Removing floating pennywort at Blythe Pond

An activity with North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)

Activity date: Tuesday 21st July 2026

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

Activity description

Removing the invasive species pennywort from Blythe pond at Bourne Valley. Waders are provided!

Meeting place

Please meet at site for 10.15. Or for pick up at Brittania car park at 10am

Activity location

Bourne Valley, Off Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RU

Site description

Woodland with ponds and wetland in an Urban setting

Contact

Sophie Warner

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

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Bourne Valley is a site of nature conservation importance. It is a woodland and wetland site covering 15 acres sandwiched between the residential areas of Mersea Road and Old Heath Road.

Site Facilities

• Parking
• Toilets
• Nearest Toilets - In the Cemetery, next to the entrance

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