A special issue of Environmental Scientist journal, guest edited by Tony Juniper on the theme of natural capital, is now free to download. Great articles by NE staff and many other specialists and practitioners in this area: the-ies.org/resources/brit…

Welcome to National Marine Week 🌊 Don't live by the coast? Don't worry! Anyone in Essex can shell-ebrate marine life with us by entering our Coastal Creations Art Competition. For prizes and more visit👉 essexwt.org.uk/coastal-creati…

How much #carbon do grasslands hold? 🌼 #NatureReturns is a partnership that gathers evidence to improve understanding of nature-based solutions to help tackle #ClimateChange. 🎥 Watch to learn more about our work with @Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, Kew Science and Wakehurst.

Some great events and activities happening this week on the Essex coast - including at Walton on the Naze (today), and at Thameside Nature Discovery Park near Thurrock

📣1 month until #BigRiverWatch! Did you know there’s a quick & easy way to help our #rivers? Between 6th-12th of Sep we need you to: 1️⃣ Spend 15 minutes watching a river 2️⃣ Share what you see in the Big River Watch survey app Sign up & download the app: theriverstrust.org/take-action/th…

Our partner Chilterns National Landscape is hiring! Please take a look at the application details below if you are interested in this exciting opportunity.

🦋If you are looking for something to during the #summerholidays, Essex Wildlife Trust has a lot of activities happening that will help you and your family enjoy #Nature 🐸 Have a look below for events near you: essexwt.org.uk/events

Having spent centuries seeking to get water off the land as quickly as possible, we now need to look at ways to keep more of it for longer, for wildlife, farming & public supply. Wetlands are part of the solution, bringing multiple benefits alongside resilience to climate change.

Some spaces on our free family event next week - "An encounter with bats". You don't need to be a child to enjoy using a bat detector in the woods as it gets dark! NE West Anglia Team are kindly providing access to Collyweston National Nature Reserve Book here rockinghamforest.org.uk/events

Less than 2 weeks to go now! Lots of activities and guided walks through the amazing new nature reserve in the old quarried workings known as the Gullet. More about that here: rockinghamforest.org.uk/places-to-visit Discover Northamptonshire North Northamptonshire Council The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants The National Lottery Heritage Fund Midlands & East The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Come and search for bats as it gets dark on Thursday. We'll be in part of Rockingham Forest where the public normally can't go. Kids will be able to borrow a bat detector and grown ups can have a go too! A few miles south of #Stamford. It's free. Book here rockinghamforest.org.uk/events

🌷 🏵️ We strive to continue our learning and development in our roles to help #Nature. This also provides the chance to meet team members from other areas. This great photo of Cambridge milk parsley was taken during a recent botany training event. 🌻 🌹 📸 L. Hunter

Dry and windy conditions increase the risk of #Wildfire. If heading outdoors: ❌ don’t light fires or fireworks in the countryside 🍔 leave the BBQ at home 📞 if you see a fire unattended, get to a safe place and call 999 📷 Rebecca Green The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants #CountrysideCode

🦔 Hedgehog populations are in decline. But there's hope! 🌟 The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme is a world-first project combining AI and volunteers to track and protect our beloved garden visitors, with funding from Natural England. Read more: defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/22/wor…

🌳The Rockingham Forest Family Day is TOMORROW! (28/08/2024) 🌳 See details below:

It’s always a joy to be out exploring #EppingForest and come across the incredible grazing English longhorn cows 💚🐮🌳 Did you know that this ancient woodland has been grazed for over 1,000 years? Find out more about #Grazing in Epping Forest: cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/g…

How can we meet modern human needs whilst supporting our natural world? 🌍 Our Chair, Tony Juniper joined BBC Radio 4 Today this morning to discuss how we can increase #biodiversity whilst also supporting #agriculture and development. #ICYMI (1:44– 1:48): bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

This is your weekly tree watering reminder ⏰💧🌳 Yes, it's #Wateringwednesday again. A bucket or two on a young street tree is much appreciated. Increasingly survival rates and better growth Thank you to Cambridge resident, Marie-Louise for looking after this tree so well 🙏

Live in #Essex? Have your say on local nature planning Essex Wildlife Trust National Trust Essex Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust NFU East Essex Coast .org

Natural England welcome this announcement. Reducing pollution in our waterways is a vital part of recovering nature more widely.