
Colchester Natural History Society
General wildlife walk, Ironworks Meadow, Maldon - Carla Davis
Sat 30 May
|TESCO
A walk around a new community-managed nature reserve, saved from industrial development by local volunteers (Chelmer Blackwater Reserve CIC).


Time & Location
30 May 2026, 09:30 – 12:30
TESCO, TESCO, Fullbridge, Heybridge, Maldon CM9 4LE, UK
About the event
Booking is essential for this event.
A new community-managed nature reserve, saved from industrial development by local volunteers (Chelmer Blackwater Reserve CIC). Grassland, hedgerow and reedbeds. We’ll walk round the reserve then onto the towpath of the Chelmer Navigation to see what we can find, there will be a number of Odonata species on the wing. Please wear appropriate footwear. Bring any field guides, ID books and binoculars. Event is weather dependent. Walk will not last for more than 4 hours, max. parking for car park.
Park at Tesco car park CM9 4LE, Meet by steps up to river wall at TL84890754, W3W///sketch.pedicure.snails
To book contact Carla on 07832 286 153.