Chigborough Lakes Nature Reserve
Once gravel pits, this land was flooded and transformed into a wildlife haven where you can discover new wildlife round every bend or sit back on one of the benches and take it all in
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Lakes
Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape…
Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land that are especially important for their wildlife. They are some of our most valuable wildlife areas.
Urgent: Help protect Local Wildlife Sites
Essex Wildlife Trust urges people to call for protection for Local Wildlife Sites
Langdon lake explorers
Discover what lives in and around the lake through bird watching, lake dipping and a craft.
Langdon lake explorers
Discover what lives in and around the lake through bird watching, lake dipping and a craft.
Langdon Ridge becomes a Site of Special Scientific Interest
Natural England has declared the Langdon Ridge in Basildon a new Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Ronald Blythe-inspired pop up exhibition to open at Essex Wildlife Trust site
The nature writer’s home was gifted to the Trust last year.
My retirement
Malcolm loves volunteering every week at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve where he indulges in his passion for wildlife, keeps active and meets with friends.
Discover history in nature
This Remembrance Sunday we take a look at the Essex Wildlife Trust sites that showcase remnants of our military past.
Field cow-wheat
Once widespread, this attractive plant has declined as a result of modern agricultural practices and is now only found in four sites in South East England.
Greater water parsnip
Large scale drainage in the UK has seen a massive reduction in the range of this sensitive aquatic plant which now only occurs in around 50 sites in England.