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Be inspired to get out there with our seasonal blogs. Walks, wildlife, make at home and so much more. Explore and enjoy Essex with us.

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Wildlife Watch

Get busy and make a bee hotel

It's the perfect time to help the bee population thrive in your garden. Bees are essential to our ecosystem as they help flowers and fruit pollinate. Building a bee hotel will help your garden look blooming beautiful whilst helping maintain a healthy bee population.

Posted on 24th April 2025

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Walks

Four Best Bluebell Spots at the Essex Country Parks

In the months of April and into May Bluebells bloom and huge swathes of woodland come alive with carpets of beautiful blue flowers. We’ve pulled together the best spots to enjoy these vibrant splashes of colour in the Essex Country Parks, from Brentwood and Belhus to Danbury this spring.

Posted on 1st April 2025

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Wildlife Watch

Build a nesting box

Help our feathered friends by building a nesting box, it’s a simple and effective way to encourage more wildlife into your garden while helping to support them during their breeding season.

Posted on 11th February 2025

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