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As well as celebrating some successes with our supporters this month, we’re focusing on the general election. We want every candidate to commit to a UK rich in woods and trees. Find out how you can help.

Sticks have endless possibilities! From Poohsticks to twig towers and journey sticks to stick men, we've got plenty of ideas for your family to try on your next woodland walk.

Get the whole family outdoors and exploring with our simple den-building instructions, as well as mini den and indoor den guides for rainy days.

Discover the best ways to reuse and recycle your pumpkin after Halloween which will also help wildlife.

Go on a Halloween scavenger hunt, make a magic wand and carve nature-themed pumpkins with our spooky activities and craft ideas for kids.

We think the proposals are a good start towards ensuring the environment is healthy, resilient and sustainable for the future. But as ever, the devil will be in the detail.

As the fight against climate change becomes ever more urgent, we continue to defend our ancient woods and we want you to join The Big Climate Fightback.

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.

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

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