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Volunteering for Sustainability
Graham Cogger has been a volunteer for Essex Wildlife Trust’s sustainability team since 2020. We spoke to Graham to ask him more about what it’s like being a volunteer with us.
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.
Volunteering FAQ
frequently Asked Questions
Becoming a Forest School Leader
Essex Wildlife Trust Ambassador, Andrew Millham, tells us about his Forest School training and why you should do it too!
Volunteering on our nature reserves
Hear from one of our wonderful volunteers to tell you more about volunteering on a nature reserve.
Volunteering to benefit nature and people
In our volunteer blog series, we are putting the spotlight on inspiring stories from our amazing volunteers. This time, June Lambert shares her journey - from admin volunteer to taking on exciting…
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.
Volunteering Opportunities
Browse our current volunteering opportunities and help wildlife in your local area. There are volunteering opportunities across the UK, from supporting events, to community gardening and species surveying.
Beaver
Beavers are the engineers of the animal world, creating wetlands where wildlife can thrive. After a 400-year absence, beavers are back in Britain!
Lesser spearwort
So-named for its spear-like leaves, Lesser spearwort can be found along the edges of ponds, lakes and streams, and in marshes and wet meadows. As a buttercup, it displays familiar, butter-yellow…
Elder
Elder is an opportunistic shrub of woods, hedges, scrub, waste and cultivated ground. Its flowers and berries are edible, but it's best to gather wild food with an expert - try it at a…