Violet ground beetle
Violet ground beetles are active predators, coming out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates in gardens, woodlands and meadows.
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Ground-elder
Ground-elder was likely introduced into the UK by the Romans and has since become naturalised. A medium-sized umbellifer, it is an invasive weed of shady places, gardens and roadsides.
Ground-ivy
Despite its name, Ground-ivy is actually a member of the dead-nettle family. It is a clump-forming, aromatic plant that likes woodlands, hedgerows and damp places.
Grounds development
We work with pupils and staff to assess your site for wildlife and work with children and staff to plan, design and plant up areas. We can also come in to rejuvenate existing areas. Planting may include living willow structures, orchards, ponds, invertebrate habitats, hedgerows, wildflower meadows, a sensory garden, wildlife borders, bug hotels, habitat logs, stag beetle pyramids and a nectar border. We will leave you with a management plan to enable you to look after it.
Lexden Gathering Grounds Nature Reserve
Why not visit this beautiful wooded reserve filled with spring flowers, butterflies and foraging mammals
New community orchard takes root
Gunners Park Community Orchard has broken ground and is beginning to take root for nature and the community.
Robin round the clock
A burst of colour from a robin is a welcome sight – and one we are blessed with seeing all year round. Find out more about these bright birds.
Round-leaved fluellen
A 'weed' of cultivated and disturbed ground, Round-leaved fluellen is a trailing plant with round leaves and yellow flowers that appear over summer.
Red grouse
The red grouse is an umistakeable bird - plump and round, with a gingery-red body as its name suggests. Found on upland heathlands, it is under threat from the nationwide, dramatic loss of these…
Bar-tailed godwit
The bar-tailed godwit winters in the UK in the thousands; look for it around estuaries like the Thames and Humber. In spring, the males display arresting breeding plumage, with brick-red heads,…
Local Groups
Join your Local Group and help to support fundraising and events to connect more people with nature.
Uniformed groups
There are many opportunities for Girlguiding or Scouting groups to get involved, through attending evening or bespoke day activity sessions at an Essex Wildlife Trust Nature Discovery Centre or nature reserve. Our Uniform groups offer is divided into the two organisations, and lists our suggested activities which link with interest badges or skills builders.