Record numbers join 30 Days Wild
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Record numbers of Orchids recorded at Essex reserve
This summer has seen a surge in the number of Orchids growing at Essex Wildlife Trust’s Chafford Gorges Nature Park. Numbers continue to grow year on year, with over a thousand more Orchids…
Highest number of heath fritillaries recorded
Over 200 heath fritillary butterflies have been recorded on a nature reserve in Essex.
Rare butterfly numbers soar in UK
The highest numbers of Heath Fritillary have been recorded at Essex Wildlife Trust’s Belfairs Woodland nature reserve for the first time since 2010.
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Meet the key members of staff at Essex Wildlife Trust.
Celebrating our incredible volunteers: 2025 in numbers (and nature!)
Every day, people across the county generously give their time, skills and enthusiasm to help wildlife thrive and to connect communities with nature. From practical conservation and wildlife…
12 Days Wild
Take part in The Wildlife Trusts' 12 Days of Wild Christmas!
Volunteering to benefit nature and people
In our volunteer blog series, we are putting the spotlight on inspiring stories from our amazing volunteers. This time, June Lambert shares her journey - from admin volunteer to taking on exciting…
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7 Days of Wild Christmas!
Can you do something wild every day from 25th - 31st December? Join us in making this festive period as wild as possible with our 7 Days of Wild Christmas challenge!
Project connects Tendring people with wildlife
Tendring Loves Conservation launches this summer, a two year National Lottery Heritage Fund project led by Essex Wildlife Trust, working in partnership with the University of Essex.