CORNWALL WILDLIFE TRUST NEWSLETTER — PROTECTIONS UNDER THREAT

View this email in your browser OCTOBER NEWS As autumn settles in and the beaches get quieter again, October is the perfect time to get out and about. Look out for thrushes and finches feeding on berry-laden trees, grey seals basking in the sun, and fungi flourishing in amongst the trees. It’s a feast for the senses: the leaves crunching beneath your feet, the calls of migrating birds in the crisp autumn air. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support, which plays a vital role in protecting Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places. We hope you get a chance to enjoy everything nature has to offer this season. 🍂🎃 NATURE NEWS - PROTECTIONS UNDER THREAT In a new blog, Cheryl Marriott questions the UK Government’s decision to weaken nature protection in the name of faster housing development. As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill moves forward, ministers have blamed wildlife laws for delays — calling species like bats and newts “blockers”. Developers in Cornwall say it’s actually down to things like labour shortages, high costs, and land prices. Take action: Help #DefendNature by sending a postcard to your MP. We're asking you to write to your MP. Using our simple and easy process, it takes just a few minutes — let them know you expect them to #DefendNature on your behalf. Send a postcard to your MP Read the blog CHRISTMAS Get ready for the season with our range of festive-themed jumpers and t-shirts - available to buy now. Stock up on your Christmas cards, and get ahead of your shopping with our homeware, calendars, and gift memberships! Give gifts that make a difference this year. Festive clothing from Teemill Homeware, calendars, and more MY WILD CORNWALL Model and influencer Lydia Cooke shares her journey to nature connection in our latest blog as part of the My Wild Cornwall campaign. From childhood memories on the Jurassic Coast to unforgettable wildlife encounters in Cornwall, Lydia shares how nature continues to inspire her, ground her, and guide her hopes for the future of Cornwall’s landscapes. Read the blog Share your three words EVENTS Seaquest Southwest Seawatch: Bude Sun 19 Oct | 11am - 1pm Steeple Point, Bude Join Seaquest Southwest’s public seawatch surveys to spot marine wildlife, monitor species, and contribute to marine conservation efforts. Nature Explorers Mon 20 Oct | 10am - 1pm | £5 Helman Tor nature reserve Connect with nature on our nature reserve and join us for bushcraft and nature crafts as we experience all autumn has to offer. This event is aimed at ages 9-16. Owl Pellet ID Workshop Tue 28 Oct | 10am - 3pm | £40 Newquay University Centre Join us for a hands-on experience dissecting owl pellets and revealing the remains of mammal species hidden within. GREEN HALLOWEEN Halloween is a great time for spooky fun — but it’s also a season of scary amounts of waste. From plastic costumes to discarded pumpkins, the environmental impact can be haunting. But fear not! With a few simple swaps, you can enjoy a frightfully fun Halloween that’s kinder to the planet. Bring your costumes back from the dead. Did you know most Halloween costumes are made from 90% plastic? Instead of buying new, DIY a costume from old clothes and cardboard, check out your local charity shop, or rent one for the night. Craft your own decorations. Skip the plastic pumpkins and bring nature in! Why not make an autumnal wreath from twigs and leaves? Make the most of your pumpkin. A staggering 8 million pumpkins are thrown away after Halloween. Instead of binning yours, try roasting the seeds or making a soup. Compost your leftovers. Leaving pumpkins in nature might seem helpful - but it’s actually harmful. Pumpkins can make hedgehogs poorly and even lead to fatal dehydration. Put your pumpkin waste in your food bin or compost heap - don’t dump them in the woods. Whether you’re trick-or-treating or hosting a haunted house, small changes can make a big impact. Let’s make this Halloween a little less scary for the planet. More tips for a green Halloween Facebook icon Instagram icon LinkedIn icon YouTube icon Images: Ibis - Adrian Langdon Building - Unsplash Lydia Cooke - Lydia Cooke Dolphins - Brenda & Adrian Tregunna Woodland - Zsuzsanna Bird Owl - Andy Rouse/2020VISION © 2025 Cornwall Wildlife Trust. All rights reserved. Registered charity number 214929. Privacy Policy and T&Cs Our mailing address is: Cornwall Wildlife Trust Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can unsubscribe from this list.