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New stories
New badger cubs spotted at Fingringhoe Wick
New arrival of badger cubs at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Centre, in Colchester
Global orchid conservation team wins gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026
The largest international collaboration at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 has been awarded an RHS Gold Medal.
Results of Essex’s annual Breeding Bird Survey
Findings include new records for Essex and several species to keep an eye on.
Latest Blogs
Enjoy a Father’s Day adventure
Celebrate Father's Day outdoors by exploring The Naze, Abberton or Fingringhoe Wick for shared nature adventures and memories.
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.
