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What's on at Essex Wildlife Trust

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Adult training courses

Local Group events

Birthday parties

Discover our events and activities

Essex Wildlife Trust run over 1,000 events every year, to help people at every age and stage of life to connect with nature. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly outings, educational workshops, weekly pre-school groups or large holiday events, we have something for you.

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Adult training course

What's on?

WildNet - Matthew Roberts

Wilder Holiday Club

Forest School

Carol Durrell - River Photography

Summer Family Events

What type of event are you interested in?

Child looking through magnifying glass

Weekly Parent & Toddler Groups

Nature Tots is a parent and toddler group where young children can explore, play and learn through nature.

Child swinging on rope swing

Home Education

Our Forest School home education sessions are a series of specialised, play-based, learning activities.

forest school

SEND Events

Join us in the woods for our regular outdoor learning sessions for SEND children, set in a peaceful forest setting.

Badger in dandelions - Vicky Kinsman

Wildlife Experiences

Get up close to badgers, bats and birds on our reserves, or experience exotic owls, reptiles and amphibians at our centre events.

Students getting a demonstration of how to take a sample of saltmarsh mud

Talks and Lectures

Hear from specialists discussing various conservation topics and wildlife stories.

Naze beach clean

Beach Cleans

Help clean up the plastic pollution on our local beaches.

Walking in woodland area.

Local Groups

Our Local Groups run a range of events in their community, including walks and talks, plant sales, reserve open days and quizzes.

Forest School Adult Training

Adult Training Courses

Wildlife ID workshops, art and photography courses, Forest School Leader accredited training.

Birthday parties

Birthday parties

Looking for an exciting and hassle-free party with a difference? Our Nature Discovery Centres offer wildlife-themed birthday parties.

Event Booking Terms & Conditions

Read the Trust’s Event booking terms and conditions.