We are the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature.
Wading into autumn
For many birdwatchers things are just hotting up! We might be reaching the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as…
Nature is at the heart of our economy... so why is it being attacked?
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is making its way through Lords committee stage. Whilst many parliamentarians are making the case…
Wilder Essex Awards 2025
The winners of our Wilder Essex awards have been announced at this year's AGM. Read more about them here.
Essex Wildlife Trust signs armed covenant
We are supportive of our Armed Forces community, and proud to sign the armed covenant.
A butterfly paradise in north-west Essex
Our Campaigns Volunteer, Sue, has had some unusual fluttery friends visit her garden this year...
A new friend on the Peter Rabbit Trail
Thanks to the generosity of our corporate member Brown & Carroll we have welcomed a new Squirrel Nutkin to our Peter Rabbit Trail at…
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