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c2c and Essex Wildlife Trust unveil striking rabbit mural at Laindon station
c2c Railway, in partnership with Essex Wildlife Trust, has today unveiled a striking new rabbit mural at Laindon station.
Save grasslands through grazing appeal
Appeal to raise £125,000 for conservation grazing to restore threatened grasslands and boost biodiversity across Essex.
Bluebells in full bloom across Essex
Where to enjoy one of the UK’s best spring spectacles.
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Easy wildlife garden tips
Make your garden wildlife friendly this spring.
Species of the month: Nightingale
Meet May's species of the month, the nightingale! Find out about the iconic songbird and how you can help monitor them in Essex.…
The dawn chorus: What is it and where can you hear it?
It's International Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday 3 May. Celebrate by visiting a nature reserve.