Restoring wetland @ Cowdray Marsh

An activity with Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Weekend Only)

Activity date: Tuesday 8th September 2026

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 16:00

Activity description

We will be returning to Cowdray Marsh to continue to push back the alder carr and restore the wetland habitat.

Meeting place

10am at Crouch Street, opposite the King's Arms, or shortly after at Cowdrey Marsh. Parking onsite, but please take great care at the end of Meander Mews.

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Activity location

Cowdray Marsh, Meander Mews CO1 1QH, CO1 1QH

Site description

This small area of land was originally a rush pasture, which has undergone a radical change in recent years. It was largely stripped of topsoil but has since recovered to form a damp marshland and wet woodland mosaic. Currently there is an abundance of willow and alder saplings growing at the site that are in need of removal. Cutting and clearing these trees should allow soft rush and other wetland plants to flourish. It is hoped that by maintaining the site as a wetland area it will allow amphibians and freshwater invertebrates to re-colonise the vicinity.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Sophie Warner

Telephone: 01206 764470
Email: Essex@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Wellingtons advisable, please let us know your shoe size if you do not have your own.

Site Facilities

• Nearest Toilets - Leisure World or Waitrose, 5-10 minute walk

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