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Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve
The only place in Essex where you will find all three Heather species growing together and the largest area of lowland heathland in the county
Opening and Events at Warley Place
60th Anniversary Events
Illustrated talk - The Himalayas plus an update on Iron Latch Nature Reserve
Join Colchester Local Group for an illustrated talk by Peter Greig-Smith, warden of Iron Latch.
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Heath bumblebee
The Heath bumblebee is not only found on heathland, but also in gardens and parks. It nests in small colonies of less than 100 workers in all kinds of spots, such as old birds' nests, mossy…
Small heath
The small heath is the smallest of our brown butterflies and has a fluttering flight. It favours heathlands, as its name suggests, as well as other sunny habitats.
Heath fritillary
The rare heath fritillary was on the brink of extinction in the 1970s, but conservation action turned its fortunes around. It is still confined to a small number of sites in the south of England,…
Free event sessions
Cross-leaved heath
Cross-leaved heath is a type of heather that likes bogs, heathland and moorland. It has distinctive pink, bell-shaped flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.