Events Calendar

An illustrated talk by Port of London Authority.

Hosted by Wakering & District Natural History Society

Argentina is a vast and beautiful country with a myriad of wildlife. This talk will include images of the Megellanic Penguins, Steamer Ducks, Dolphin Gulls and King Penguins. We then move to NE 2,000 kms to the vast and beautiful Pampas, covering 750,000 sq. kms, the lowlands of South America with Greater Rheas, Maned Wolf, Burrowing Parrots and Long-tailed Meadowlarks amongst the 220 images. An illustrated talk by Graham Ekins.

Followed by a social evening and members' Arts & Crafts exhibition.  Limited to 3 exhibits each. Refreshments provided

An illustrated talk by Ian Mercer.
Ian Mercer reveals the story of the Thames across Essex by digging into the landscape in and around the county.  The Thames has changed course dramatically and repeatedly throughout the past two million years.  We are in the middle of a long Ice Age, a sequence of many jumps in climate between warm and very cold.  The greatest impact of the Thames upon the landscape is during the times of cold, when spring thaws create huge torrents of water.  River bed gravels have been deposited while the land has been rising constantly throughout this time: 'staircases' of gravel terraces are seen in the landscape and beneath the temporary flood of the North Sea.  Ian shows evidence in the land and even in church walls.  The Thames will change again man times as climate continues to oscillate.
 

An illustrated talk by Sue Schwar, South Essex Wildlife Hospital, via British Hedgehog Preservation Society.

An illustrated talk by Ken Porter, Basildon Heritage. The talk covers the development of Old Laindon and the surrounding district by our forefathers - The Plotland Pioneers.

An illustrated talk by Dougal Urquhart.

An illustrated talk by Neil Phillips. Insects, spiders and other invertebrates are often overlooked, but there is a whole world of fascinating creatures of many shapes and sizes right below our feet.  This talk will explore this world that is uncovered using a macro lens and the interesting lives these species have.

Followed by members’ Christmas social evening, with refreshments.