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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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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:

All meetings are open to members and non-members. If you plan to attend a field meeting you MUST BOOK WITH THE LEADER before the date of the meeting and confirm that you have read the Meetings guidance and the general field meeting Risk Assessment. Please note that meetings already arranged may change.

Tue Aug 11th 2026 10:30-15:00.  Ironworks Meadow, Maldon - field meeting
Ironworks Meadow, Maldon a new community-managed nature reserve, saved from industrial development by local volunteers (Chelmer Blackwater Reserve CIC). Grassland, hedgerow and reedbeds. Please wear appropriate clothing. Park at Tesco car park CM9 4LE, but please register with Simon beforehand. Meet by steps up to river wall at TL84890754

Contact: Simon Wood. Please contact Simon in good notice on simon.wood27@gmail.com you will need to provide your car registration number to gain free parking in the Tesco car park

Click on the red marker if you need directions.