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September may bring on John Keats' 'season of mellow fruitness' but this moment in the year is also challenging and a period of massive change for Britain's wildlife. Yet what exactly is autumn? Why does it happen? Why do insects disappear and the trees shed their leaves? Why is the woodland floor suddenly carpeted in toadstools and other fungi? And why does Britain's jay population gather and store away approximately 1.7 billion acorns?

This evening around the camp fire we answer autumn's questions, explore its underlying patterns and consider the many ingenious ways that nature has found to cope with or exploit the consequences of autumn. We will also celebrate what is arguably the most beautiful season in the Peak District.

Talk and discussion led by Mark Cocker.

Tickets £25 per talk per person

Includes refreshments

Book via email to sunartfields@gmail.com

Location: Sunart, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, SK23 7EW

Mark Cocker is a lifelong naturalist, born and bred in Buxton. He is also one of Britain’s foremost writers on nature and contributes regularly to the Guardian, Spectator and other media. His twelve books, including Birds Britannica, Our Place: Can We Save British Wildlife Before It Is Too Late, and Crow Country, have won several awards and been shortlisted for many others. As one of just 16 guests at this intimate event you will hear from and have the chance to discuss directly with Mark.