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 old BNHS web site
The old BNHS web site can now be accessed by the following link https://old.bnhs.net/
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Good news, BNHS meetings are continuing in 2023, the next one is on the 8thMarch
Hello, hope everyone is well. The indoor meetings have started this year and the next one is in March. All are welcome. Glenn Jacobs BNHS Chairman The program of upcoming […]
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BNHS New Year’s Day Walk Saturday 1st January 2023
Hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year. Our New Year’s Day Walk went well with 11 members and one guest (membership details given). We had a pleasant […]
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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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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.