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New stories
Improved accessibility at Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park
New accessible facilities will help more people experience the benefits of nature at one of Essex’s most loved nature reserves.
Abandoned nests, burnt hides and broken gates
Vandalism, fly-tipping and illegal activity causes destruction to Essex nature reserves.
How to help wildlife in hot weather
Essex Wildlife Trust urges members of the public to help wildlife in the hot weather this summer.
Latest Blogs
Species of the month: ringed plover
Discover July's species of the month and find out how you can support conservation in Essex by recording your sightings.
Species of the month: common spotted orchid
Discover June's species of the month and find out how you can support conservation in Essex by recording your sightings.
An A-Z of conservation volunteering
From wildlife surveys to practical conservation tasks, and of course, well-earned tea breaks, no two days are ever the same.
