Search
Search
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.
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…
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.
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.
The Autumn Festival of the Great North Wood
Orchid for August: Autumn lady’s-tresses (Spiranthes spiralis)
In his latest blog about London's orchids, London Wildlife Trust's Conservation Ecologist Michael Waller reveals an orchid with historic significance
Scotch argus
As the name suggests, this beautiful brown butterfly is most common in Scotland, though it can also be seen in northern England.
Watch what you wash away
Some cosmetics, soaps, washing-up liquids and cleaning products can be harmful to wildlife with long-lasting effects.
Blog
No matter what your interest, whether it be farming, gardening or marine life, we have a blog for you! All our blogs are written by people with a passion for nature.
Pink waxcap
This beautiful pink fungus appears in late summer and autumn.
Common rosefinch
The common rosefinch is a rare visitor to the UK, usually passing through in autumn.