From jelly-encased eggs to aquatic larvae with gills, to fully grown adults with legs and lungs, common toads have quite the transformation when growing up. Read about their fascinating lifecycle…

Campaigns Assistant, Gemma, shares some of her most captivating marine encounters from tropical waters and how our local marine life might not be so different...

How to tell the difference between a common frog and a common toad.

Struggling to tell between small and large whites? Can't get your head around holly blues and common blues? Our butterfly guide can help.

Today, the first Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) come into force in England, marking an important moment in the UK and The Wildlife Trusts’ marine conservation history. This vital new…

From 15-21 May, the Trust took part in Invasive Non-Native Species Week. Find out more about these species, why they are a problem and what we can do to help.

Tune into nature this season by taking part in our sounds of spring challenge. Keep an ear out for all 12 spring sounds and tick them off as you go...

A burst of colour from a robin is a welcome sight – and one we are blessed with seeing all year round. Find out more about these bright birds.

From secret signals hidden in wing feathers to serrated beaks, dive (or dabble) into the wonderful world of winter waddlers with Campaigns Volunteer, Alex.

Essex Wildlife Trust Ambassador, Francesca Chantry, tells us how she fell in love with badgers.