Fun things to do at your local nature reserve
Our wonderful supporter Aoife (9) shares all the fun things she's found to do at the C.S. Lewis nature reserve with her mum Imogen. We think everybody could give these a try - whatever your…
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Wild Writing by Nicola Chester
Get an insider's view into the work of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust. Find out what conservation work we're carrying out and meet some of the wonderful people, from our reserves staff to our trainees, that are behind everything we do.
Why do leaves change colour in autumn?
And why do some go red, while others turn yellow?
Living with spiders
Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?
Family activity: how to make a sound map
We often use our eyes to find out about the natural world, but what might you discover if you use your ears instead?
Family activity: how to make your own model bat
Here's how to make an incredibly realistic model bat to fly in your own home!
Family activity: how to make a natural collage
Be inspired by nature and make your own natural collage using natural materials!
A bounty of berries
As trees shed their leaves, a bounty of berries is revealed - a vital resource for many birds and small mammals through the winter.
All about galls
Oak apples, robin's pincushions, witches' brooms - there are thousands of types of gall caused by insects and fungi. It's a fascinating little world to explore!
Family activity: how to make oak gall ink
Join Laura to find out how to make a traditional ink using oak galls!
The secret world of fungi
Autumn is the perfect time to look for fungi, but what hides beneath the towering toadstools?