Events Diary

This page will contain a listing of environmental events organised by local environmental groups specifically for children. Don't forget children may also be able to attend many of the other adult events available in our events directory.

Date	Activity	Other Information
January 2002
Tues 1st January	Walk in the New Year at High Woods Country Park.' Join a Ranger for a 3 mile walk through the woodland, grassland and scrubland of High Woods Country Park. Return to the Visitor Centre for mulled wine and minced pies (£2 donation). Organised by Ranger Service	Meet at the Visitor Centre off Turner Road at 11 am. Bring warm work clothes and stout footwear. Children under 16 are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. This walk will be unsuitable for pushchairs if the ground is wet.
February 2002
Sun 10th	Hedgerow Coppicing at Salary Brook. Join the Salary Brook Working group to cut back a section of hedgerow to encourage young growth.	Wear warm work clothes and stout footwear, and bring a packed lunch. All tools and training will be provided Children under 16 are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Lift available from High Woods Country Park Visitor Centre 10:00am. Meet at 10:30am at the ponds by Scarfe Way, off Avon Way, Colchester. Call Richard Smith 01206 282994 for more information.
Mon 18th	Wildlife Discovery day Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. 10.30am to 4pm. 8 to 11 year olds only.	Bring packed lunch. £4 per day. Booking essential. tel 01206 729678
Tue 19th	Wildlife Discovery day Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. 10.30am to 4pm. 8 to 11 year olds only.	Bring packed lunch. £4 per day. Booking essential. tel 01206 729678
Tues 19th	lmpressions of Hilly Fields - Children's Activity. Follow in the footsteps of the Romans and make a clay creation at Hilly Fields. We will be exploring Hilly Fields and then using what we find to make our own clay tile.	Meet at 1 pm at the Sussex Road entrance, off Lexden Road, Colchester. A free 2 hour event for children aged 4 - 11. All children must be accompanied. You must book your place on 01206 853588.
Wed 20th	Wildlife Discovery day Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. 10.30am to 4pm. 8 to 11 year olds only.	Bring packed lunch. £4 per day. Booking essential. tel 01206 729678
Thur 21st	Wildlife Discovery day Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. 10.30am to 4pm. 8 to 11 year olds only.	Bring packed lunch. £4 per day. Booking essential. tel 01206 729678
Fri 22nd	Wildlife Discovery day Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. 10.30am to 4pm. 8 to 11 year olds only.	Bring packed lunch. £4 per day. Booking essential. tel 01206 729678
Sat 23rd	Spinney Conservation Day. Work with the Sussex Road Spinney Working Party as they look after the Spinney at Hilly Fields. Wear warm work clothes and stout footwear, and bring a packed lunch. All tools and training will be provided Children under 16 are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult	Lift available from High Woods Country Park Visitor Centre 9:00am. Meet at 9:30am at the end of New Kiln Road off Sussex Road Colchester. Call Richard Sm ith 01206 282994 for more information.
Sun 24th	Wildlife Discovery day - Bug club Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. 10.30am to 4pm. 8 to 11 year olds only.	Bring packed lunch. £4 per day. Booking essential. tel 01206 729678
March 2002

Local Childrens Events Diary