Events Calendar - Basildon Natural History Society

All events have been cancelled until further notice

Sat
07
Jul
2018

Butterfly Safari at Marks Hill/Willow Park
10-12amMarks Hill
Meet at 10am at the green gate and seat in Staneway. Nearby postcode SS16 5RN.

Parking will be inside the green gate - no parking allowed on the verge.
Sun
02
Sep
2018

Evening Recording Meeting
DuskGreen Gate, Staneway
Subject to weather conditions. Bring a torch. Parking is not allowed on the verge. This meeting is very weather dependent - if unsure ring Peter on 01268 523882 / 07434 226147.
Sat
08
Sep
2018
Sun
09
Sep
2018

Exhibition of Wildlife Photography
2pm-5pmDry Street Church Hall, SS16 5FP
Free exhibition. Refreshments Available.

More information
Wed
12
Sep
2018

Salt marshes: botany and ecology
8-10pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by Ken Adams.
Wed
10
Oct
2018

Speaking up for Wild Plants
8-10pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by Mary Smith.
Sat
13
Oct
2018

Fungi Foray
Meet at 11amCrowsheath Wood, Crowsheath Lane, CM11 1QL
Joint meeting with Essex Field Club and Wickford Wildlife Society.

Meet at 11am at Crowsheath Wood, Crowsheath Lane near Hanningfield Visitor Centre.

Bring lunch if staying all day.
Wed
14
Nov
2018

The Langdon Regeneration Project
8-10pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by Chris Curran.
Creating a Sensory Garden
8-10pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by Chris Curran, with an opportunity to meet the Langdon Reserve Warden Josh Childs.
Wed
12
Dec
2018

Mother of Pearl and its uses
8-10pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by John Llewelyn-Jones.

Followed by members' Christmas social evening, with refreshments.
Tue
01
Jan
2019

Annual Walk
Meet at 10amDelmores Car Park SS16 6 LR
The usual annual walk around Marks Hill and Hoppit Shaw.
Wed
09
Jan
2019

Explorations in Bee Space
8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by Chad Colby Blake, Essex Beekeepers' Association
Wed
13
Feb
2019

Home and Away
8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by Peter Dwyer
Sat
09
Mar
2019

Birdwatch
10:00 amThameside Nature Park, Mucking Wharf Road, Stanford le Hope SS17 0RN
Meet at 10am at the car park
Wed
13
Mar
2019

Moths and Butterflies of Mersea
8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by Dougal Urquhart
Tue
19
Mar
2019

Inter-Society Quiz
7.15pm for 7.30pmChrist Church, Gateway Service Road, Wickford SS12 9FW
Hosted by Wickford Wildlife Trust
Wed
10
Apr
2019

Slugs: a life of slime
8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by Simon Taylor
Sat
27
Apr
2019

Bluebell walk
10:00 amSt. Mary's & All Saints Church car park, Langdon Hills SS16 6HY
Mon
06
May
2019

Evening Recording Meeting
DuskGreen gate and seat in Staneway
Subject to weather conditions. Meet at dusk by the green gate and seat in Staneway. Bring a torch. Parking is not allowed on the verge. These meetings are very weather dependent - if unsure ring Peter on 01268 523882 / 07434 226147.
Wed
08
May
2019

AGM
8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
Followed by a social evening and members' photo competition, with wine and cheese.
Mon
03
Jun
2019

Evening Recording Meeting
DuskGreen gate and seat in Staneway
Subject to weather conditions. Meet at dusk by the green gate and seat in Staneway. Bring a torch. Parking is not allowed on the verge. These meetings are very weather dependent - if unsure ring Peter on 01268 523882 / 07434 226147.
Wed
12
Jun
2019

Jade – culture, origins and substance
8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by Ian Mercer
Fri
21
Jun
2019

Midsummer Day walk
7.15pm for 7.30pmWestley Heights car park SS16 6HU
Joint meeting with Wickford Wildlife Society.
Followed by refreshments at Miller & Carter, High Road, Langdon Hills
Mon
01
Jul
2019

Evening Recording Meeting
DuskGreen gate and seat in Staneway
Subject to weather conditions. Meet at dusk by the green gate and seat in Staneway. Bring a torch. Parking is not allowed on the verge. These meetings are very weather dependent - if unsure ring Peter on 01268 523882 / 07434 226147.
Sat
06
Jul
2019

Butterfly safari at Marks Hill/Willow Park
10:00 amGreen gate and seat in Staneway.
Nearby postcode SS16 5RN. Parking will be inside the green gate – no parking allowed on the verge.
Mon
05
Aug
2019

Evening Recording Meeting
DuskGreen gate and seat in Staneway
Subject to weather conditions. Meet at dusk by the green gate and seat in Staneway. Bring a torch. Parking is not allowed on the verge. These meetings are very weather dependent - if unsure ring Peter on 01268 523882 / 07434 226147.
Sun
11
Aug
2019

Essex Natural History Show
11am-5pmThe Green Centre, Wat Tyler Country Park, Basildon, SS16 4UH
Craft activities, badge making, natural history displays, wildlife walks, pond dipping & lots more! Free entry. More information »
Mon
02
Sep
2019

Evening Recording Meeting
DuskGreen gate and seat in Staneway
Subject to weather conditions. Meet at dusk by the green gate and seat in Staneway. Bring a torch. Parking is not allowed on the verge. These meetings are very weather dependent - if unsure ring Peter on 01268 523882 / 07434 226147.
Wed
11
Sep
2019

Conservation
8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by Essex and Suffolk Water on preserving and enhancing Hanningfield and Abberton Reservoir for the environment, wildlife and the benefit of local communities.
Sun
15
Sep
2019

Just a walk
10:00 amDelmores car park SS16 6LR
A walk around Marks Hill, probably meeting up with our Work Party on the way.
Mon
07
Oct
2019

Evening Recording Meeting
DuskGreen gate and seat in Staneway
Subject to weather conditions. Meet at dusk by the green gate and seat in Staneway. Bring a torch. Parking is not allowed on the verge. These meetings are very weather dependent - if unsure ring Peter on 01268 523882 / 07434 226147.
Wed
09
Oct
2019

Magnificent migration
8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by Graham Mee
Sat
19
Oct
2019

Fungi Foray
11:00 amDelmores car park, SS16 6LR
Joint meeting with Essex Field Club & Wickford Wildlife Society. Meet at 11 am at Delmores car park, SS16 6LR. Bring lunch if staying all day
Wed
13
Nov
2019

Amphibians and Reptiles, native and non-native
8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by Ray Cranfield
Wed
11
Dec
2019

Greetings from Somerset
8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
With illustrations by Dr Rod Cole
Followed by members’ Christmas social evening, with refreshments
Wed
01
Jan
2020

Annual Walk
10:00 amDelmores car park SS16 6LR
The usual annual walk around Marks Hill
Wed
08
Jan
2020

Planting for Bees, Butterflies and other pollinators
8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by Chad Colby Blake, Essex Beekeepers' Association. Looking at plants, planting styles and pratises to attract pollinators and keep a year round interest.
Wed
12
Feb
2020

Alfred Russel Wallace & his contribution to the Theory of Evolution through Natural Selection
8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
An illustrated talk by John Matthews. The talk will explore the adventurous life of Alfred Russell Wallace and describe an HLF funded project to make his role better known in Thurrock and beyond.
Sat
07
Mar
2020

Birdwatch
10:00 amRSPB Reserve Car Park, West Canvey Marshes, Canvey Island SS8 0QR
Wed
11
Mar
2020

Ecology of the tidal Thames [CANCELLED]
8:00 pmLaindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, SS15 6NX
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.