As the changes in our seasons are reflected in the colours of our wildlife, I stopped to think: Why do leaves change colour?

Essex Wildlife Trust protects over 8,400 acres of land across 87 sites and is supported by 39,000 members.

Graham Cogger has been a volunteer for Essex Wildlife Trust’s sustainability team since 2020. We spoke to Graham to ask him more about what it’s like being a volunteer with us.

Want to get behind the scenes at Essex Wildlife Trust?

We asked Katie Goldsbrough, our Ranger at Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park, to tell us a bit more about her love of wildlife…

Crucial moment for ‘nature’s engineers’ as consultation closes 17th November. The Wildlife Trusts are asking the public to support plans that could see beavers released into the wild in England.…

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.

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.