Living with spiders
Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?
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Abberton events
Explore wildlife events, seasonal activities, crafts and outdoor experiences designed for children, families and adults.
Bat events
Bat events in Essex offer guided walks, bat watching and expert-led wildlife experiences using bat detectors at dusk.
Family events
Make this summer one to remember with family-friendly events across Essex Wildlife Trust's nature reserves and Nature Discovery Centres.
Local group events
Local group events
Belfair events
Enjoy woodland walks, hands-on activities and more at Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre.
Hanningfield events
Connect with nature at Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Centre
Badger events sign up
Sign up and be the first to hear about next year's badger watching events.
Garden spider
Have you ever stopped to look at the shape of a spider web? Garden spiders spin a spiral shaped web, perfect for catching lots of juicy prey!
Wolf spider
The wolf spider can be found in a wide range of habitats, including the garden. It hunts down its prey, leaping on it just like a wolf. Spiders are beneficial neighbours, helping to manage garden…
60th Anniversary Events
To celebrate the Trust 60th Anniversary we organising a selection of one special events.
Events at Warley Place
Experience the Spring Bulb Spectacular at Warley Place, where daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops, and bluebells burst into bloom.