A volunteering and adventure club for young people aged 12-18. Our Young Foresters have many adventures in the Forest, as well as taking part in a number of forestry and conservation tasks. The club runs on the fourth Saturday of every month.

The Heart of England Forest site Gorcott Hill is a beautiful 62 acre site near Redditch. The site contains semi-natural woodland, hedgerows, grassland and ponds, as well as a vast array of wildlife.

Mini Foresters is our monthly club in the Forest where children can enjoy activities in our wonderful woodland at Gorcott Hill. Each month the activities will change and reflect the seasons, the flora and fauna and the history and geography of the area. Come and join us for fires, dens, tool use, bushcraft skills, wildlife and the odd toasted marshmallow,

Dive into a mesmerising woodland world with "Breathe," an award-finalist production by Half a String. Follow a “Seedling” as they hatch from an acorn and go on a journey of discovery through the undergrowth of the busy forest floor. Featuring stunning puppetry, breathtakingly detailed sets, and ground-breaking live camera work, and underscored through a unique blend of thumping drum & bass and live ethereal folk songs. This is a 2024 Off West End Award-Finalist that celebrates trees.

Dive into a mesmerising woodland world with "Breathe," an award-finalist production by Half a String. Follow a “Seedling” as they hatch from an acorn and go on a journey of discovery through the undergrowth of the busy forest floor. Featuring stunning puppetry, breathtakingly detailed sets, and ground-breaking live camera work, and underscored through a unique blend of thumping drum & bass and live ethereal folk songs. This is a 2024 Off West End Award-Finalist that celebrates trees.

Join us for a creative and hands-on workshop, where art meets nature. Design, carve, and illustrate your very own terracotta tile, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the Heart of England Forest. Led by expert ceramicist and The Great Pottery Throwdown finalist David Short, this experience is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors, enjoys getting creative, and wants to learn new artistic skills.

Join us on a winter walking tour of the woodland around the former home of our founder, Felix Dennis, led by Public Engagement team member and former assistant to Felix, Toby. On this gentle walk and talk you'll learn about Felix’s background, what brought him to Dorsington, and when his love affair with trees started. This 2.5mile walk includes the first woodland planted by Felix, The Arboretum he created, and Dorsington Wood where he is buried.

Immerse yourself in nature and creativity during this hands-on pottery workshop right here in the Heart of England Forest. Guided by The Great Pottery Throwdown finalist David Short. You’ll start with a woodland walk to gather leaves, watch a demonstration of slab-building and texturing techniques, and then transform your collected leaves into a beautifully unique clay bowl using coloured slips for added detail.

Celebrate the arrival of spring on a 2.5-hour guided walk with Forest Ranger Aaron through the Dorsington Arboretum and surrounding woodlands where fresh greenery, budding blossoms, and the vibrant sights and sounds of wildlife bring the forest to life. Along the way, Aaron will share fascinating insights about native and international tree species, pointing out seasonal highlights, and introduce you to the wildlife that thrives in the forest during this time of year.

Nothing says spring like an ocean of beautiful bluebells. Join us on a Bluebell Open Day when you will be able to wander around Alne Wood, an ancient woodland usually closed to the public, where the forest floor bursts to life with colour every spring, and bask in the sight and scent of the Heart of England Forest’s very own ‘Bluebell Wood' - and don't forget your camera, Alne Wood really is a sight to behold at this time of year.

Nothing says spring like an ocean of beautiful bluebells. Join us on a Bluebell Open Day when you will be able to wander around Alne Wood, an ancient woodland usually closed to the public, where the forest floor bursts to life with colour every spring, and bask in the sight and scent of the Heart of England Forest’s very own ‘Bluebell Wood' - and don't forget your camera, Alne Wood really is a sight to behold at this time of year.