Wetland for waders
We have created 40 hectares of wetland at Blue House Farm nature reserve.
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World Wetland Day
Wetlands support over 40% of the world's wildlife. Why are these habitats so special and how are we restoring them in Essex?
Brent Geese and Winter Wetlands
The reserve is flooding up again after a long, dry summer, and the Brent Geese have returned, all the way from their breeding grounds in Siberia!
Local group events
Local group events
Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
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.
40-hectare wetland to benefit breeding birds at Blue House Farm
New wetland created at Blue House Farm nature reserve aims to support vulnerable ground-nesting birds.
Essex Wildlife Trust secures funding to create wetland haven
Essex Wildlife Trust secures over a quarter-of-a-million-pound funding to transform habitat.
A wetland creation to benefit threatened bird species is underway at Blue House Farm nature…
Winter Survival
As the temperature drops and food becomes scarce, winter can become a challenging time for wildlife in Essex. It is at this time that garden visitors will be in need of a regular source of energy…
Winter Walks
With the new year comes new opportunities to get outside and into nature. Join Essex Wildlife Trust for winter walks in 2018, a chance to get out in nature, visit somewhere new or just to join a…
Winter bird survey at Two Tree Island
Join volunteer John as he undertakes a winter bird survey with our Lead Reserves Ecologist at Two Tree Island nature reserve.