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 waders start to appear on our shores. Here are ten waders to…

There is a huge amount riding on the Government’s spending review due out in June. Many departments are having their budgets slashed. What if the Defra farm budget - much of which is paying a…

An extract from Ken Worpole’s new book, 'Brightening from the East: Essays on landscape and memory'. Discussing the work of Essex's naturalist and writer, D.W. Gillingham on his…

Find out which of our nature reserves are best for native orchids.

Discover our favourite wild winter walks in Essex.

Welcome insects into your garden with a habitat pile.

Provide local pollinators with a space to shelter in your garden.

Plant with pollinators in mind this autumn and winter.

Where to see passage migrants and overwintering birds in Essex.

Your conservation highlights from our nature reserves in August.