Saving the small things that run the planet
Jo Loman, Buglife Canvey Wick Community Warden, shares her work and the work of others across the fantastic brownfield site, Canvey Wick Nature Reserve.
Through a series of thought-provoking blogs you can find out more about Canvey Wick, from it’s history through to the people working to protect the site that has been described as ‘England’s Rainforest’.
Latest Community Warden Blogs

Pollinator FIT Count training with Buglife at Canvey Wick
First published 22/05/2025

Canvey Wick - February Projects with the South East England Youth Nature Network
First published 10/03/2024

Plant hunting in South Essex
First published 21/06/2024

Canvey Wick Folklore Podcast
First published 26/02/2024

A Year of Walking the Wick!
First published 27/12/2023

Spring has sprung at Canvey Wick!
First published 04/04/2023

Hooray for habitat restoration and holiday events
First published 10/11/2022

Let’s join the world in celebrating Habitats and Animals this October
First published 03/10/2022

Nature’s incredible resilience at Canvey Wick
First published 07/09/2022

Meet Canvey Wick Nature Reserve’s new Community Warden
First published 16/08/2022