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English oak {Quercus robur}, leaves, autumnal colour. Donisthorpe, Leicestershire, UK. November 2010

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Things to do this autumn

New season, new activities

For many species, autumn is a dynamic time of year with fungi appearing and the arrival and departure of migrating birds. Other species are at the height of the breeding season and many plants are bursting with nuts and berries. This season of renewal is a beautiful one, and there is plenty to enjoy in our great outdoors.

Things to do

The Wildlife Trusts Big Wild Walk 2021 25-31 October, for people & planet
EVENT

Big Wild Walk

Get you boots on, it's time to walk for wildlife! Show you care about the nature and climate crisis with the Wildlife Trusts' Big Wild Walk.
Person throwing autumn leaves in the air
ACTIVITY

Half-term activities

Keep your family busy during the half term break. We've got lots of wild activities to keep you busy!
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Events

From fungi foray's to celebrity lectures, stay busy and join some of our events this autumn.

Where to go 

Taking part in the Big Wild Walk? Plan your route around our flagship nature reserves, Attenborough and Idle Valley:

Maps of Attenborough and Idle Valley Nature Reserves

What to see

Trees during autumn at Rainworth Heath
HABITATS

Autumn woodlands

Visiting woodlands in the autumn can offer some unique experiences, colours and wildlife! Find out more about woodlands here.
English oak {Quercus robur}, leaves, autumnal colour. Donisthorpe, Leicestershire, UK. November 2010
NATURE RESERVES

Bunny Old Wood

An ancient coppiced woodland, referred to in the Domesday Book
Ploughman Wood in autumn
NATURE RESERVES

Ploughman Wood

One of the county's few remaining ancient woodlands
Fungi at Gamston Wood, Alan West
SPECIES

Fungi

Autumn is a great time to find these curious organisms. Learn more about different species of fungi here!
Badger in woodland

Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

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Matthew Roberts

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