Record breaking numbers of people took part in 30 Days Wild
This year's 30 Days Wild is a record breaker, with over 350,000 people taking part in the month long nature challenge
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Record numbers of Orchids recorded at Essex reserve
This summer has seen a surge in the number of Orchids growing at Essex Wildlife Trust’s Chafford Gorges Nature Park. Numbers continue to grow year on year, with over a thousand more Orchids…
Highest number of heath fritillaries recorded
Over 200 heath fritillary butterflies have been recorded on a nature reserve in Essex.
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30 Days Wild – the UK’s biggest nature challenge – reveals people’s favourite ‘random acts of wildness’
On the eve of the UK’s most popular nature challenge, 30 Days Wild, a survey reveals people’s favourite ‘random acts of wildness’.
Success for one of the UK’s rarest butterfly species as numbers continue to soar
The highest numbers of Heath Fritillary have been recorded at Essex Wildlife Trust’s Belfairs Woodland nature reserve for the first time since 2010.
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Volunteering to make a difference for nature and people
In our volunteer blog series, we are putting the spotlight on inspiring stories from our amazing volunteers. This time, June Lambert shares her journey - from admin volunteer to taking on exciting…
7 Days of Wild Christmas!
Can you do something wild every day from 25th - 31st December? Join us in making this festive period as wild as possible with our 7 Days of Wild Christmas challenge!
Worrying records of sick Hares
Essex Wildlife Trust is urging the public to record and send any sightings of hares in Essex.