Heybridge Wildlife

01/11/2026

A scary thought on this spooky Halloween afternoon...

A special wildlife site in Thurrock is under threat.

Current plans could see over 50% of the Arena Essex site lost to make way for a hyperscale Google data centre. The site is home to hundreds of species and one of the UK's rarest habitats.

Nature needs your voice.

Respond to the consultation, sign the petition and help protect this important place for wildlife.

Complete the e-action 👉 https://loom.ly/SEezC-o
Sign the petition 👉 https://loom.ly/P34OKVQ

10/10/2026

Morning

10/10/2026

Reuse clipping from perennials, cut grass and fallen leaves to make a wildlife haven

07/10/2026

Flowers lasting into autumn...Lavatera, Shamrock and Campanula 🌸🌱💐 I have a little group of Cyclamen to plant in a trough and couple of bog plants for a wildlife pond offshoot, which will always be a bit boggy! 🌾🌿💦

07/10/2026

26/09/2026

07/09/2026

Wildlife pond area getting some much needed tlc, in stages. The summer temperatures have drained it completely dry. So now is the ideal opportunity for a much needed revamp.

We inherited it in an overgrown state. And life just took over. It now needs work if it is to do what its intended for. It will take time. Just hoping the liner survives when all the accumulated soil, pots, roots and piles of leaves are removed. They have absorbed all the water. Hope our gardener doesn't mind doing the major task! 😉

Hoping to plant an Acer and perhaps a Hydrangea in the shady pot areas. And place a contemplative bench in the greenery. It's certainly been a challenge keeping plants alive.

As a disabled person, this outside space is a vital connection to nature. And I never take it for granted.🌱

Top tip: Don't plant Irises in water and leave them unchecked. They completely take over! The pond was freed of them last year. It was a takeover! 😅

07/09/2026

Next gathering September 26, 2026.📍Booking required.

23/08/2026

A little produce...🥕🌶🍇

22/08/2026