Butterfly Survey

An activity with South Essex Action Team

Activity date: Friday 27th March 2026

Start time: 13:00
Finish time: 14:00

Activity description

Help us take part in a UKBMS butterfly survey and discover the hidden life of our local green spaces. By spending time observing and recording the butterflies we see around Davy Down. Butterflies are important pollinators and sensitive indicators of environmental change, so every sighting matters. This is a gentle, rewarding activity that offers a chance to slow down, learn identification skills, and enjoy nature up close. No experience is needed — just curiosity and enthusiasm. Contact the local project officer to express interest before the session.

Meeting place

Davy Down Visitor centre, RM16 5UL

Activity location

Davy Down, Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL

Site description

Davy Down consists of around 6-hectares of attractive landscape, nestled amongst large modern developments. As a part of the Mardyke Valley and Thames Chase Community Forest, the area provides a great opportunity to explore and enjoy the countryside on your doorstep, with links to Aveley and Bulphan along the Mardyke Way. br> br>The Land Trust in partnership with Essex & Suffolk Water

Pick Up Point

Contact

Zoe Cocker

Telephone: 07740899682
Email: zoe.cocker@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex

Please bring

• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Site Facilities

• Baby Changing
• Parking
• Picnic Area
• Toilets
• Disabled Toilets
• Nearest Toilets - Davey Down Visitor Cenre

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