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To commemorate International Women’s Day we celebrate some of the women behind Essex Wildlife Trust that are working to help protect wildlife and inspire a love of nature throughout Essex.

We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…

The arrival of thousands more ducks to our wetlands is one of the highlights of winter. Learn about the more widespread species and some of the rarer diving ducks that can be spotted during this…

During winter it’s easy to understand why some of the UK’s wildlife decides to hibernate. It’s cold, dark and resources aren’t as plentiful, so sometimes it’s better to hunker down and give the…

Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?

June, a volunteer at Essex Wildlife Trust tells us about the opportunities she has had with the Trust.

Even the smallest of gardens can provide a rich habitat for wildlife. Zoe Kent explains more...

We're in the process of improving the nesting opportunities for Barn Owls at Blue House Farm as we eagerly await the breeding season.

We were delighted with some exciting sightings in recent weeks, including during our January bird survey, and we're looking forward to upcoming projects.

Even in the depths of January, there is still plenty to see at Belfairs; even some signs that spring might be on the way!