session at Langdon Hills Nature Reserve. Head out to the lake to play bird bingo - we have binoculars but if you have your own bring them along. Then head inside to decorate wood to make a very quirky bird! Suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable outdoor clothing required. No need to book, but spaces may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »Deadly Scene Investigation Trail – Langdon Visitor Centre
This drop-in event is a self-guided trail with a wildlife detective theme, suitable for 5 yrs and over, accompanied by an adult. A wildlife crime has been committed - can you solve the clues, discover the suspects and find out who dunnit? Trail takes approximately 45 minutes to complete depending on ages taking part. Return to the visitor Centre for a small prize. Suitable outdoor clothing required.
Find out more »Easter Tree Craft – Langdon Visitor Centre
Create a unique Easter decoration. Decorate a twig with paint and wool to create your own potted Easter tree, complete with chocolate eggs. All equipment and materials will be provided. This event is suitable for all ages accompanied by an adult but younger children will require more adult help. A drop in event, no need to book in advance but spaces may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »Make a Bird Nest – Langdon Visitor Centre
Visit Langdon Nature Reserve during this drop-in event (no need to book) and use clay and natural materials to make a bird's nest, than add your own bird from craft materials, and maybe a chocolate egg or two! All equipment and materials provided. This event is suitable for children of all ages accompanied by an adult, but younger children may require more adult help. Spaces may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »Bird Mobile – Langdon Visitor Centre
A drop in event at Langdon Visitor Centre suitable for all ages. Join the team in the classroom to create a bird mobile using craft and natural materials. Children must be accompanied by an adult. S Space may be limited at busy times.
Find out more »Easter Egg Hunt – Langdon Nature Reserve
Join the team at Langdon Hills Nature Reserve for the annual Easter Egg Hunt with self-guided trail, chocolate prize and Easter craft. Follow the self-guided wildlife themed Easter Egg Hunt through the reserve, answer questions along the way to win your chocolate egg. Then decorate an Easter crown in the classroom to take home. Suitable for all ages accompanied by an adult. Suitable outdoor clothing required for the trail which takes approximately 1 hour to complete depending on the age…
Find out more »Wildlife Walk: Bluebells at Langdon Hills
A beautiful walk organised by the Basildon Natural History society Local Group. Witness the beautiful display of bluebells at Langdon Hill on this free wildlife walk. Meet at St. Mary's & All Saints Church car park. Car sharing if you can!
Find out more »May 2019
Water Play in the Woods – Langdon Nature Reserve
A great event for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. This is a drop-in event in the woodlands at Langdon Nature Reserve where children can enjoy 'messy play' in the water with buckets, making a mud kitchen and more. Old clothes are recommended as is a change of clothing!
Find out more »Make a Pond for Jeremy Fisher – Langdon Visitor Centre
Join the EWT team in the classroom at Langdon Visitor Centre to create a paper plate pond for Jeremy Fisher, then add your own frog. Suitable for all ages, accompanied by an adult. This is a drop-in event. There is no need to book but there may be a wait at busy times
Find out more »June 2019
Nature Tots – Langdon
Join the EWT team at Langdon Nature Reserve for a fun morning of wildlife themed activities, including outdoor adventures, craft and story. Suitable for pre-school aged children, accompanied by an adult, babes in arms free when accompanying an older sibling. Suitable outdoor clothing required. Advance booking is essential
Find out more »June Outdoor Meeting: Midsummer’s Day Evening Walk – Basildon
This Midsummer Day Walk in Langdon Hills, followed by refreshments at Miller & Carter (formerly The Crown), is an event organised jointly by the Wickford Wildlife Society and the Basildon Natural History Local EWT Group. Non-members are most welcome. Wildlife watch, nature and education. Meet at Westley Heights Car Park.
Find out more »August 2019
Wildlife Walk: Langdon Hills Country Park
Join the team at Langdon hills in search of butterflies and wild flowers Walks finish at approximately 1pm, with an option to carry on after lunch. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks!.
Find out more »Family Forest School – Langdon Hills Nature Reserve
onsite parkingA fantastic event at the Langdon Hills Nature Reserve near Basildon to get the whole family outdoors. Suitable for all the family, although suggested age up to 13 years. Forest School activities in the woods - including den building, ropes, woodland crafts, wildlife spotting and campfire. Enjoy some quality family time. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential
Find out more »Community Orchard Bioblitz – Langdon Country Park
Help us discover the wildlife in the Community Orchard in Langdon Country Park. A free event funded by Essex and Suffolk Water. Drop in through-out the afternoon (no need to book) to help us find out what lives in the orchard - spot birds, hunt for bugs, count the flowers and meet the trees! All equipment will be provided and help will be on hand to identify your finds. Suitable outdoor clothing required, trousers and no open shoes. Children must…
Find out more »Big Bug Hunt – Langdon Nature Reserve
Explore the trees, grass and bushes at Langdon Nature Reserve to find some marvellous minibeasts such as jumping grasshoppers to beautiful butterflies. This is a drop-in event. There is no need to book in advance but space may be limited at busy times. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Pond Dipping – Langdon Nature Reserve
Join as at Langdon Nature Reserve for pond dipping. Find out about the amazing creatures that live in the pond near our Visitor Centre. This is a drop-in event. There is no need to book but spaces may be limited at busy times. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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