Small actions, big impact for Essex's marine life
Discover the incredible marine life living along Essex's coastline and how to protect our precious marine habitats at home and by the sea by making small changes.
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How you can help us protect and restore nature in Essex.
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My soul food
For Dave, the mosslands are not only a place to watch and record birds, but evoke childhood memories of watching wildlife with his father. Only ten miles away from Greater Manchester, he’s always…
12,000 rally at Westminster for nature & climate action
School children, farmers, grandparents and surfers were amongst an estimated 12,000 people who today lobbied their MPs for urgent action on nature declines and climate change.
Urgent action needed as insects decline
Drastic declines in insect numbers look set to have far-reaching consequences for both wildlife and people.
Bird Food - What, When and Why
Feeding our garden birds not only gives them a helping hand (or wing), it also means we get to see our wonderful wildlife up close and all the joys they bring. However, it is important to know…
Belfairs Woodland Centre wins Dementia Action award
Essex Wildlife Trust’s Belfairs Woodland Centre has taken home the award for Dementia Friendly Leisure Service of the Year as voted by the Southend, Castle Point and Rochford Dementia Action…
Essex in action: what you’ve achieved in 2025
While we continue to make strides in our conservation work across the county, equally as important is the commitment and eagerness of the Essex public to make a difference to our natural world.…
Planning & Development
Planning decisions made today will shape the future of wildlife and wild places in Essex. Learn how to respond to a planning application in Essex.
Public urged to defend nature & food security
The Wildlife Trusts are asking their members, supporters and the wider public to defend nature by contacting MPs and local councillors – both online and in person – to voice concerns over new…
Actions
From building a bug hotel to creating a garden pond, here are some ideas for things you can do yourself at home to help wildlife.