Where to see orchids
Find out which of our nature reserves are best for native orchids.
Search
Search
Wetland for waders
We have created 40 hectares of wetland at Blue House Farm nature reserve.
Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
6 places to see spring flowers!
We are lucky to have some breath-taking spring flower displays in Essex! We explore some of the best places to visit over the next few months to make the most of our nature wonders…
Fabulous fungi and where to spot it this autumn
Essex Wildlife Trust share some of their top nature reserves to see fungi
Where to hear the dawn chorus
It's International Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday 5 May. Celebrate by visiting a nature reserve.
Wildflowers and where to find them
Campaigns Volunteer, Sue, takes us on a wildflower hunt as part of The Essex BioBlitz.
Knot something you see every day!
Visitors have been admiring Knot murmurations at Essex Wildlife Trust’s Two Tree Island nature reserve.
What can you see in the woods today?
At this time of year there are many interesting sights to look out for in the ancient woodlands of Belfairs. Ranger Tristan Colaco explores what to look out for this time of year!
Protecting water voles
Water voles are the UK’s fastest declining mammal, but we are doing everything we can to change that.
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…