Countryside Events Programme – What’s on Guide
Contents
August
Lexden Springs Local Nature Reserve- Flora Survey
This site is a hidden gem for wildlife. Join us to look at the summer plants and wildflowers. We will be looking at areas in the newly unfenced area to compare with the fenced meadow. Bring any Field Guides & ID books.Event is weather dependant, please wear appropriate footwear for rough ground.
Location: Lexden Springs Local Nature Reserve entrance off Spring Lane. CO4 3AN. TL972252, meet at the field gate within the site,
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Date: Sunday 17th August
Time: 10.00 – 12.00 Prices: Free
Pond Dipping – High Woods Country Park
Join the Education Rangers for a pond dipping session at High Woods Country Park. Discover what creatures hide under the surface and become a pond dipping expert. Meet outside the Visitor Centre. Pre-booking essential, £6.20 per child. To book click on the 'book your activities' link at the beginning of this page.Location: High Woods Country Park
Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025
Time: 10.00 – 11.30
Prices: £6.20 per child – pre-booking required
Pond Dipping and Woodland Crafts – Salary Brook, Greenstead
Join the Education Rangers for this FREE drop-in pond dipping session and discover what creatures hide under the surface. Then get creative with natural materials. Meet at the pond near the Buffett Way play area.
Location: Salary Brook, Greenstead – Meet at the pond near the Buffett Way play area
Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025
Time: Drop in anytime between 1.30pm and 3pm
Prices: FREE
Bat Walk – Bourne Valley / Colchester Cemetery
Join the Ranger for a guided walk using bat detectors to identify different bats. Bring a torch.
Location: Colchester Cemetery, entrance near the Starlight Tea Chappel
Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025
Time: 8.40pm – 10.40pm
Prices: £6.20 per adult, £2.60 per child
Forest Adventure – High Woods Country Park
Enjoy den building, woodland crafts, games and adventure amongst the trees. Every session is a different experience. Make the most of the great outdoors! Pre-booking essential, £6.20 per child.
Location: High Woods Country Park
Date: Tuesday 12th August 2025
Time: 10.00 – 11.30
Prices: £6.20 per child
Pond Dipping and Woodland Crafts – Salary Brook, Greenstead
Join the Education Rangers for this FREE drop-in pond dipping session at Salary Brook and discover what creatures hide under the surface. Then get creative! Use natural materials to make your own spinner, bracelet, woodland pencil... the possibilities are endless!
Location: Salary Brook, Greenstead – Meet at the pond near the Buffett Way play area
Date: Tuesday 12th August 2025
Time: Drop in anytime between 1.30pm and 3pm
Prices: FREE
The Great Mini Beast Hunt – High Woods Country Park
Join the Rangers for the Great Mini Beast Hunt at High Woods Country Park. Swish through the long grass with sweep nets and discover some of the millions of creatures who call High Woods home.
Location: High Woods Country Park
Date: Wednesday 13th August 2025
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Prices: £6.20 per child
Forest Adventure – High Woods Country Park
Enjoy den building, woodland crafts, games and adventure amongst the trees. Every session is a different experience. Make the most of the great outdoors! Pre-booking essential, £6.20 per child.
Location: High Woods Country Park
Date: Tuesday 19th August 2025
Time: 10.00 – 11.30
Prices: £6.20 per child
Pond Dipping and Woodland Crafts – Salary Brook, Greenstead
Join the Education Rangers for this FREE drop-in pond dipping session at Salary Brook and discover what creatures hide under the surface. Then get creative! Use natural materials to make your own spinner, bracelet, woodland pencil... the possibilities are endless!
Location: Salary Brook, Greenstead – Meet at the pond near the Buffett Way play area
Date: Tuesday 19th August 2025
Time: Drop in anytime between 1.30pm and 3pm
Prices: FREE
Pond Dipping – High Woods Country Park
Join the Education Rangers for a pond dipping session at High Woods Country Park. Discover what creatures hide under the surface and become a pond dipping expert. Meet outside the Visitor Centre. Pre-booking essential, £6.20 per child.
Location: High Woods Country Park
Date: Wednesday 20th August 2025
Time: 10.00 – 11.30
Prices: £6.20 per child – pre-booking required
Forest Adventure – High Woods Country Park
Enjoy den building, woodland crafts, games and adventure amongst the trees. Every session is a different experience. Make the most of the great outdoors! Pre-booking essential, £6.20 per child.
Location: High Woods Country Park
Date: Tuesday 26th August 2025
Time: 10.00 – 11.30
Prices: £6.20 per child
Pond Dipping and Woodland Crafts – Salary Brook, Greenstead
Join the Education Rangers for this FREE drop-in pond dipping session at Salary Brook and discover what creatures hide under the surface. Then get creative! Use natural materials to make your own spinner, bracelet, woodland pencil... the possibilities are endless!
Location: Salary Brook, Greenstead – Meet at the pond near the Buffett Way play area
Date: Tuesday 26th August 2025
Time: Drop in anytime between 1.30pm and 3pm
Prices: FREE
The Great Mini Beast Hunt – High Woods Country Park
Join the Rangers for the Great Mini Beast Hunt at High Woods Country Park. Swish through the long grass with sweep nets and discover some of the millions of creatures who call High Woods home.
Location: High Woods Country Park
Date: Wednesday 27th August 2025
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Prices: £6.20 per child
Bat Evening – High Woods Country Park
Meet the Ranger and join a walk around High Woods Country Park identifying different bats using electronic bat detectors. Exceptional sightings are usually gained over the lake. Please bring a torch.
Location: Meet outside the Visitor Centre, High Woods Country Park
Date: Wednesday 27th August 2025
Time: 7.50pm – 9.50pm
Prices: £6.20 per adult, £2.60 per child
Page last reviewed: 3 June 2025