Blog: Essex Wildlife Trust

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Ragged robin

Wildflower watch

Wildflowers are blooming and there are more to see each day. Find out more about the wildflowers near you, and learn how to spot them.

River Champions

Invasive Non-Native Species Week

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.

robin

Robin round the clock

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.

Scottish wetland & woodland

World Wetland Day

Wetlands support over 40% of the world's wildlife. Why are these habitats so special and how are we restoring them in Essex?

Badger

Badger stakeout

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

Woodland carpeted in bluebells

Wild Folklore

Essex Wildlife Trust Ambassador, Andrew Millham, takes us on a magical journey exploring Essex's wildlife folklore.

Hedgehog

Helping hibernators

During winter it’s easy to understand why some of the UK’s wildlife decides to hibernate. It’s cold, dark and resources aren’t as plentiful, so sometimes it’s better to hunker down and give the…

caterpillar

How to: Macro Photography

Want to improve your macro photography skills? Get closer to the tiny species of Essex with these tips.

Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park

Conservation Matters: May

Find out what the conservation team and our wonderful volunteers have been working on this month.