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.
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Explore nature this autumn
Join London Wildlife Trust this autumn for some exciting events, including bat walks, stargazing and some spooky Halloween fun!
Autumn walks in London
Autumn is a great time to get outside and explore London’s wild spaces. You’ll be treated to quite the show - with the colours of the leaves changing from vibrant reds to bright yellows and golden…
Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Wild events this winter
Join London Wildlife Trust this winter for some wild events
Autumn Leaves Spotter
See which London trees you can spot!
Three nature reserves to visit this autumn
Autumn is a wonderful time to visit one of the 36 nature reserves we care for in London. Marvel at the changing colours of the leaves, collect shiny conkers and spot exciting fungi springing up…
Chinese water deer
Chinese water deer are easily distinguished from other deer by their strange teddy bear like appearance and the huge canine tusks displayed by the stags.
The right habitat for an autumn Carline Thistle
Guest blogger and Botanist-in-learning Amanda Tuke visits Croydon's Chapel Bank reserve in search of autumn flowers.
Winter wildlife spotter
Even in winter, nature is full of life waiting to be discovered. Wrap up warm and keep an eye out for these fascinating creatures and resilient plants thriving in the colder months.
Autumn colours in the Great North Wood
In a blog exploring the autumnal Great North Wood, project officer Edwin Malins celebrates a wonderful time of year to discover this ancient landscape in south London.
Great days out this winter
From wild reservoirs and leafy woodland glades to mini wetland wildernesses, there’s always something exciting to discover. Find a wild space close to you this winter.