UPDATE FROM CORNWLL WILDLIFE TRUST

View this email in your browser Gif of nature photos ncludng a close up of a horse with a sky background OCTOBER UPDATE As the seasons change and autumn takes hold, there are all kind of opportunities to connect with Cornwall's wildlife, support conservation, and get involved in your local community. Here's what to read, listen, and watch out for, alongside some nature news from this month. SPOTTER’S GUIDE & RESERVE TO VISIT Think Halloween is all ghosts and ghouls? Join our Wild Halloween event at Five Acres nature reserve on Saturday 24 October and learn about some of the fascinating creatures making this spooky season really wild. Five Acres will come alive with woodland trails, wildlife, and crafts. October is packed with autumnal favourites, from fungi and migrating birds to the spiders that often start appearing in our homes at this time of year. Check out our October spotter’s guide to plan your next wildlife encounter. October spotter’s guide Wild Halloween at Fives Acres IMPACT REVIEW 2025-2026 We’ve just released our 2025-26 Impact Review, a story of collection action, practical solutions, and hope. From releasing beavers into the wild to securing £3.3 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for our catchment scale Tor to Shore project, there’s a lot to feel optimistic about. But this is also a call to action, because every one of us has a role in delivering a future Cornwall where our landscapes, coastlines, and seas are alive with the sights and sounds of wildlife. Read the Impact Review 2026 PHOTO COMPETITION LAUNCH EVENING TICKETS ON SALE Be the first to see the 2026 Wildlife Photography Competition finalists’ exhibition and join us as we reveals this year’s winners. Presented by wildlife photographer and conservationist George Cook, tickets are available now via the link below for this special evening at Truro Cathedral on Wednesday 28 October. Book your ticket Some of our finalists. READ, LISTEN, WATCH Read: Secrets of Joy by Jane Thomas with Mary Frampton-Price This month's recommendation comes from our Content Marketing Officer, Becks. Secrets of Joy is a beautifully illustrated festive tale following two friends on a magical adventure filled with generosity, friendship and festive wonder. A heartwarming read for all ages, it captures the spirit of Christmas while encouraging readers to appreciate the people and wildlife around them. “If you have children or grandchildren, Secrets of Joy is a wonderful way to inspire conversations about kindness, caring for wildlife and finding joy in the natural world.” (available via the Cornwall Wildlife Trust shop) Listen: On Borrowbox If you’ve not discovered it yet, then Borrowbox is a great digital library service available in Cornwall. If you head to their Environment & Conservation category there are some great audiobooks available, including The Lie of the Land by Guy Shrubsole, recommended by our team. Discover Borrowbox Watch: Our new film This month, we think you should be watching our latest film, which has been selected as a finalist at the world’s biggest sustainability film festival, The 2026 Big Syn. We’re also grateful to WTW Cinema’s for playing our film as a trailer during October and November. Watch it today via the link below. Watch now Facebook icon Instagram icon LinkedIn icon YouTube icon © 2026 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.