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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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Forthcoming meetings

DateVenue
Thu Oct 16th 2025
10:30
EFC Fungi Group. Swan and Cygnet woods. . Swan and Cygnet woods Stock. Optional Packed Lunch. Parking in small layby or on road at TQ688992. W3W: spark.saving.tricky. NB Date not confirmed
Sat Oct 18th 2025
10:30
EFC Fungi Group with RHS Hyde Hall. Hyde hall RHS gardens, this visit is to look at the extensive area surrounding the main gardens comprising grassland and woodland. Park in the car park at TQ779997 and meet by the main entrance.
Tue Oct 21st 2025
10:30-15:00
Danbury Common ADDITIONAL VISIT. field trip to heathland, acid grassland and woodland. Meet in National Trust car park at TL78160436 (east of nearest postcode CM3 4JH)
Thu Oct 23rd 2025
10:30
EFC Fungi Group Phyllis Currie reserve. Phyllis Currie Reserve, Great Leighs. This EWT reserve has diverse habitats, with grassland, a lake, woodland and ditches, sloping down to a tributary of the River Ter. Meet at reserve car park TL 723 182, parking limited W3W:swells.strongman.speeds