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New stories
Orchid surveys reveal significant populations thanks to recent appeal
Nearly 15,000 orchids counted at Langdon Nature Discovery Park - all part of the Trust's ambition to restore native orchids in…
We need your help to recover water vole populations in Essex
Join a training session and help us survey water voles in Essex.
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
How a forgotten garden in Shenfield was brought back to life
Tucked behind St Mary's Church on Hall Lane, Shenfield, there's a quiet parch of green called The Meadow. Not many people know…
How to be a water vole detective
Spot a water vole in your local area to support the conservation of these rare species.
Meet our award-winning Legacy Team
We sat down with recent award-winners, Lizzy and Becky from our Legacy Team, to tell us more about their work.