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Wonderful Wildflower Walks in Essex
Take a walk on the wild side this summer and discover the wonderful wildflowers which inhabit the Essex Country Parks. With flora and fauna flourishing there’s no better time to visit. Our rangers suggest walks to enjoy the best of the grassland meadows.
Posted on 3rd July 2024
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Restoring the Landscapes of the Past for the Future at Essex Country Parks
An ambitious programme of landscape restoration is taking place at the Essex Country Parks to boost biodiversity and strengthen habitats for rare, declining and protected species for the future.
Posted on 25th June 2024
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Cressing Temple Barns: The Working Farm
A new project at Cressing Temple Barns called ‘The Working Farm’ will see the on-site farm machinery being given a new lease of life to make them more visually presentable to visitors.
Posted on 14th June 2024
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Best summer picnic spots at the Essex Country Parks
Picnics have been a popular tradition since the middle ages and when the sun is shining there’s no better reason to go for a picnic! We’ve put together a list of our favourite picnic spots across the Essex Country Parks – perfect for reconnecting with friends, catching up with family and eating your favourite food alfresco. Enjoy time spent outdoors in nature with the people you love this summer.
Posted on 12th June 2024
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Get busy and make a bee hotel
It's the perfect time to help the bee population thrive in your garden. Bees are essential to our ecosystem as they help flowers and fruit pollinate. Building a bee hotel will help your garden look blooming beautiful whilst helping maintain a healthy bee population.
Posted on 16th May 2024
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Getting Fruity: New Community Orchards planted at the Essex Country Parks
Native, East Anglian fruit trees planted at three Essex Country Parks.
Posted on 22nd April 2024
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