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Sanding up for Essex’s insects
Essex Wildlife Trust takes action for insects in Essex by creating new vital sand bank habitat at their Two Tree Island nature reserve
Opening and Events at Warley Place
Opening and Events at Warley Place
60th Anniversary Events
To celebrate the Trust 60th Anniversary we organising a selection of one special events.
An introduction to rivers
Find out about the general processes and features of rivers, key river species, and their relationship with humans.
Campaign ‘buzzing’ with support to help Essex’s insects
Nature Neighbours to help pollinators has already received over 100 pledges from members of the public.
Water stick insect
The water stick insect looks just like a mantis. An underwater predator, it uses its front legs to catch its prey. Its tail acts as a kind of 'snorkel', so it can breathe in the water.…
Protecting insect species in Essex
It was worrying to hear further news of insect decline earlier this year; it is reported that more than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered.
Bugs Matter survey finds 70% decrease insects in less than 20 years
A citizen-science survey has found that the abundance of flying insects in Essex has plummeted by over 70% over the last 17 years.
Urgent action for insects needed - New report reveals true impacts of invertebrate apocalypse
Drastic declines in insect numbers look set to have far-reaching consequences for both wildlife and people.