Details of local eco-projects and resources…
Our Wild Local Space
Tucked away in the town of Maldon (in between Washington close and Norfolk road) is an neglected wild space which we are transforming into a community food forest. A place for people and wildlife to come together.
Find out more on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1297725474517660/
Essex Climate Action Commission
The Essex Climate Action Commission is an independent body set up by Essex County Council to advise on how best to tackle the climate challenge and become a net zero emissions county.
Their website https://www.essexclimate.org.uk includes practical advice in their ‘What Can I Do’ section and upcoming events.
Chelmsford Community Radio – Eco Podcasts
The Eco-Cast Podcast project started in 2020 as a partnership between Chelmsford Community Radio and Essex Book Festival.
It features the work of young volunteers, exploring environmental issues and how we approach tackling reducing our carbon footprint. If you are a young person interested in getting involved with the project, please do get in touch – admin@chelmsfordcommunityradio.com.
Visit https://www.chelmsfordcommunityradio.com/about-us/eco-casts/ for more details
Chelmer Valley High School – Fuels of the future
The brilliant STEAMinist group at Chelmser Valley High School are trying to find the ‘Fuel of the future’ and run a car on citric acid that is extracted from different fruits. They have been extracting fruit juice from various fruits and testing it with baking powder to see how much gas is produced from each fruit. They have also started designing and building the car from recycled materials. Well done to all involved for your creativity, teamwork, and scientific thinking!
https://www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk/248/steam-science-technology-engineering-arts-maths
EA Sustain
28 March 2026, Firstsite, Colchester
The biennial festival about Environment, Culture & Entrepreneurship.
Explore the 2026 programme at https://www.easustain.com.
Beat the Street
A six-week initiative starting 11th March – 22nd April 2026 called Beat the Street.
Colchester is being transformed into a giant game, encouraging active travel.
Take a look at a short video explaining how you play the game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMS6rQPIt0o&t=2s
Visit https://beatthestreet.me for full details
Wild Keep Weekend
Introducing WILD KEEP WEEKEND: a wondrous celebration of nature, heritage and traditional craft, all set within the unique surroundings of Hedingham Castle over the May Day Bank Holiday Weekend!
3 & 4 May 2026
Visit https://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/events/wild-keep-weekend for full details
30 Days Wild: The UK’s biggest nature challenge
Get ready to embrace nature like never before! 30 Days Wild is The Wildlife Trusts’ annual challenge event, where we ask you to take on wild activities throughout June.
From planting wildflowers for bees, to listening to bird song, there’s endless ways to spend your wild month! Whether you complete an activity a day, or a couple in a week, you’ll be connecting with wildlife, boosting your well-being and making a positive impact on the planet at the same time.
Find out more at the Essex Wildlife Trust website:
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/30-days-wild
Essex Wildlife Trust – Take Action
Lots of practical advice for helping wildlife from how to make a bee hotel and doing a litter pick to changing what you eat and contacting your mp. Plus lots of local nature events.
Visit https://www.essexwt.org.uk/actions
Eco Essex – List of Litter Picking Groups
Eco Essex have links to lots of local litter picking groups in Essex and also some great downloadable resources including lists of Eco Books for adults and for kids.
Visit https://ecoessex.com