Learning zone

Essex Wildlife Trust's survey work reveals that, despite the massive pressures for development, Essex still has many rich and diverse habitats for wildlife. The Essex coast in particular is of international importance for wintering birds, and Essex also has many inland areas that are rich in wildlife – woods, wetlands and a small remnant of heathland. But even roadside verges and urban landscapes have their value as well.

Follow the links above or in the menu on the left to learn more about them.

Do you want to learn more about the varied wildlife of Essex?

Follow the links in the menu on the left for thumbnail pictures of the wildlife you are most likely to see in your garden or in a park or nature reserve.

If you want to find out about a particular species click here for a full list.

To find out about the geology of Essex visit the Essex RIGS website

Our People & Wildlife team of 15 staff and nearly 50 volunteers offer a range of education services to meet your pupils' learning needs.

All formal activities are national curriculum linked and cover areas in the science, geography, citizenship and history curricula.

We offer site field visits and outreach work to your school covering a wide range of out of classroom needs.

Click here for more details or here to email or ring 01621 862991 to be sent a schools information pack.