Wetland Management @ Grants Meadow, Colchester

An activity with North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)

Activity date: Thursday 30th July 2026

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

Activity description

We will be cutting and clearing an area of the wetland at the bottom of the allotments to improve biodiversity. This work is part of a three-year rotation, as part of the site management plan.

Meeting place

10am at the Britannia Car Park behind Colchester Town, or at the end of Recreation Road, Colchester at 10.15

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Activity location

Grants Meadow Allotments, Grants Meadow Allotments, Recreational Rd, Colchester CO1 2LB, CO1 2LB

Site description

Community Allotments with old hazel coppice and pond

Pick Up Point

Contact

Sophie Warner

Telephone: 07740899575
Email: Essex@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Wellington boots & chest waders available. Please be aware this site is not easily accessible, and requires steady footing to reach the wetland area.

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