1) Join Brightlingsea Nature Network, Cobnuts Co-operative and Brightlingsea Town Council for a tour showcasing local action for urban Nature recovery.
Date: Saturday 17th October
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Brightlingsea, CO7 0HH (starting at the Lido Café)
Projects include the Nature Connected Western Prom Park, the Brightlingsea Library habitat beds and Cob Nature Wall.
This event includes moving between sites. Access is step free.
→ 30 Places available
To book your place please contact: enquiries@essexrcc.org.uk
To find out more please click here
2) Site Visit and Tour of the Wildfell Centre: A Biodiversity Net Gain Habitat Bank in North Essex THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
Date: Thursday 24th September 2026
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Location: Wildfell Centre, near Wethersfield CM7 4EL
Join the team for an exclusive guided tour of the Wildfell Centre, a 296-acre estate near Wethersfield that is being developed as a pioneering nature recovery pilot site and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) habitat bank.
This unique site visit offers the opportunity to explore how large-scale habitat creation and restoration can support wildlife recovery while contributing to wider environmental goals. Participants will learn about the vision for the estate, the work already underway, and the role Biodiversity Net Gain can play in restoring nature across Essex and beyond.
The visit is ideal for anyone interested in nature recovery, conservation, land management, planning, or environmental policy, and will provide valuable insights into a real-life BNG project in action.
Places are limited - 18 advance booking is required.
To find out more please click here.
To book your place please contact: enquiries@essexrcc.org.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to this fascinating site and sharing how Wildfell is helping shape the future of nature recovery in Essex.
