Our final weekend wild time event of the year is all about birds! Have a go with some binoculars and see what birds you can spot. We will also be doing some craft activities and making simple bird feeders. Booking essential, donation £5 per child. Children must be accompanied.
Join us at TTNP for our second weekend wild time event and have a go at building a den and toasting marshmallows. Booking essential, donation £5 per child. Children must be accompanied.
Come along to TTNP for our first weekend wild time event and explore the autumn colours. Enjoy a walk, collect materials and make your own wild art and natural rainbows. Booking essential, donation £5 per child. Children must be accompanied.
Phoenix Striders Walking & Running Club present a hilly, testing 5 mile, off road, run through the Nature Reserve with medals for every competitor. No changing facilities, but car parking, toilets and refreshments available. An excellent warm up for the Cross Country season. Under 18’s to be accompanied at all times. Entry in advance £6, entry on the day £8, all proceeds to Essex Wildlife Trust. For more info / entry form contact, Sue 01268 419103, Judy 07787 723860 or www.phoenixstriders.org.uk
Become a poo detective! Join one of our wardens for a walk out on the reserve, looking for droppings and learn how to identify them. Find out which animals have been about by looking at the evidence they leave behind. Ages 6+, children must be accompanied at all times, £6 per person. Booking essential.
Introduction to bats for adults. Go for a nocturnal walk on the reserve and search for bats. Use bat detectors to find and identify bats. Learn some basic facts about bats and their habits. Children 14+ are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. £6 per person. Booking essential.
We’ll be making a wall hanging using plastic needles, threads, hessian and a couple of sticks. Use your imagination to create your own design and sew natural materials to the fabric. Drop in activity, no need to book but places may be limited at busy times.
Join us on our Apple Day and bring the children along to make Apple Scarecrows to take home. Drop in activity. No need to book but places may be limited at busy times.
We’ll be exploring outside to see what amazing wildlife we can discover before heading inside to add to our scrapbooks. We’ll finish with a craft activity. Suitable for children 4 years plus. Remember to bring your own scrapbook!
We’ll be exploring outside to see what amazing wildlife we can discover before heading inside to add to our scrapbooks. We’ll finish with a craft activity. Suitable for children 4 years plus. Remember to bring your own scrapbook!
Join us for an autumn walk on the reserve to find out more about the fascinating history of the plotlands. We will start with a short presentation indoors before heading outside to look for some of the sites of the former plotland homes.We will finish the walk by visiting the Haven Plotlands Museum.
Join us for an autumn walk on the reserve to find out more about the fascinating history of the plotlands. We will be looking out for seasonal wildlife along the way and will finish the walk by visiting the Haven Plotlands Museum.
Come and brave a frightening walk around the nature reserve with all the ghosts and ghouls that lurk in the woodland. Refreshments available to purchase on the night. Birds of prey flying and Storytelling.
All ages welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL £8 per child £4 per adult requested donation. Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre. 01206 738172. www.essexwt.org.uk B/E
Summary:
Brave the reserve at night on a scary walk, birds of prey flying and story telling
A session for boys and girls aged 11 - 16 years old to come along to Green Bunch. You can take part in practical conservation work to help manage Belfairs Park and Woodland.
The Green Bunch is a funded session working towards their Boynett Ranger Awards.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL AS PLACES ARE LIMITED.
We will be outside so please dress appropriately.
Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks and snacks