Pond Maintenance - Pennywort Pulling

An activity with South Essex Action Team

Activity date: Monday 7th September 2026

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

Activity description

Help us clear an invasive species called pennywort. This chokes out oxygen in water sources and affects wildlife and growth of flora. This activity is for people who enjoy physical work and have a basic level of fitness. Please contact the project officer before the session to register interest.

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

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Wellies Bug Spray

Site Facilities

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

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