Common carder bumblebee - Wildnet / Nick Upton
We are the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. We manage nature reserves and discovery parks across the county, providing outstanding outdoor education and preserving places of wonder.
Photo: Vaughn Matthews
Learn about the wildlife found in Essex and across the UK and how you can help nature where you live.
Essex Wildlife Trust manages and protects over 8,400 acres of land on 87 nature reserves and run 10 Nature Discovery Centres.
Guy Shorrock
We are in the most vital decade for nature; there has never been a more important time to stand up for the natural world. Through our campaigns, we are making positive change for nature and giving wildlife a voice in Essex.
Find out more about our campaign work and how we give a voice to wildlife in Essex.
Common blue damselfly - Les Binns / Wildnet
Support our vital work by becoming a member or volunteering your time. Find out about leaving a legacy or how you can help fundraise for us.
