Countryside Events Programme – What’s on Guide

Iron Latch Wood Local Wildlife Site-Spring Wildlife Walk

Join the Ranger and Colchester Natural History Society to look for returning migrant birds, we hope to find Nightingale amongst other species. This 15-hectare site is primarily secondary broadleaf woodland with numerous ephemeral waterbodies. It is a ‘Local Wildlife Site’ and was a receptor site for Great Crested Newts from the nearby development. The central area was quarried in the past, leaving an interesting topography with high and low areas, now wet woodland. The site is adjacent to the Essex Wildlife Trust site Iron Latch Nature Reserve a coppice woodland and grassland meadow with orchids, glowworm and numerous butterfly species. Come join us to help discover what visits this wood in springtime. Bring any Field Guides & ID books. 

Event is weather dependant, please wear appropriate footwear for rough ground.

Location: End of Iron Latch Lane CO3 0JT. 
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Date: Monday 5th May
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Prices:  Free (But booking is essential to reserve your place)
 

The Great Mini Beast Hunt and Pond Dipping – High Woods Country Park

Join the Rangers for the Great Mini Beast Hunt at High Woods Country Park. Discover some of the millions of creatures who call High Woods home! Swish through the long grass with our sweep nets and see what you can find. We’ll show you all the best places to track down mini beasts. 
Location: High Woods Country Park. Meet outside the Visitor Centre.
Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025
Time: 10.00 – 11.30
Prices:  £6.20 per child - pre-booking required.

Wild Woodland fun - High Woods Country Park

Enjoy den building, crafts and woodland games amongst the trees. Make the most of the great outdoors!

Location: High Woods Country Park. 
Date: Tuesday 27th May 2025
Time: 10.00 – 11.30
Prices:  £6.20 per child - pre-booking required.

Wild Woodland Fun - Salary Brook

Enjoy crafts and woodland games amongst the trees. Make the most of the great outdoors!

Location: Salary Brook. Meet near the Buffett Way play area.
Date: Tuesday 27th May 2025
Time: Drop in anytime between 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Prices:  Free

The Great Mini Beast Hunt and Pond Dipping – Salary Brook

Join the Rangers for the Great Mini Beast Hunt at Salary Brook. Discover some of the millions of creatures who call Salary Brook home! Swish through the long grass with our sweep nets and see what you can find. We’ll show you all the best places to track down mini beasts.
Location: Salary Brook - Meet at the pond near the Buffett Way play area
Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025
Time: Drop in any time between 1.30pm - 3.00pm
Prices: Free