Free Tree Seed Collecting at Thorndon Country Park
Want to get involved in our parks and future at Thorndon Country Park?
Volunteer at The Local Nature Recovery team's tree seeding collection events, running in collaboration with our Park Rangers, and help to grow local tree nurseries for the future.
The team are hoping to collect hawthorn, sloe, rowan, dog rose, crab apple, hornbeam and more.
Register to volunteer at Thorndon and other sites and places this autumn and winter.
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Spooky Trail at Thorndon Country Park
Head to an Essex Country Park this October half term and pick up or download a free Spooky Trail sheet supported by the Essex Year of Numbers.
- Dates: October 18 - November 2, 2025
- Venue: Thorndon Country Park
- Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Primary School aged children
- Price: Trail is free