Essex Wildlife Trust has paused all face-to-face outdoor learning groups, activities and events until further notice. In the meantime, explore our growing programme of online and self-guided events.
We are closely following guidance set out by the Government, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations and Public Health England, as well as The Wildlife Trusts movement. The Trust’s statement on COVID-19 is updated regularly in line with the guidance, please read the full statement here.
Bee - Nick Upton / Wildnet
Online events
Join our wildlife experts and special guests for a series of online events from the comfort of your home.
Weekly / fortnightly events
Family in bluebell wood - Photo: Tom Marshall / Wildnet
School holiday events
We offer a wide range of wildlife themed events during school holidays, from family activities to drop-off days.
Adult training courses
We offer a range of training qualifications including Forest School, Coastal School and the Award in Outdoor Learning and are all accredited by Agored Cymru (OCN Wales). Other courses on offer include Inset, CDP days and Nature course.
Birthday parties
Are you looking for an exciting and hassle-free party with a difference? Our Discovery Centres offer wildlife-themed birthday parties for all ages,
We are currently unable to run birthday parties due to covid restrictions. Please check back again soon.
What's on
Take a look at all our events being held at our discovery centres and nature reserves.