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Walk for wildlife this autumn!
Sign-up for the Big Wild Walk and raise funds for The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 by 30 appeal
Heather
Heather is also called 'ling'. Look for it on our heaths, moors and bogs, where its delicate, loosely arranged pink flowers attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
Bell heather
Bell heather is our most familiar heather. In summer, it carpets our heaths, woods and coasts with purple-pink flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
Where to see autumn wildlife
Capturing the Seasons - Field Sketchbook workshop Autumn
Carlton Marshes: Discover how to create a field sketchbook to record the signs of Autumn, with Ruth Wharrier
Capturing the Seasons - Field Sketchbook workshop Autumn Monday
Carlton Marshes: Discover how to create a field sketchbook to record the signs of Autumn, with Ruth Wharrier
Autumn woodlands
Heather Corrie Vale
Heather Corrie Vale is located in the Darenth Valley, which is an extremely valuable part of the Nature Recovery Network.
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.
Autumn Botanical Painting Workshop
A Botanical Painting Workshop painting the natural beauty of plants in Autumn.
Autumn Migration at Carlton Marshes
Join one of our wildlife guides for a walk around the reserve to see the autumn migrants.