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Rediscover fungi this autumn

SWT Youth Action Committee member Ellis Armfield delves into the hidden life of fungi in their new blog.

Gorilla jumping spider

Surrey is spider central

Don’t tell me you’ve not seen any spiders lately, for it’s at this time of year they’re most visible.

Two lit halloween jack o'lanterns

Top tips for a sustainable Halloween

Forget mummies, ghosts and vampires! The most frightening thing about halloween is the amount of plastic and pumpkin waste the celebration generates.

photography: fungi and autumn

The world of fabulous fungi

Every habitat is home to a great variety of fungi, and autumn is the best time to see these magical organisms. You may well be surprised at just how many you come across!

Belted Galloway cows on Chobham common

Cattle Grazing as a Conservation Tool

Brunel University of London masters student Regina discusses the findings of their analysis of GPS collar Nofence grazing data on Chobham Common.

A redwing perched on a berry-laden branch

Birds on the move

For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?

Gardening with wildlife, snail on gardening gloves with pot plants behind

Wildlife gardening for hedgehog conservation

Research student Olivia Davis explores how we can best manage our gardens through wildlife-friendly features to support hedgehogs and contribute to the conservation of this species.

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