Grange Farm Wildlife Detectives: Owl Edition

Schedule

Fri Feb 20 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve | Woodford, EN

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About this Event

Have a wildlife adventure this half term! A hands-on event for those with a curiosity about these magical birds of prey. 


We will begin with a wild walk around the reserve looking for tracks and signs. Can you spot the clues our feathered friends leave behind? Next, we head into our woodland for a fun owl pellet dissection, where we can discover what owls love to eat! 


This event is suitable for children aged 5+ and children must always be accompanied by an adult.


FAQs


🎫 Who requires a ticket?


This is a family event, and all attendees, including adults and children, will require a ticket to attend.


📍Where do we meet?                                                                                                


Meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Please Park in the Pelican Playground car park and follow the signs to the meeting point just inside the meadow.       


🥾What should we wear?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Most of our events are fully outdoors, and you need to come dressed for the weather.  We recommend layers (top and bottom), which can get mucky.  Wellies (with thick socks) and waterproofs are a good shout if you have them.  


🔥What should we bring? Is food provided?                                                                                                                                                                                                   Weather permitting, we will have a campfire at the end of the session.  You are welcome to bring something to toast. Ideas include:  crumpets, little malt loaves, toasting tea cakes, sweet waffles, brioche, fruit, e.g., pineapple/mango.  Anything you can warm through on a stick, really – we provide toasting forks.  No uncooked meat or nuts, please. Marshmallows and popcorn are not recommended for children under the age of 5.                           


🌍Where are you based?                                                                                           


We are located in Chigwell, close to Loughton, Debden, and Epping.                


🚗Is there parking?       


Yes, we have two large free car parks.      


🚻Are there toilets?                                                                                                     


Yes, the Grange Farm Centre has toilets. There are no other facilities on site.    


🐕‍🦺Can we bring a dog?   


 Assistance dogs are welcome at our events. 


Follow the link below to find our other school holiday events!


👉https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events


Find out more about how you can take action for wildlife below!
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/actions


Please read our event booking terms and conditions here:


Booking terms and conditions


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Where is it happening?

Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve, Grange Farm Centre, Woodford, United Kingdom

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GBP 7.73

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