As the season changes, conservation efforts continue. From protecting vulnerable birds to freeing up fish migration, find out what the Trust has been up to this month.

From monitoring minuscule creatures, to working with local communities, there has been lots of conservation action this August.

Find out how we are celebrating Plastic Free July, read about our marine projects and why Essex beavers are award-winning in this month's conservation update.

Seagrass surveying, newt numbering and owl observations - catch up on our latest conservation work in this monthly round-up.

Last week, we celebrated our wonderful volunteers at the annual Volunteer Thank You Event, hosted this year at Thameside Nature Discover Park.

Find out how our Nature Discovery Centres across Essex are giving bees a helping hand this season.

As the changes in our seasons are reflected in the colours of our wildlife, I stopped to think: Why do leaves change colour?

Essex Wildlife Trust protects over 8,400 acres of land across 87 sites and is supported by 39,000 members.

Graham Cogger has been a volunteer for Essex Wildlife Trust’s sustainability team since 2020. We spoke to Graham to ask him more about what it’s like being a volunteer with us.