Bluebell
In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the much-loved, nodding heads of the bluebell. Millions of bulbs can exist in just one wood, giving rise to the 'blue carpets' that…
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Weeleyhall Wood Nature Reserve
Visit this beautiful woodland in spring to be fully immersed in a sea of colour, as the wildflowers that carpet this ancient woodland show off their bright flowers
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.
Enjoy spectacular bluebell displays across Essex
Our woodlands have erupted in colour, and now is the best time to get outside and savour Essex’s wonderful carpets of bluebells.
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…
Evening Business Networking Event
An evening business networking event for connection, collaboration and conversation.
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.
Watercolours - bluebells, woodland and woodpeckers
Join watercolour artist, Vivien McGuinness, for a relaxed morning painting at Fingringhoe.
Event booking terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for event bookings, refunds and transfers.
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…