Revisiting winter work sites

An activity with North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)

Activity date: Thursday 21st May 2026

Start time: 10:15
Finish time: 14:00

Activity description

A walk through some of the sites where TCV has worked over the winter to see how they look at the height of spring.

Meeting place

Britannia car park at 10a.m. Spring Lane lay-by, off Lexden Road at 10.10

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Activity location

Lexden Springs, Spring lane Colchester, CO3 4AN

Site description

The site consists of 1.8ha (4.5 acres) of unimproved meadow, rich in locally scarce wild flowers. These include the Harebell, Pignut and the Devil's-bit Scabious. br> br>At the base of the slope is a pond formed from a natural spring. The water flows out of the pond all year round creating an interesting marshy habitat below. The steam flows into the River Colne on the other side of the Avenue of Remembrance.

Contact

Michael Padmore

Telephone: 07764655682
Email: michael.padmore@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Details to be confirmed when Michael returns from leave on 11th May 2026.

Site Facilities

• Parking
• Picnic Area

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