With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month?

It's time to create woodland scallops that will kickstart new growth, new habitats, and a greater abundance and medley of life.

With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month?

Discover autumn colours, fabulous fungi and wintering wildfowl.

What's the appeal of volunteering here? “Exercise, companionship, contributing to the sustainability of nature and wildlife and most of all, meeting other like-minded people."

Volunteer bird surveyor, Caroline Coleman takes us on a walk around Chimney Meadows as she records the birds she encounters

"Gently swishing and swaying through the tall grasses, it is a restorative workout for both the mind and body" 

Comms officer Pete Hughes explores a very exotic-looking BBOWT reserve.

Nigel Williamson explains how he came to set up and lead the volunteer group at Padworth Common

Who are the volunteers who keep Finemere Wood as a haven for wildlife, and why do they volunteer for BBOWT? Charlotte introduces you to another of her trusty team.

The volunteers are back at Finemere Wood discovering old friendships, wild flowers and the joy of scything.