But autumn means winter is on the way. And whilst we're having fun, trees have to get ready for the coming cold snap. Leaves trap sunlight to make food, in a process called photosynthesis.

Rake up leaves weekly and stash in the bag. When almost full, sprinkle with water, shake and tie. Store in a shady spot and the following autumn the leaves will have rotted down into a rich ...

Share your autumn stories and images with our learning team @NHM_Learn. From creepy crawlies to crunchy leaves and conkers, we want to see what you discover. Lots of trees are getting ready for winter ...

From stunning foliage walks to lakeside drinks, local wines to beach escapes, now's the time to soak up the sunshine before ...