Insects are crucial to many ecosystems and vital for the food chain, and we can all do our bit to protect them. Here are five simple ways you can create insect habitats in your garden this summer!

Halloween events at Essex Wildlife Trust, perfect for families and children. These events are a spooky and fun way to connect with nature this Halloween in Essex.

Discover nature events at Ingrebourne Valley, including guided walks, family activities, wildlife experiences, workshops and seasonal events in Havering, Essex.

Discover nature events at Thameside Nature Discovery Centre, including guided walks, wildlife experiences, family activities, workshops and seasonal events on the Thames estuary in Essex

Discover nature events at The Naze Nature Discovery Centre, including guided coastal walks, family activities, wildlife experiences, seasonal events, and workshops on the Essex coast near Walton-on-the-Naze.

Explore wildlife events, seasonal activities, crafts and outdoor experiences designed for children, families and adults.

Bat events in Essex offer guided walks, bat watching and expert-led wildlife experiences using bat detectors at dusk.

Discover our huge range of family friendly events across Essex Wildlife Trust's nature reserves and Nature Discovery Centres.

Discover nature events at Fingringhoe Nature Discovery Centre in Essex, including family forest fun, nature tots sessions, guided walks, guided foraging walks, forest school, lake explorer activities, seasonal wildlife experiences, and creative workshops like needle felting and paper crafts. Perfect for family days out and learning near Colchester.

Discover nature events at Langdon Nature Discovery Centre in Essex, including family forest fun, nature tots sessions, guided walks, guided foraging walks, forest school, lake explorer activities, seasonal wildlife experiences, and creative workshops like needle felting and paper crafts. Perfect for family days out and learning near Basildon and London.

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