Heathland and moorland
These wild, open landscapes stretch over large areas and are most often found in uplands. Although slow to awaken in spring, by late summer heathland can be an eye-catching purple haze of heather…
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Essex’s largest heathland blooms with purple flowers
Now is the perfect time of the year to visit Essex’s largest heathland.
Rocky habitat
Rocky habitats are some of the most natural and untouched places in the UK. Often high up in the hills and hard to reach, they are havens for some of our rarest wildlife.
Wildlife
Find out more about the UK's wildlife and habitats, report a sighting, watch our wildlife live and discover simple things you can do to help wildlife at home.
Create a habitat pile
Welcome insects into your garden with a habitat pile.
Wildlife Guardians
Protect Essex’s wildlife and habitats by joining Wildlife Guardians, our patron scheme at Essex Wildlife Trust.
The Wildlife Explorer
Welcome to The Wildlife Explorer, a podcast by Essex Wildlife Trust, where we aim to inspire you with our work to protect the wildlife and wild places of Essex and what you can do to help wildlife wherever you live.
Two Tree Island wildlife walk
Join a guided wildlife walk at Two Tree Island and discover its unique habitats, coastal wildlife and stunning estuary views.
Wildlife webcams
Tune in to one of our live webcams to see wildlife up close.
Wildlife Lottery
Help us keep Essex Wild by playing one of our lotteries. You could win cash prizes, up to £25,000 and support the future of wildlife.
Ride for wildlife
Cyclist Gina Cleere completes her 166-mile day challenge in aid of Essex Wildlife Trust
Riding for Wildlife
Cyclist Gina Cleere is going to ride 166 miles in one day in aid of Essex Wildlife Trust