Thurrock’s struggling wildlife
Essex Wildlife Trust and Buglife warn planning decisions on 24 February could push Thurrock’s wildlife to a tipping point, risking irreversible species loss.
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Thameside events
Discover nature events at Thameside Nature Discovery Centre, including guided walks, wildlife experiences, family activities, workshops and seasonal events on the Thames estuary in Essex
Discover our Wilder Learning Programme
Essex Wildlife Trust are passionate about helping everyone to engage with their local wildlife and to learn through nature.
Discover history in nature
This Remembrance Sunday we take a look at the Essex Wildlife Trust sites that showcase remnants of our military past.
Thameside Nature Discovery Centre
Essex’s great transformation story, enjoy birdwatching and walking trails along the banks of the Thames.
Our work
We are the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. We manage nature reserves and discovery parks across the county, providing outstanding outdoor education and preserving places of wonder.
Monitoring our nature reserves
How does our ecological monitoring programme work?
Thameside Nature Reserve
Thameside Nature Discovery Centre will be closing at an earlier time of 3pm on Tuesday 6 October due to planned system updates. The nature reserve will remain open.
Essex’s great…
Our Nature Discovery Centres
Bring your school to visit one of Essex Wildlife Trust’s outstanding education centres. With 12 sites across Essex, you will be sure to find the perfect trip for your school. Each site offers unique opportunities to learn about and explore the natural environment, with modern classroom facilities and resources.
Discover WildlifeTV
Essex Wildlife Trust launches WildlifeTV to bring Essex's wonderful wildlife and wild activities straight to people's homes
Chafford Gorges Nature Discovery Park
Chafford Gorges Nature Discovery Centre is set in a spectacular position over looking Warren Gorge. Chafford Gorges Nature Discvery Park offers 200 acres of green space for numerous wildlife and…
Langdon Nature Discovery Park
A welcoming centre for nature lovers with a café, wildlife shop, and trails to explore the reserve’s wildlife and history.