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A small bird perched among feathery golden reeds beside the water

October 28, 2026 by thegreenparent in nature education

Celtic Tree Ogham: Reed (The Inquisitor)

Discover the reed month of the Celtic Tree Ogham. Those born under Reed are truth-seekers who love to get to the heart of things

Cover of The Green Parent autumn issue on a bed of fallen autumn leaves

October 27, 2026 in alternative education

🍂 Leaf Through Our Autumn edition out now

Seren Hawley-Plows sitting in the sunshine in front of a fallen, moss-covered tree trunk

October 23, 2026 in nature education

Fall Back, Sleep Tight: 7 Tips for Children When the Clocks Change

A smiling girl in a green cardigan stretches up to pick an apple from a laden tree in an autumn orchard

October 19, 2026 in seasonal celebration

Over the Moon: Where to See the Stars This Half-Term

Illustration of crows flying across an orange sky, by Rachel Hudson

Members October 5, 2026 in nature education

The Crow Woman

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A girl in a burgundy woolly hat and winter coat on a chilly day outdoors

Members October 30, 2026 by katehodges in What's On

12 Free and Cheap Things to do with your Family This November

It's time for cold-snap walks; hunt for shark eggs or discover the very weird world of lichen. Or wrap up and go out late to see sparkling light displays. If you prefer to cosy up, there are free films, and vegan peppermint creams easy enough for small fingers to make!

Close-up of a swift's head and dark eye, its long, sickle-shaped wing feathers folded in front of it

October 30, 2026 by thegreenparent in wildlife

Who Will Rule the Roost? Vote for the RSPB’s Bird of the Year

The Swift is back to defend its crown against four feathered challengers. Meet the shortlist and find out why each one needs our help.

A child holding an apple and cinnamon cloud cookie beside a bowl of raspberry cinnamon porridge

October 29, 2026 by thegreenparent in recipes

Thursday Recipe: Cloud Cookies and Raspberry Porridge

Soft apple and cinnamon cookies made with chickpea flour, and a creamy breakfast bowl with a hidden protein boost.

Three young children gathered around a small log table with a basket of pine cones and chestnut cases in a wooden outdoor play area

October 27, 2026 by thegreenparent in toddler

How a Toddler Convinced Me to Build a Forest Preschool

A shy two-year-old, plenty of puddles and the slow growth of confidence: how one childminder found her calling in the woods. A taste of our autumn issue.