Mindfulness week with BBC Countryfile Magazine

Autumn is a great time to connect with nature and mindful activities, whether it's spending time stargazing or enjoying some time in the kitchen whipping up a batch of jam.

We've teamed up with BBC Countryfile Magazine for a special autumn mindfulness week beginning on 7th October.

You can follow what's happening on social media or return to this page to see what's been added as the week goes on.

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Read on to find the themes for the week…

Mindfulness week day by day

• How to be a mindful stargazer and discover the stories behind the constellations
• Get started with this beginner's guide to astronomy from BBC Sky at Night magazine
• Discover the best places to see the stars in the UK with BBC Countryfile magazine

• How to paint your own watercolour pebbles artwork
• How to make autumn leaf tea light jars with BBC Countryfile Magazine
• Create beautiful nature art using leaves and stones
• Beautiful botanical watercolour art project
• How to make pressed leaf coasters with BBC Countryfile Magazine
• Cosy crochet starry night blanket pattern

• Discover urban foraging with Rachel de Thample
• Find foraging courses in the UK with BBC Countryfile Magazine
• Enjoy a foraging walk with Adele Nozedar on the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
• Find out what to forage throughout the year with BBC Countryfile Magazine

• How to be a mindful beachcomber and explore the shoreline
• Explore the UK's best coastal walks with BBC Countryfile Magazine
• How to be mindful by the sea and feel less stressed
• Discover the best beaches for beachcombing in the UK with BBC Countryfile Magazine

• How to be a mindful bird watcher and make your own birdfeeders
• Discover the UK's best autumn wildlife spectacles with BBC Countryfile Magazine
• Britain's best nature reserves for walks and wildlife

• How mindful baking can improve your mood and reduce stress
• Blackberry and apple kombucha recipe
• Healthy comfort food recipes
• Homemade crumpet recipe from BBC Countryfile Magazine
• Hearty and healthy soups for autumn and winter from BBC Countryfile Magazine

• How photowalking can change how you see the world
• How mindful walking can help you to be more creative
• Best walking apps for great escapes
• Walking the beautiful Cornish coast path
• Britain's best autumn walks
• Best places in Britain to see autumn colours
• Britain's best forests and woodlands