Swift
Swifts spend most of their lives flying – even sleeping, eating and drinking – only ever landing to nest. They like to nest in older buildings in small holes in roof spaces.
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Local group events
Local group events
Events at Warley Place
Experience the Spring Bulb Spectacular at Warley Place, where daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops, and bluebells burst into bloom.
60th Anniversary Events
To celebrate the Trust 60th Anniversary we organising a selection of one special events.
How to build a swift box
Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves of buildings. If you have a wall that's at least five…
Evening Business Networking Event
An evening business networking event for connection, collaboration and conversation.
Help Save Arena Essex
Essex Wildlife Trust is supporting Buglife's urgent campaign to protect one of Thurrock's most important wildlife sites from destruction.
Event booking terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for event bookings, refunds and transfers.
Photography Competition 2018
Our annual Photography Competition is back - with some exciting new categories to enter and prizes to be won. (Note: This competition is NOW CLOSED)
Save grasslands through grazing appeal
Appeal to raise £125,000 for conservation grazing to restore threatened grasslands and boost biodiversity across Essex.
Free event sessions
We are offering a limited number of free places for families in receipt of universal credit.
Our culture
Our culture is deeply rooted in our mission to protect wildlife and inspire a lifelong love of nature, underpinned by our values of impactful, collaborative, united and proactive. We encourage a culture of inclusivity, where everyone is welcome to join and contribute.