Nature Friendly Schools boost children’s learning
Almost 30,000 school children from disadvantaged areas are set to enjoy classes in nature this spring in a ground-breaking outdoor learning project spearheaded by The Wildlife Trusts.
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A wilder year of learning and discovery in 2025
In 2025, our Wilder Learning team inspired thousands of people across Essex to connect with nature, learn new skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Learning about local bats
Urban Wildlife Champions have been finding out how to support bats in towns and villages across Essex, at our free workshops funded by Eat Natural.
Meet Wilder Learning Volunteer Andrew Jacobs
We interviewed Andrew Jacobs, Wilder Learning Volunteer about his passion for working with children and young people in nature.
Wilder Learning schools enquiry thank you
Thank you for making an enquiry about our popular school visits. One of our Wilder Learning Officers will be in touch with you shortly.
Discover our Wilder Learning Programme
Essex Wildlife Trust are passionate about helping everyone to engage with their local wildlife and to learn through nature.
Wilder Learning Schools Enquiry Form
Make an enquiry regarding school trips.
Outdoor activity sessions for adults and children in Tendring
Want to get into nature but not sure where to start? Bring your child along to our free Nature Tots or Nature Babies sessions, or join one of our adult winter work party sessions!
Young nature lovers graduate from outdoor nursery
Essex Wildlife Trust celebrated the graduation of Nature Nursery pupils.
Sixty years of leading wildlife conservation in Essex
Sixty years of leading wildlife conservation in Essex.
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Why we're leaving a legacy for wildlife
Jenny and Greg Curtis-Beard have lived in Essex for decades and have witnessed first-hand the decline in local wildlife. Motivated by their shared love of nature and a desire to help restore what…