Our annual fungi walk, led by Ling from Enable, was it's usual huge success with two back-to-back walks this year to satisfy demand. Species observed included milking bonnet, parachute mushroom, dead lady’s fingers, gem studded puffball, shaggy parasol, dead man's fingers, stinkhorn, jelly ears and fly agaric (pictured)

To catch the autumn colour our tree walk had two groups covering different areas of the Common. One took in the six different oaks within a stone’s throw of Skylark and then ventured over the bridge to the elms in the mini forest. Another walked south to see two autumn stunners - the swamp cyprus by the pond and the raythorn ash on Saint James’ Triangle.

A new walk we started this month is a nature walk for dog owners, exploring the trees and biodiversity on the Common with dogs joining in and tips on dog behaviour and training from Rebecca at Super Dog Trainers. Adults and canines were all left wanting more. Meanwhile, it wouldn’t be autumn without a birdwalk to spot incoming migrants like redwing and red polls.

Our final event of the month was a popular tree talk by the Enable tree team to mark National Tree Week. Sam, Liam and Catie explained their different roles, how trees are monitored, assessed, planted and protected and what we can all do to help. You’ll see several new trees appearing on the Common in coming months.