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Pumpkin carving and design

Carving and designing a pumpkin is a wonderfully creative Halloween tradition. You might even be lucky enough to have one you've grown yourself to use!

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Create your own autumn treasure hunt

An autumn treasure hunt is a brilliant excuse to get outdoors. Here we show you how to put one together, whether you're exploring the garden, park or local woods.

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Go on a nature scavenger hunt

A nature scavenger hunt is a great way to get outdoors and pay close attention to your surroundings. We have a number of printable downloads you could use.

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Create an egg shell cress head

Cress is hugely satisfying to grow as it germinates so quickly. Create living comedy characters in your home by making an egg shell cress head.

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Enjoying autumn with all our senses

Autumn is an amazing season of change in nature. We explore how we can use each of our five senses to experience even more this autumn.

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How to hold your own flower show

Holding a flower show can be a fun way to bring family, neighbours, or a gardening group together. We share ideas from our Thrive flower shows.

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