Preserving Basildon’s Natural History
Welcome to the website of Basildon Natural History Society. The society, formed in 1968, has been a powerful voice for wildlife conservation in Basildon for fifty years. BNHS manage Marks Hill Nature Reserve on behalf of Essex Wildlife Trust, giving members the opportunity to take part in conservation work.
Recent News
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The Red Squirrels of West Mersea a talk by Dougal Urquhart
The next indoor meeting on Wednesday 13th April, at the Laindon Methodist Church at 8.pm. Dougal Urquhart will talk on “The Red Squirrels of West Mersea”. Refreshments available. Everyone Welcome.
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Bluebell Walk in Hall Wood and Lincewood 10am Saturday 16th April 2022
Informal Bluebell walk through Hall Wood and Lincewood on Saturday 16th April. Come and enjoy a gentle walk through some of the most beautiful bluebell woods in the county, there’s […]
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Good news, BNHS meetings to restart in March
Hello, hope everyone is well. Now that the Covid thing is abating it is time to think about indoor meetings, beginning in March. I’ve been negotiating with possible speakers but […]
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BNHS New Year’s Day Walk Saturday 1st January 2022
We are delighted to be able to report that we are holding our first traditional first New Year’s Day walk around Marks Hill Nature Reserve since the beginning of the […]
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A Tribute to Langdon: A New Book on the Langdon Ridge
This autumn will see the publication by the Basildon Natural History Society of former chairman Rodney Cole’s book A Tribute to Langdon.
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Ivy is Good for Wildlife
The BNHS volunteers have noticed that ivy is being cut from trees in Marks Hill Wood. Please refrain from doing this, or any other clearing, as Marks Hill is part […]
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New Year’s Day Walk 2020
Our annual New Year’s Day walk in Marks Hill Wood was well attended by those craving some fresh air after the seasonal festivities.
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