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My wild job
Hi! I’m Gemma and I am the Campaigns Assistant for Essex Wildlife Trust. In my job, I try to share my passion for nature with others, while encouraging people to love, care and take action for…
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Holme Dunes
Rich in both wildlife and human history, Holme Dunes sits between The Wash and the North Sea, making it a brilliant location to see migrating birds. It’s also a nationally important site for the…
Free family fun day at Cley Marshes (1 Feb)
Visit Cley for free! We'll also be hosting free family friendly activities in our Education Centre.
Holme Dunes visitor centre
Brilliant birds at NWT Holme Dunes (28 October)
Come along to learn about the birds that visit NWT Holme Dunes.
Highlights of NWT Holme Dunes for families (28 October)
Join us for a child-friendly interactive walk through the special habitats at NWT Holme Dunes.
Holm oak
The Holm oak is an introduced species that has been widely planted near the coast and in parkland. It is self-seeding in the south of the UK. Its young leaves are spiny like Holly leaves, and it…
Twin fan worm
Worms in the sea are anything but dull and this fan worm, resembling a Catherine wheel, is a perfect example of the intricate beauty these animals possess.
Bumblebee mimic hoverfly
This furry hoverfly does an impressive job of impersonating a bee.
My roots
Hassan & Asma moved from the Sudan in 1969 as newlyweds, so that Hassan could take up a job at Kings College Hospital. Hassan remembers farming with his father, watering the broad beans, wheat…