Thameside Nature Discovery Park
A stunning and innovative visitor centre built on a former landfill site, with superb views over Mucking Flats SSSI and the Thames Estuary (SPA). Footpaths and cycle ways in 120 acres of nature…
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Discover history in nature
This Remembrance Sunday we take a look at the Essex Wildlife Trust sites that showcase remnants of our military past.
Discover WildlifeTV
Essex Wildlife Trust launches WildlifeTV to bring Essex's wonderful wildlife and wild activities straight to people's homes
Monitoring our nature reserves
How does our ecological monitoring programme work?
Our work
We are the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. We manage nature reserves and discovery parks across the county, providing outstanding outdoor education and preserving places of wonder.
Discover Essex’s orchids
How we're restoring native orchids across the county.
Langdon Nature Discovery Park
Our new and sustainable Nature Discovery Centre with enhanced facilities is now open to the public. We look forward to welcoming you to our gateway to the Langdon Hills.
Our Nature Discovery Centres
Bring your school to visit one of Essex Wildlife Trust’s outstanding education centres. With 12 sites across Essex, you will be sure to find the perfect trip for your school. Each site offers unique opportunities to learn about and explore the natural environment, with modern classroom facilities and resources.
Thank you to our volunteers!
Last week, we celebrated our wonderful volunteers at the annual Volunteer Thank You Event, hosted this year at Thameside Nature Discover Park.
Chafford Gorges Nature Discovery Park
Chafford Gorges Nature Discovery Centre is set in a spectacular position over looking Warren Gorge. Chafford Gorges Nature Discvery Park offers 200 acres of green space for numerous wildlife and…
Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park
Providing panoramic views over the 870 acre reservoir. The Nature Discovery Centre is set in mature woodland and has proved a popular bat roost, with a beautiful carpet of Bluebells in the spring…
Nightingales return to Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park
Listen to the melodic sounds of nightingales as they return to Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park.