Since 1953 the Colchester Natural History Society has been at the forefront of nature recording in NE Essex. For information about the Society, its activities and how to join please click on the links below.

You can email us at info@colchesternaturalhistorysociety.org.uk

Latest news

Learn more about the Society, our expert recorders and how to join in the fun. From complete beginners to professional ecologists, we welcome everyone with an interest in wildlife.

Watching Wildlife

Celebrating its fifth year online, Joe Firmin's hugely popular column about wildlife in NE Essex, which ran for 54 years in the Essex County Standard.

2012 Events diary

A list of all the trips, talks and surveys that CNHS will be undertaking. From birdwatching to mammal tracking, moths to plants, you'll find something here to interest you.

Join CNHS online TODAY

Joining CNHS or renewing your 2012 subscription just got easier. As well as cheques and standing orders we can now take payments online through PayPal or credit cards. Just click the link opposite or go to our Membership page for further details about our various subscription rates.