Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve
The only place in Essex where you will find all three Heather species growing together and the largest area of lowland heathland in the county
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Shut Heath Wood Nature Reserve
This peaceful woodland is a true wonder in spring when you can walk through the carpet of bluebells
Local group events
Local group events
Heath bumblebee
The heath bumblebee is not only found on heathland, but also in gardens and parks. It nests in small colonies of less than 100 workers in all kinds of spots, such as old birds' nests, mossy…
Small heath
The small heath is the smallest of our brown butterflies and has a fluttering flight. It favours heathlands, as its name suggests, as well as other sunny habitats.
Heath fritillary
The rare heath fritillary was on the brink of extinction in the 1970s, but conservation action turned its fortunes around. It is still confined to a small number of sites in the south of England,…
Cross-leaved heath
Cross-leaved heath is a type of heather that likes bogs, heathland and moorland. It has distinctive pink, bell-shaped flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
60th Anniversary Events
To celebrate the Trust 60th Anniversary we organising a selection of one special events.
Fingringhoe Wick nature reserve
Set in a spectacular position overlooking the Colne Estuary the reserve offers a sense of real peace and quiet and a chance to escape from it all.
Events at Warley Place
Experience the Spring Bulb Spectacular at Warley Place, where daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops, and bluebells burst into bloom.
Visit a nature reserve
Essex Wildlife Trust manages over 100 nature reserves in Essex and 10 Nature Discovery Centres throughout Essex.
Highest number of heath fritillaries recorded
Over 200 heath fritillary butterflies have been recorded on a nature reserve in Essex.