Basildon Natural History Society

50 Years of 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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    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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    2020 Meetings Programme Now Available

    The BNHS's 2020 Meetings Programme is now available.

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    BNHS 2020 Calendar

    The BNHS calendar will go on sale at the indoor meeting on 11th September. The calendar features photographs taken by members and a useful reminder of the society’s meetings and […]

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    Official SSSI Confirmation

    Natural England has confirmed the SSSI designation for the Langdon Ridge.

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    Have you spotted any frog or toad spawn?

    The Freshwater Habitats Trust is collecting data on frog and toad breeding.

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    Recent Press Coverage

    On the 9th of January Breakfast with Ben and Sonia from BBC Essex visited Marks Hill Wood and spoke to some of our work party volunteers. The BNHS also featured […]

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    New Year’s Day Walk

    More than twenty people came along to our New Year’s Day walk, and for some it was their first visit to Marks Hill wood. The keen walkers spent time looking […]

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    Dr Rodney Cole Receives the Alf Dove Award

    At a presentation on Monday 26th November the mayor of Basildon, David Dadds, presented Dr Rodney Cole with the Alf Dove Award.

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    Basildon Council Welcome SSSI Status for Langdon Ridge

    Basildon Council have agreed to not object in any way to the SSSI designation of the Langdon Ridge by Natural England.

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    Celebrating 50 Years

    On Saturday 12 May 2018 members of Basildon Natural History Society and invited guests celebrated the society’s 50th Anniversary.