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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Pathway Clearance + Litter Pick + Ecological Surveys at Davy Down
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Join us in improving site accessibility and aesthetics by clearing pathways and removing litter. A simple yet impactful way to care for the environment. Also take part in two vital pollinator surveys in one session. Learn identification skills and contribute to monitoring essential species for healthy ecosystems. Open to all adults aged 18 and over, regardless of experience or ability. Full training, refreshments, tools, and PPE are provided.
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Monday 30th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Seed Collecting at Davy Down
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Help us collect seeds from native plants, supporting future restoration and planting efforts. A gentle, purposeful activity with real ecological value. Open to all adults aged 18 and over, regardless of experience or ability. Full training, refreshments, tools, and PPE are provided.
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Pennywort Clearance at Blythe Pond
Site: Bourne Valley Off Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RU
Brief description: Clearance of invasive Floating Pennywort from Blythe Pond in Bourne Valley. This allows more light into the pond and increases the diversity of pond plants. Blythe Pond is a local wildlife site, good for Kingfishers and dragonflies. Please bring wellies and packed lunch
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 10:15 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Pulling Creeping Thistle at Ferry Marsh
Site: Ferry Marsh, Wivenhoe Ferry Marsh Off Station Road Wivenhoe, CO1 1SN
Brief description: Pulling out Creeping Thistle from Ferry Marsh, which is a SSSI on the edge of Wivenhoe. The thistle is thriving in the hot, dry weather and is in danger of choking other plantlife.
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Reed clearance at Beaulieu Park
Site: Beaulieu Park Beaulieu Boulevard Springfield CM1 6EA, CM1 6EA
Brief description: Clearing over grown ponds by removing reeds at Beaulieu Park. Free biscuits and refreshments throughout the day! PPE provided and no experience needed.
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Reed clearance at Beaulieu Park
Site: Beaulieu Park Beaulieu Boulevard Springfield CM1 6EA, CM1 6EA
Brief description: Clearing over grown ponds by removing reeds at Beaulieu Park. Free biscuits and refreshments throughout the day! PPE provided and no experience needed.
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Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Training or workshop
Bird box making workshop
Site: Beaulieu Park Beaulieu Boulevard Springfield CM1 6EA, CM1 6EA
Brief description: We will be out at Beaulieu Park, hosting childrens and a family friendly bird box making workshop for the Land trust. Please contact Phillipa to book a space for your children!
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Thursday 24th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Pennywort Clearance at Blythe Pond
Site: Bourne Valley Off Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RU
Brief description: Clearing invasive species pennywort from blythe pond. Please bring wellies and a packed lunch.