Epping Forest

In the Heart of Ancient Woodland

Individuals and Families

Natural History and Local Interest Courses for AdultsWe are pleased to offer a wide range of leisure courses that take place through the year. Please note that Epping Forest is a non-residential Centre. Any booking made on the web site is provisional until availability is confirmed by the Field Centre and we have received a completed booking form

2010 Course Programme

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Course Title Tutor Dates
Advanced British Amphibians Laurence Jarvis 14-Mar
Involving Children in Environmental Activities Eilish Rothney 24 Mar-25 Mar
Pond Dipping Drop In Centre Staff 06 Apr
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 07 Apr
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 08 Apr
Education Outside the Classroom Hannah Rose 08 Apr-09 Apr
Newts, Frogs and Toads Laurence Jarvis 10-Apr
Nature Photography in Epping Forest John Price 11-Apr
High Beach Spring Walk (Family) Centre Staff 13 Apr
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 14 Apr
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 15 Apr
Advanced British Amphibians Laurence Jarvis 17-Apr
Map and Compass Skills Helen Robertson 18-Apr
Guided Walk in Epping Forest Centre Staff 24-Apr
Family Bats Walk Roger Harvard 24 Apr
Discovering Birds Andy Fleming 25-Apr
Natural History of Veteran Trees Tricia Moxey 08-May
Discovering Bats Roger Havard 09-May
Mosses, Liverworts and Ferns Ken Adams 15 May-16 May
Creating Wildlife Habitats in Your Garden Rosie Withill 22-May
Forest Explorers and Minibeasts Drop In Centre Staff 01 Jun
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 02 Jun
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 03 Jun
Newts, Frogs and Toads (Family) Laurence Jarvis 04 Jun
Wildlife Ponds Nicky Payne 05-Jun
Identification and Ecology of Grasses, Sedges and Rushes Ken Adams 12 Jun-13 Jun
Pond Invertebrates Emma-Jane Sadler 19-Jun
Discovering Wild Flowers Tricia Moxey 20-Jun
Dragonflies and Damselflies Jeff Clarke and Paul Hill 26 Jun-27 Jun
Aquatic Plant Identification for Beginners Ken Adams 10-Jul
Advanced Aquatic Plant Identification Ken Adams 11-Jul
Bugs in Epping Forest Anneke Kempton 25-Jul
Pond Dipping Drop In Centre Staff 27 Jul
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 29 Jul
Forest Explorers and Minibeasts Drop In Centre Staff 03 Aug
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 04 Aug
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 05 Aug
Map and Compass Drop In Centre Staff 10 Aug
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 11 Aug
Pond Dipping Drop In Centre Staff 17 Aug
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 18 Aug
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 19 Aug
Fungus Fun Tricia Moxey 19 Aug
Ladybirds Jeff Clarke 21 Aug-22 Aug
Discovering Bats Roger Havard 22-Aug
Forest Explorers and Minibeasts Drop In Centre Staff 24 Aug
Family Bats Walk Roger Harvard 25 Aug
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 26 Aug
Identifying Trees in Leaf John Wood 11-Sep
Natural History of Hedgerows Tricia Moxey 12-Sep
Using Environmental Crafts with Young People Jem Ayres 19-Sep
Family Bats Walk Roger Harvard 25 Sep
Discovering Badgers Don Hunford 26-Sep
Introduction and Guide to Common Fungi Tricia Moxey 03-Oct
Fungi Identification for Beginners Tricia Moxey 16-Oct
Terrestrial Invertebrates Jeff Clarke and Paul Hill 16-Oct
Mushrooms and Toadstools Tricia Moxey 17-Oct
Guided Walk in Epping Forest Centre Staff 24-Oct
Pond Dipping Drop In Centre Staff 26 Oct
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 27 Oct
Safaris - holiday activities for children Centre Staff 28 Oct
Hedgelaying Peter Vaughan 25 Nov-26 Nov
Seasonal Celebrations Drop In Centre Staff 11 Dec
Seasonal Celebrations Drop In Centre Staff 12 Dec