Water vole distribution down 30%, new report says
National treasure ‘Ratty’ needs urgent help to survive. Essex Wildlife Trust’s water vole recovery projects are, however, helping to bring encouraging news locally.
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My daddy time
Mahesh doesn’t get much time to see Tanvi during the week so weekend adventures with outside are a must.
My family time
Siti and Amin love visiting Stocker’s Lake for a walk at the weekend. It’s just 15 minutes from where they live in Rickmansworth. The great outdoors is right on your doorstep.
My wild time
Building dens, climbing trees, mountain biking or looking for fairies, Jane and her family can spend hours getting close to nature in the woods near their home.
Essex butterfly distributions have changed dramatically recently
Butterfly Seekers campaign reveals the need for more people to record sightings of butterflies in Essex.
Essex Police launch Operation Seabird to save marine wildlife
Essex Polica have launched an operation to protect birds and other wildlife on our shores.
Essex Wildlife Trust takes part in 5kMay
Challenge yourself to run, walk, roll, skip or swim 5k this May, donate £5 to Essex Wildlife Trust and nominate 5 friends to help us protect wildlife and wild places in Essex.
Take part in an Essex coastal wildlife survey this summer
Essex Wildlife Trust needs your help to record sightings of five key coastal species
Hedge bindweed
A climbing plant of woodlands, hedgerows, riverbanks and gardens, Hedge bindweed can become a pest in some places. It has large, trumpet-shaped, white flowers and arrow-shaped leaves.
Spoonbills nest in Essex for the first time
Rare birds successfully raise chicks at Essex Wildlife Trust nature reserve
Field bindweed
A creeping and climbing plant of cultivated ground, Field Bindweed can become a pest in places as it stops other plants from growing. It has creamy, sometimes striped, large flowers, and arrow-…