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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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    BNHS Coronavirus Update

    Update on BNHS events

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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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    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 […]