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Challenge yourself and fundraise for your favourite local wildlife charity this August. If you raise over £100, we'll send you you're very own Essex Coastal Challenge medal! But here's the best bit... throughout Challenge Month, learn all about Essex's beautiful coastline on an incredible virtual journey through this precious place of wonder with Essex Wildlife Trust. #essexcoastalchallenge
Explore coastal towns and Essex's precious natural habitats . See unique landmarks and pause to appreciate key species . Pass through our coastal nature reserves and nature discovery centres . Learn about our conservation work and projects all along the coast.
Discover the coast from home
Whatever your fitness level, you can take part - and you don't have to be near the coast because we'll bring it to you! Visit our website for fundraising challenge ideas.
NO ONE WILL PROTECT WHAT THEY DON'T FIRST CARE ABOUT - AND NO ONE WILL CARE ABOUT WHAT THEY DON'T FIRST EXPERIENCE. Sir David Attenborough.
The impacts of climate change are heavily felt on Essex's stunning 350 mile long coastline. Our internationally important saltmarsh habitats are retreating at 100 hectares per year. But their natural walls protect our coastal communities from storm surges - and saltmarsh stores carbon at an even faster rate than woodlands.
Nature needs our help. Together we can protect the future. Join us by taking part in the Essex Coastal Challenge. #essexcoastalchallenge