Walk: Cockaynes Wood
Walk with us this autumn at beautiful Cockaynes Wood, a mosaic of different habitats.
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Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
A beautiful mosaic habitat, Cockaynes Wood is situated in an area which was once extensively used for sand and gravel extraction and now supports a whole array of amazing wildlife
Local group events
Local group events
Opening and Events at Warley Place
Opening and Events at Warley Place
60th Anniversary Events
To celebrate the Trust 60th Anniversary we organising a selection of one special events.
Wood avens
Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…
Wood warbler
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.
Event booking terms and conditions
Event booking terms and conditions
Wood blewit
The lilac-blue wood blewit grows in woodland and parkland. It is edible and gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - pop along to a Wildlife Trust event to try…
Free event sessions
We are offering a limited number of free places for families in receipt of universal credit.
Volunteer Week 2023
Essex Wildlife Trust gives thanks to the dedicated team of volunteers that help conservation happen.
Speckled wood
The speckled wood prefers the dappled sunlight of woodland rides and edges, hedgerows and even gardens. Despite declines, its range has spread over recent years.