Autumn woodlands
See the woods transform as the cool of autumn sets in: Find the best places to kick through the leaves, and enjoy the best of autumn's colours and woodland wildlife.
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Autumn gentian
A late-flowering plant, Autumn gentian displays pretty, mauve, tube-like flowers atop its reddish stems. It favours dry, chalk grassland and sand dune habitats.
Broad-leaved helleborine
A tall orchid of woodland and scrub, the broad-leaved helleborine has greenish, purple-tinged flowers that look a little 'drooping'. Strongly veined, oval leaves spiral around its stem…
Broad-leaved dock
Broad-leaved dock is well-known to most of us as the remedy for Stinging nettle irritations. Often considered a 'weed', it can be found next to water or on disturbed ground almost…
Where to see autumn wildlife
Where to see the best of autumn wildlife across the UK. If you're wild about nature, step into your happy place this autumn
Wading into autumn
For many birdwatchers things are just hotting up! We might be reaching the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as waders start to appear on our shores. Here are ten waders to…
Grow Leader Course - Autumn 2026
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A 19-week journey in agroecological skills, personal growth & community leadership with mixed classroom and practical sessions.
Skomer Autumn Migration 2026
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Skomer Autumn Migration is back in 2026, 13th September – 16th September. Booking opens on Monday 8th December.
Autumn Wild Cocktails
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Join Suffolk Wildlife Trust and foraging enthusiast, Jon Tyler, for an evening of wild cocktail sampling.
Walk for wildlife this autumn!
Sign-up for the Big Wild Walk and raise funds for The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 by 30 appeal
Writing the Seasons: Autumn
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Join the third of four creative writing workshops for adults, drawing inspiration from the changing seasons at Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve.
Community and Events Assistant
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Do you have a passion for NWT and want to assist with events or with membership recruitment? Join our staff and volunteers in fun activities and promoting NWT to potential members.