Jaywick Martello Tower Autumn talk: Wildflowers and Orchids of the British Isles
Join us for this talk by Roger Hance and discover the range of wildflowers, as well as some of the orchids, that can be found in the British countryside.
Uncover the types of plants you can find growing in different habitats – woodland, wildflower meadows, roadside verges, coastal areas as well as rivers and wetland areas.
Doors open at 10.30am, talk starts at 11.00am. Entry £2.00, free refreshments provided.
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