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Autumn is here, and that means it’s time for one of the season's favourite traditions—pumpkin picking! There's something magical about wandering through a pumpkin patch, finding the perfect pumpkin for carving, and soaking up all the autumn vibes. At Spotty Otter, we’re all about making the most of outdoor adventures, and pumpkin picking is no exception. But before you and your l …

At Spotty Otter, we’re passionate about the great outdoors, and that means caring for the wildlife that makes our woodlands so magical. This week is Red Squirrel Awareness Week, and it’s the perfect time to shine a light on one of the UK’s most charming but threatened native species. Meet the Red Squirrel With their tufted ears, russet-red fur, and bushy tails, red squirrels are …

Autumn is one of ourfavourite seasons for getting outdoors here at Spotty Otter, crisp air, crunchy leaves, woody scents, golden light. And with half term just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to take on your Spotty Otter Autumn Bucket List and keep the kids creatively engaged when you’re home. To help with that, we’ve put together a set of free printable autumn activity …

Here at Spotty Otter our Mushroom experts are our friends Carmen and her son, @carmypeach can often be found out searching for mushrooms. We knew she would be the perfect person to write this blog for us.  Uk Fungus Day  If you’re reading this then it's likely that (like me) you find fungi FAB-U-LOUS! Neither plants nor animals, these amazing organisms play a key part in our l …