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

All about CNHS

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

2007-2008 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.

The Friends of Hillhouse Wood

CNHS members are on The Friends of Hillhouse Wood management committee and help with environmental monitoring at this Woodland Trust Reserve. To find out more about the wood, volunteering, guided walks and wildlife CLICK HERE.