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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
Fri Jul 18th 2025
20:30 ( no earlier than) -
Cockaynes Wood, Wivenhoe mothing session - CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER. Moth meeting with the Essex Moth Group. Cockaynes Wood, Wivenhoe (nearest postcode CO7 9JZ) Gate should be unlocked at about 8.30pm, so please do not arrive early. Habitats: Dry woodland (oak, sweet chestnut and holly); grassy meadow; heather; ponds (alder, birch and willows). There is also an open Yard area. Meet at the car park at TM05172157 and drive through the gate when open. For site map, refer Facebook, Essex Moth Group events
Sun Jul 20th 2025
10:30-15:00
Heards Farm, Shenfield. An ex-organic farm no longer in production with a wide variety of wildlife. Meet and Park for 10 cars in the farm yard at TQ607973, Heards Farm, Heards Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 0SF
Tue Jul 22nd 2025
10:30-15:00
Ellis Green, Wimbish. unimproved boulder clay grassland and old orchard. Turn off Thaxted Road B184 at TL60043362 and proceed along byeway to far end and park at corner, TL60323413. Nearest postcode CB10 2XP
Wed Jul 23rd 2025
10:00-13:00
EWT BioBlitz, Witham River Walk. Focusing on Witham River Walk area, meadows and Witham Duckpond. Limited on-street parking by meeting point on Guithavon Road. Other parking available nearby