Our visitor centres organise a regular programme of events and activities for adults and families. Events taking place over the next few weeks are listed below.
The Trust has fourteen Local Groups across the county that organise a programme of walks and talks for local members. Non-members are welcome at these events.
Booking is essential for most centre events, so make sure you call or visit the centre in advance to avoid disappointment.
View our upcoming events:
Sun 7th Mar 2010 10:00-16:00 Optics Day March at Abberton Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Special offers and some secondhand available. Admission Free. Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
10:00-16:00 Photography Workshop at Bedfords Join Daniel Bridge for 'Photography in the Park', a one day workshop designed to improve your composition, technique and use of equipment. More details at www.DanielBridge.co.uk/workshops Donation £35.00 per person. Location Bedfords Park Visitor Centre 10:00-16:00 Binocular Day March Looking for a new pair or wanting to upgrading your binoculars?Then come along to Fingringhoe Wick. See our range of optics and have a chat with our friendly optics expert. Free Event. Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre 11:00-16:00 Optics Day March Come and look at our range of binoculars, telescopes, eyepieces, tripods and accessories and David Bailes will be on hand to give you the advice you need to choose the ideal optics for you. Normal entry donation of £2 per adult, £1 per child. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
14:00-16:00 Mother's Day Crafts Hanningfield Join us for an afternoon of Mother's Day crafts - show your mum just how special she is by making her a wonderful card and gift. Donation £5.00 per child.. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Mon 8th Mar 2010 20:00-21:45 An introduction to British Bats Join Becky Gibson, Essex Wildlife Trust People & Wildlife Manager with her talk about British bats. At Hornchurch Library. Donation: £2 is requested. For more information phone 01708 440297 20:00-21:30 Wildlife in Namibia A talk by Don Hunford and Keith Upfold, giving a view from the Naturalist and the Tourist. At the Training Suite, Little Haven Children's Hospice, Daws Heath Rd. For mroe information phone 01268 754949. Tue 9th Mar 2010 10:00-12:00 Caterpillar Club March 10 A fun morning of mess play, games, stories and outdoor activities for pre-school children. Suitable for 18 months up. Younger siblings go free. Donation £4.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Langdon Visitor Centre
Wed 10th Mar 2010 10:30-16:30 Warley Place Day Course A fascinating day course looking at the creator of Warley Place, Miss Ellen Willmott, and a delightful guided tour of the site itself. Pre booking essential. Donation £20 per person. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre 20:00-22:00 InterSociety Quiz Join Basildon Natural History Society for their Inter-society quiz. At Laindon Community Centre, Aston Rd, Laindon, SS15 6NX. Donation £1 non-members, 50p EWT and BNHS members. 20:00-21:30 Maldon South Woodham Ferrers local group AGM followed by Goodies and Badies The AGM followed by a talk by Cliff Moore on those plants and animals we love to hate! Indoor meeting at Friends Meeting House, Butt Lane, Maldon. For more information phone 01621 741351. Thu 11th Mar 2010 Fri 12th Mar 2010 Sat 13th Mar 2010 10:00-16:00 Reptile Walk Take a walk on the wild side and see if you can find some of our cold blooded friends in their natural habitat. Donation £5.00 per child. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre
10:00-16:00 Photography in the Park at Hanningfield Daniel Bridge will guide you through the pitfalls of composition, exposure and technique, with a slideshow and discussion in the morning and an afternoon of photography, putting theory into practice. For more info on the course visit www.danielbridge.co.uk/workshops Donation £35.00 per person. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Sun 14th Mar 2010 10:00-16:00 Mothers Day Crafts at Chafford Bring your mum along to our crafty Mothers Day session. Making mothers day gifts, photo frames, charm bracelets, flower pots and more. Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre
10:00-15:00 Birding Day Out March Join our expert leader for a day of field trips to various local sites. We'll use our up-to-date local knowledge to take you to the best places and see the best birds. Numbers are limited so please book early. Donation £20 per person. Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre Wed 17th Mar 2010 20:00-21:30 Uttlesford local group AGM followed by cheese and wine Join the Uttlesford local group for their AGM, followed by cheese and wine. AT the Committee Room in Saffron Walden Town Hall in Market Square. Donation requested. For more details phone 01279 814153. Thu 18th Mar 2010 10:00-11:30 Caterpillar Club Hanningfield March Caterpillar Club Monthly pre school club run every third Thursday of the month for under 5's. Wildlife activties on the nature reserve. Donation £5.00 per child (baby in arms free). Please telephone the visitor centre for more information or to book your place. Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
19:30-21:00 Southend and Rochford local group AGM followed by Dormice Join the Southend and Rochford local group for their AGM, followed by a talk by Karen Bigmore about Dormice. At Westcliff United Reformed Church Hall, Kings Rd, Leigh. All welcome. Phone 01702 258492 for more details. 19:45-21:00 Canaries to Cape Verde Join Emma Webb for a fascinating illustrated talk about the Canaries to Cape Verde. At Shrub End Social Centre, Shrub End Rd, Colchester. Requested donation: £2 per adult. For more information phone 01621 862963. 20:00-20:00 Brentwood and Billiericay local group AGM followed by 'Hanningfield Reservoir' The AGM followed by an illustrated takl by Bill Godsafe, Warden of Hanningfield Reservoir. Bill provides an insider's view of the history and decvelopments at our local reserve, adding value to your next visit. At Shenfield Parish Hall, CM15 8LB. Phone 01277 355541 for more details. 20:15-21:30 Nova Scotia Canada on our doorstep A talk by Ian Rowlands. There will be some spectacular photographs of Nova Scotia and we are sure you will not be disappointed. At the United Reformed Church, Great Baddow. Phone 01245 266657 for more information. Sat 20th Mar 2010 9:30-13:00 Birds of the Shore Meet at Colehouse Fort car park at 9.30am for this birdwatch. For more details phone 01268 491540. 10:00-16:00 Photography Day Course March Learn how to get the very best from your camera. Tutor Daniel Bridge Pre booking essential. Donation £35 per person. Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre
10:00-16:00 Optics Day at Abberton March Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Special offers and some secondhand available. Admission Free. Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre Sun 21st Mar 2010 9:00-17:00 Bird Care Advice Day Our advisor will be available to discuss all aspects of garden bird care including feeding, nest boxes and what to do with casualties. Free leaflets and samples of Essex Wildlife Trust Bird Food FREE EVENT Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
10:00-12:30 Introduction to Birds March Join David Petts for a walk around the reserve identifying the birds as you go. Donation £5.00 per person. 11:00-16:00 Optics Day at Bedfords Come and try out any of our binoculars and telescopes to find which of them suit you best. Free event. Location Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
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