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Discover woods on your next big adventure

Whether you’re dreaming of a tour across the British Isles or a weekend getaway closer to home, we’ve picked out some of our favourite woods for you to explore.

Ollie Cosentino  •  08 Oct 2019

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Autumn leaf crafts - simple ideas and activities for kids

Get creative with autumn leaves with these crafts and activities for kids. Make your own leaf animals, crowns, masks, mobiles and rubbings.

Danielle Wesley  •  26 Sep 2019

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Can you eat conkers? And other conker facts

Learn more about conkers with our fascinating facts. What are they? Can you eat them? And what’s the difference between conkers and chestnuts?

Danielle Wesley  •  25 Sep 2019

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Conker crafts and activities

Discover creative and fun ways to use conkers in autumn. From simple crafts to activities and games the whole family can enjoy together.

Danielle Wesley  •  23 Sep 2019

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16 baby names inspired by trees and woods

Looking for a tree-themed baby name to inspire a love for nature? Discover our favourite tree names for girls and boys, including gender-neutral options.

Rachel Hoskins  •  16 Sep 2019

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Sapling revelry: Broadleaf's autumn issue is out now

Find out all about the autumn 2019 issue of Broadleaf, packed full of facts, features and mellow fruitfulness.

Kit Buchan  •  13 Sep 2019

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How long do spiders live? And other spider facts

Discover more about spiders like how long they live, how many eyes they have, how big UK species can grow and more.

Rachel Hoskins  •  09 Sep 2019

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How to build a bug hotel

Help insects and other minibeasts by building a bug hotel in your garden or outside space. You’ll need some old plant pots, sticks and pine cones.

Danielle Wesley  •  05 Sep 2019

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Are acorns edible? And other acorn facts

Acorns are a favourite dish of many woodland creatures, but did you know humans can eat them too? Here are some great recipes and more fascinating acorn facts.

Emilie Bonnevay  •  03 Sep 2019

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First signs of autumn

Danielle Wesley  •  31 Aug 2019