Events
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In conversation with Ken Worpole
Fens, Forests and Fields is an astonishing new book about a landscape in Essex that time forgot: the Land of the Fanns. In this talk, one of its authors, Ken Worpole, will discuss what he discovered on his journeys through ‘the Fanns’, exploring the ebb and flow between London and
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A cycle across the ‘Fanns’
Join Ken Worpole for a gentle cycle ride through the Land of the Fanns, exploring hidden gems and local stories that uncover the history of this unique landscape. Starting from Rainham we will cycle to Belhus Country Park and stop here for refreshments, then loop back to Rainham via Hornchurch
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Himalayan Balsam Bashing- River Rom
Eastbrookend Country ParkYour River Rom Needs You! Join Thames21 and Land of the Fanns and help remove a very invasive plant, Himalayan Balsam, from your local waterway, the River Rom. Himalayan Balsam takes over the riverbanks, not allowing other species to grow. By helping remove the Himalayan Balsam you will help
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Local History at Ingrebourne – EWT
Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre Hornchurch Country Park, Squadrons Approach,, Hornchurch, Essex, United KingdomCome for a walk around the Country Park and take a trip through 100 years of history. About the event Join us for a walk around the country park. We will lead you through the 100 years of history. View artefacts and take a step back in time. Please note
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Audience Development – Engaging more people – Postponed
Zoom , United KingdomThis training takes place as part of Land of the Fanns Landscape Champions of Tomorrow. Empowering communities to upskill and take ownership of their local heritage and green spaces. If you run a place that people visit, such as an historic house, a nature reserve or a country park, and
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Engaging the Community Training – Postponed
Zoom , United KingdomThis training session has been organised for voluntary groups in the Land of the Fanns with an environmental or heritage focus. Please note: you need to complete the second part of this training on 9 July to complete this agenda. Looking at various theories and methods of community engagement What
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Land of the Fanns Photography Competition – Wish for the future
Enter our photography competition for amateur photographers for your chance to win one of three prizes in vouchers (1st prize £80, 2nd prize £50, 3rd prize £20). Pictures from the competition will be used in Land of the Fanns marketing, social media and on the website. Send us your photos
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BioBlitz at Thames Chase 2021
Thames Chase Visitor Centre Thames Chase Visitor Centre, Broadfields, Pike Lane, Upminster, United KingdomNature fun day for families of all ages, discover the wildlife on your doorstep! Sunday 25 July 2021, 10am-3pm Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster, RM14 3NS Go on a wild minibeast safari, discover the aquatic creatures living in the river, follow the nature trail, learn all about your discoveries in
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Online Theory Session – Riverfly Monitoring Training Course
Please sign up for your ticket to attend an online RMI theory training session here. You only need to attend one session, but must be able to attend in full at the time stated. The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and project partners across London are offering training in the Riverfly
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Riverfly Monitoring practical training – Eastbrookend Discovery Centre
Eastbrookend Country ParkPlease sign up for your ticket to attend RMI training here. Places are limited so please make sure you can sample your river for at least 6 months (1 sample per month) before registering. The Land of the Faans and Thames21 coordinate a Riverfly Monitoring Initiative (RMI) on the Rivers Beam and
