Thurrock’s struggling wildlife
Essex Wildlife Trust and Buglife warn planning decisions on 24 February could push Thurrock’s wildlife to a tipping point, risking irreversible species loss.
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Birthday Parties
We offer birthday parties with a wild twist to encourage adventure and exploration through outdoor activities.
Thameside Nature Discovery Park
Essex’s great transformation story, enjoy birdwatching and walking trails along the banks of the Thames.
Thameside bat evening
Meet a bat and search the reserve for bats at Thameside!
Thank you to our volunteers!
Last week, we celebrated our wonderful volunteers at the annual Volunteer Thank You Event, hosted this year at Thameside Nature Discover Park.
Monitoring our nature reserves
How does our ecological monitoring programme work?
Langdon Nature Discovery Park
A welcoming centre for nature lovers with a café, wildlife shop, and trails to explore the reserve’s wildlife and history.
Thameside Nature Discovery Centre venue hire
Meeting room for hire with WiFi, projector, HD screen, and flexible seating. Ideal for corporate events, training sessions, and workshops.
Chafford Gorges Nature Discovery Park
Chafford Gorges Nature Discovery Centre is set in a spectacular position over looking Warren Gorge. Chafford Gorges Nature Discvery Park offers 200 acres of green space for numerous wildlife and…
Volunteer Week 2023
Essex Wildlife Trust gives thanks to the dedicated team of volunteers that help conservation happen.
Corporate team volunteer days
Our corporate volunteering days provide a fantastic opportunity to get out in nature and to help make our reserves the best possible homes for wildlife.
Volunteer stories - championing inclusion
This Volunteers' Week, we're shinning a spotlight on the incredible story of June Lambert - an inspiring volunteer whose passion, persistence, and positivity have helped make Essex…