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EFC Centre at Wat Tyler Country ParkOur centre is available for visits on a pre-booked basis on Wednesdays between 10am - 4pm. The Club’s activities and displays are also usually open to the public on the first Saturday of the month 11am - 4pm.

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About the Essex Field Club
Essex Field Club
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Improve your skills. Join our field meetings and as well as enjoying the social side of the meetings, get expert help from specialists on identification and field survey techniques:

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Sat Sep 17th 2022 10.30-1.30pm.  Field Course: Shieldbugs and Ladybirds
A wide variety of shieldbugs and ladybirds are found at Rainham Marshes. We will search for and learn to identify the different species in the field. The course is suitable both for beginners and those with a bit more experience who would like to see some less common species. The course will be led by Yvonne Couch of the Essex Field Club, in partnership with the RSPB, and there will be a small charge for all participants, which includes reserve entrance fee. All equipment will be provided. Venue: RSPB Rainham Marshes, New Tank Hill Road, Purfleet RM19 1SZ. Please book and pay via RSPB Rainham Marshes: https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/21236 . Spaces are limited to 12 adults.

Contact: Yvonne Couch

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