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Finding fungi
The fascinating fungi we have in the UK come in diverse shapes, colours, sizes, and some are masters of disguise. Here's a selection of our spectacular mushroom species and how you can…
Fabulous fungi and where to spot it this autumn
Essex Wildlife Trust share some of their top nature reserves to see fungi
Species in the spotlight - Fly Agaric
One of the most iconic fungi species; the Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) is the classic toadstool of fairy tales and a truly magical sight amongst the autumnal leaf litter.
Adopt a Species
Marine Week Species
The best plants for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
Plant Sale
Get your summer garden plants. We will have a wide range of plants for sale including garden plants, herbs and vegetable plants.
Protecting insect species in Essex
It was worrying to hear further news of insect decline earlier this year; it is reported that more than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered.
Species in the spotlight - Common seals
The Common seal (Phoca vitulina), also known as the harbour seal is one of two seal species that can be found in the UK.
Save our Species
Save our Species
Species in the spotlight - Redwing
The Redwing (Turdus iliacus) is the UK’s smallest true thrush that you’ll be able to spot feeding in fields, hedgerows and orchards this winter.