Canvey Critters: Summer holiday family fun – Big Butterfly Count

Thursday 6th August, 2026 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Canvey Wick Nature Reserve, Northwick Road, Canvey Island, Essex

Explore our Canvey Wick nature reserve and some of the amazing bugs that make it their home during our Big Butterfly Count themed session!

🗓️ Thursday 6 August
📌 Meet: under the big dragonfly sculpture in the Canvey Wick car park on Northwick Road.
🕙 Time: 1pm to 3pm

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please book a ticket for each child attending (no need to book for adults or babies under 1).

Please head to our TryBooking page for more information and to book your place ➡️ trybooking.com/uk/GPLI

Important information:

📌 there are no facilities at Canvey Wick, but toilets are available at Morrison’s which is a two minute drive away.
🌡️ please bring your own drinks and snacks, and dress for the weather! Sensible shoes or boots are a must (no sandals).

If you have any questions please email [email protected]

Date: Thursday 6th August, 2026 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Cost: Free

Organiser: Buglife

Contact: [email protected]

Booking: Please head on over to our TryBooking page to book your place

Region: Buglife England

Location: Canvey Wick Nature Reserve, Northwick Road, Canvey Island, Essex