September is here, bringing with it cooler weather and shorter days - but this won't stop us making the most of the great outdoors and getting out into nature! Here are some of our top suggestions for things to see and do this month.
Come and join us at our pre-school sessions that let your little ones get in touch with nature and explore at Lunt Meadows.
Our Nature Tots sessions are suitable for children aged 15 months - 5 years. Each session has a different theme and activities include nature art, story time, bug hunts, games, crafts and much more!
Autumn is a time of transformation in our woodlands, as the leaves begin to change to vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red. A clear early autumn day is the perfect opportunity to take a stroll through the woods and enjoy the vibrant colours of the season.
Dave Bennion
Join our Guided Walk Leaders for a fascinating insight into the flora of the Fylde Sand Dunes, where you'll learn how various wildflower species have adapted to this ever-changing landscape, the folklore attached to them, and the important role they play in supporting our coastal wildlife.
Our monthly photo competition theme for September is 'Tranquil Moments', with the winning photo appearing on our 2026 calendar.
On your next trip to one of our nature reserves, why not take a few mindful moments to pause and capture your surroundings? Whether it's peaceful lakes, serene autumnal woodlands or colourful sunsets, we can't wait to see your entries this month.
Dave Bennion
It’s all change in the bird world! With the arrival of autumn, many species start to leave the UK for warmer shores and are replaced by other migrant birds seeking solace from colder winters overseas. Learn all about who's coming and going at this busy time of year, and keep your eye out for some new visitors!
Redwing by Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography
As well as the changing colours of the leaves, another of autumn's most colourful and fascinating sights is fungi.
There are over 15,000 species of fungi in the UK, and many of these can be seen in our region - in fact, over 200 species have been recorded at Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve. Discover nine of our favourite fungi that you may be able to spot on your next walk!
Lisa Naylor
If you're in the mood to do something creative and learn new skills, we have a series of practical workshops taking place at The Greenhouse Project where you'll be able to learn new skills including making a wooden stool or bench, making a clay fairy house, and lino printing using botanical forms.
Making a Wooden Stool by hand outdoor workshop - Shaun Roberts photo - only to be used to promote his events.
September marks the launch of our Three Species, One Wild Comeback appeal - a chance to make a real, lasting difference to the future of three unique and rare species.
We're raising vital funds to help us bring back the large heath butterfly, the bog bush cricket and the white-faced darter dragonfly, three invertebrates who used to be commonplace in our region before the destruction of their peatland habitats, which has left them on the brink.
We've been working to restore peatland habitats across our region, paving the way for these wonderful species to make their comeback - but we need your help to make it happen.
John Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography
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