Learn about conservation with Countrycare

Published on 8 September 2011

Would you like to experience the wonderful countryside of the Epping Forest district while learning conservation and countryside management skills?

If the answer is yes come along to 'Try your hand day' and 'Unto the fields' - 2 events celebrating 25 years of Epping Forest Countrycare.

Try your hand day - 17 September 2011, Chigwell

'Try your hand day' is about conservation volunteering. Join Countrycare for a morning of practical conservation work at Chigwell Row Wood Local Nature Reserve on Saturday 17 September. Learn countryside management techniques and see how this benefits the wildlife of this ancient woodland. The event is from 10am to 1pm and is open to everyone over 16 years old.

Unto the fields Autumn Fayre - 1 October 2011, Loughton

'Unto the fields' is an Autumn Fayre on Saturday 1 October at the Roding Valley Meadows Local Nature Reserve in Loughton. This informative and fun day out includes tours of the site, bug hunting and conservation activities such as hedgelaying demonstrations. There will also be tractor rides, archery, dog agility, ferret roulette, a welly throwing competition and the big draw! Admission is free but some activities may have a small charge.

The event runs from 11am to 4pm and is run in association with the Essex Wildlife Trust and with the CBBCs D.S.I. - Deadly Scene Investigation.

Entertainment will be provided by the Forest Fiddlers with refreshments by Naked Sausage. The Countrycare Team hopes to raise awareness of conservation issues and involve local communities in its work.

View the 'Unto the fields' event on the BBC website

For more information and to book a place on 'Try your hand day', contact Countrycare by telephone on 01992 788203 or by email to contactcountrycare@eppingforestdc.gov.uk.

Full details of both events can be found on our online events calendar.