Thorndon Country Park
The Thorndon Nature Discovery Centre is situated in Thorndon Country Park. There are some fantastic walks through ancient woodland and historic deer parks which lie close alongside recently…
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Reflections on Volunteering at Newland Grove nature reserve
How volunteering at Newland Grove nature reserve has given Sharon a sense of purpose, wellbeing and connection with nature.
Monitoring our nature reserves
How does our ecological monitoring programme work?
My country
Josh has been lucky to grow up in this beautiful landscape. We’re here to make sure his children can do the same.
Newland Grove Nature Reserve
On the lush banks of the River Chelmer you'll find this beautiful mosaic of habitats filled with fantastic plants and animals
Dogs on nature reserves
A position statement from Essex Wildlife Trust about dogs on nature reserves.
Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves
Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves are a wonderful mosaic of woodland, common, heathland, streams and bogs
Volunteering on our nature reserves
Hear from one of our wonderful volunteers to tell you more about volunteering on a nature reserve.
Smoking, vaping and fire risk on nature reserves
Our position statement about wildfire protection measures on our nature reserves.
Visit a nature reserve
Essex Wildlife Trust manages over 100 nature reserves in Essex and 10 Nature Discovery Centres throughout Essex.
Nature Counts
Report a sighting. Whether you’ve seen something common or rare, in your garden or on one of our nature reserves.
Top autumn reserves
Our top 12 Essex Wildlife Trust nature reserves to visit this autumn.