After three years volunteering at Blue House Farm, Alan Minister shares how checking livestock has brought him closer to nature, people and the wildlife he's always loved.

Thanks to the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters, 2025 has been a remarkable year for nature across Essex.

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…

Hear from one of our wonderful volunteers to tell you more about volunteering on a nature reserve.

Find out what our conservation team and volunteers have been up to in October.

Where to see passage migrants and overwintering birds in Essex.

Your conservation highlights from our nature reserves in August.

One of the best fossil hunting locations is on your doorstep.

Rare butterfly conservation, beach-nesting birds and other wildlife news.

The days are growing darker, there’s a chill in the air, and on our nature reserves, conservation work continues for wildlife across Essex. Find out what we’ve been up to this month…