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Essex Wildlife Trust manages over 100 nature reserves in Essex and 10 Nature Discovery Centres throughout Essex.
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Monitoring our nature reserves
How does our ecological monitoring programme work?
Santa visits Essex Wildlife Trust
Santa has managed to squeeze in a visit to several of Essex Wildlife Trust’s visitor centres during his busy schedule, so make December magical and come along to a centre near you. Create…
Dogs on nature reserves
A position statement from Essex Wildlife Trust about dogs on nature reserves.
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.
Volunteering on our nature reserves
Hear from one of our wonderful volunteers to tell you more about volunteering on a nature reserve.
Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves
Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves are a wonderful mosaic of woodland, common, heathland, streams and bogs
Top autumn reserves
Our top 12 Essex Wildlife Trust nature reserves to visit this autumn.
Visit a Nature Discovery Centre
We have 10 Nature Discovery Centres across Essex, each a perfect gateway to the natural world.
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.
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.
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.