Ash
A common tree, ash is familiar to many of us for its autumnal bunches of winged seeds, called 'keys'. It can be found in woodlands and prefers damp and fertile soils.
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Corn bunting
Like many of our farmland birds, the corn bunting has declined in number in recent years. Spot this streaky brown, thick-billed bird singing from a wire or post - it sounds just like a set of…
Insect Friendly Winter Gardening
Join us as we discover how to help beautiful butterflies and insects, with key actions from our Nature Neighbours campaign.
The difference between moths and butterflies
Find out the key differences between these winged insects.
Take part in an Essex coastal wildlife survey this summer
Essex Wildlife Trust needs your help to record sightings of five key coastal species
Avocet
A key species in the story of conservation, the avocet represents an amazing recovery of a bird once extinct in the UK. This pied bird, with its distinctive upturned bill, can now be seen on…
An introduction to rivers
Find out about the general processes and features of rivers, key river species, and their relationship with humans.
My laboratory
Nora’s study of bird behaviour explores how small bird communities flock together to ward off larger predators. Nature has many things to teach us and is now widely acknowledged as a key…
Staff
Meet the key members of staff at Essex Wildlife Trust.
Position Statements
The Trust's position statements on key issues affecting wildlife and nature in Essex.
Fundraising promise
We follow the Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice and comply with the key principles embodied in the Code and this Promise.
Essex Coastal Challenge Week Two: The Roach and Crouch
It’s Week 2 of the Essex Coastal Challenge and we’re exploring the tidal rivers Roach and Crouch – and some key species that have made these waters their home.