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.…
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A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Despite valiant efforts by nature champions in the House of Lords, last night saw the Government bulldoze the wildlife-harming Planning & Infrastructure Bill through its last remaining hurdles…
Nature drives our economy – so why is it under attack?
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is making its way through Lords committee stage. Whilst many parliamentarians are making the case to retain strong nature protections, a handful continue to…
A butterfly paradise in north-west Essex
Our Campaigns Volunteer, Sue, has had some unusual fluttery friends visit her garden this year...
A sprinkling of sapphires
Campaigns Volunteer, Sue, explores speedwells - a family of blue trailing flowers growing across Essex.
Use your senses this 30 Days Wild
Explore and enjoy the outdoors this 30 Days Wild by trying a sensory adventure
Create a pollinator haven in your stable
We've teamed up with Dengie to help you create safe spaces for pollinators to thrive at your stables.
Befuddling brown birds
Our guide to identifying the small brown birds in your garden.
Surveying sparrows in the name of science
Volunteer Sue's House Sparrow Project 2024 trial experience.
Hidden pollinator heroes
Find out about Essex's pollinators, from bees and beetles to moths and ants.