Help us fund community projects for wildlife

volunteers in Surrey - Jon Hawkins – Surrey Hills Photography

Support our work with local communities

Meet Team Wilder

Take a look at some of the inspiring people and projects that have been taking action for nature in Essex. It's projects like these, and more, that you can fund, by donating to our appeal.

Maldon OWLS smile for photo in the garden

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Volunteer group in Colchester turning Essex's gardens into wildlife havens

The Greener Garden Group, or 3G, is a team of volunteers based in Colchester and Brightlingsea, making a difference for wildlife.

Bumblebee on a dandelion on a lawn, a house is in the background

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Holland-on-Sea volunteers show how local actions can support wildlife

The Trust is supporting a group of volunteers who are making a difference for wildlife in Holland-on-Sea.

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Helping Hamelin Trust create a sensory garden

As part of Team Wilder, we've supported Hamelin Trust transform their unused space into a sensory garden.

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Maldon community turning green space into wildlife hub

A grassroots community group in Maldon are working to transform an unloved patch of land.

Impulse Leisure staff, volunteers and Team Wilder from Essex Wildlife Trust stand beside new sign for community garden

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Community garden opens in South Ockendon

Find out how Impulse Leisure turned their unused green space into a community garden for all, with the support of our team.

Clayburn Community Garden residents with Maya from the Trust

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Clayburn Garden created by local residents

How a housing estate in Thurrock is nurturing its community and nature.

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A wildlife champion is making changes for Hatfield Peverel residents

Read how Donna, an Urban Wildlife Champion from Hatfield Peverel, has made real changes in the local community.

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Team Wilder at Greater Anglia Battlesbridge station

Read how father and son team, and Urban Wildlife Champions, have made real changes to their local community station.

Pond workshop for Urban Wildlife Champions

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Free workshops and webinars for community wildlife projects

Empowering people in Essex with the tools and knowledge to protect nature.

We need your help

Our support and resources are all free, meaning that taking action for wildlife is accessible to all. With your help, we can continue this mission and fund more projects, support more people, and most importantly, make more of a positive impact for nature's recovery.