Birthday Parties
We offer birthday parties with a wild twist to encourage adventure and exploration through outdoor activities.
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Volunteering
Join the hundreds of volunteers helping to protect and restore wildlife.
Volunteering for Sustainability
Graham Cogger has been a volunteer for Essex Wildlife Trust’s sustainability team since 2020. We spoke to Graham to ask him more about what it’s like being a volunteer with us.
An A-Z of conservation volunteering
From wildlife surveys to practical conservation tasks, and of course, well-earned tea breaks, no two days are ever the same.
Volunteering FAQ
frequently Asked Questions
Volunteering on our nature reserves
Hear from one of our wonderful volunteers to tell you more about volunteering on a nature reserve.
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…
Reflections on Volunteering at Newland Grove nature reserve
How volunteering at Newland Grove nature reserve has given Sharon a sense of purpose, wellbeing and connection with nature.
Herb-paris
Herb-Paris has four oval leaves set in a cross, with an understated crown of yellow-green flowers rising from the middle. This makes it quite a distinctive plant of ancient and damp woodlands on…
Why partner with Essex Wildlife Trust?
As the 2021 Environment Act mandates a minimum 10% biodiversity net gain for new developments, aligning with a trusted local partner like Essex Wildlife Trust offers developers a strategic advantage.
How to help wildlife at work
Attracting wildlife to your work will help improve their environment – and yours!
Our work
We are the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. We manage nature reserves and discovery parks across the county, providing outstanding outdoor education and preserving places of wonder.