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Visit Our Centre

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.

About us


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What we do

  • We undertake the reliable recording of the flora, fauna and geology of the county and the development of better understanding of the distribution, status, ecology, phenology and autecology of species
  • The Club's County Recorders compile, maintain and verify the primary non-bird biological database for the county
  • We compile, maintain and publish the Essex Red Data list for the county.
  • The Club has a key role in nature conservation and the support of the Essex Biodiversity Action Plan
  • We promote the publication of natural history guides, surveys and scientific work for Essex
  • The Club incorporates specialist mammal, bird, invertebrate, flowering plant, fungi and geology groups
  • We hold up to 50 field meetings each year at which beginners are welcome