Along with woodland creation, the Heart of England Forest features a mosaic of important habitats which are managed to conserve and enhance biodiversity. When it comes to grassland areas our livestock on the Forest farm play a significant management role. Sheep and cattle help us to improve our grasslands, through lying, trampling, dung and selective grazing benefiting bumblebees, reptiles, birds and more.

Join us at our Gorcott Hill education centre in the Heart of England Forest for a half a day of fun where you will get the opportunity to design and create your own nature themed tile with expert Dave. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, this event is perfect for you. In this taster workshop you will get the opportunity to Design, carve and illustrate a terracotta tile using beautiful leather-hard clay. Create a low-relief design inspired by the woodland and the samples you have collected on a guided woodland walk.

Come and explore the hidden beauty of Sheriffs Lench. Planting of this 430 acre area of the Forest took place over the last 4 to 5 years and includes a fledgling orchard, meadows in organic conversion, and views across the valley. On our walk we we hope to see members of the fallow deer herd and other wildlife including possibly foxes and hunting birds of prey, whilst enjoying the spectacular far reaching views.

Join Rachel on this full day workshop to create a fabulous willow deer for your garden or home, suitable for beginners but a degree of hand strength is required. You will learn different techniques to help to sculpt your very own willow 4ft willow deer! Everything you need including materials will be provided.

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.

If your children love to explore the outdoors, Wildtribe is for them. We host children aged 4 - 12 in our wonderful Forest taking advantage of all the diverse opportunities of the natural world; from cooking on an open fire to whittling, den building, orienteering, wildlife watching, wide games, or just relaxing in a wonderful wild space.

If your children love to explore the outdoors, Wildtribe is for them. We host children aged 4 - 12 in our wonderful Forest taking advantage of all the diverse opportunities of the natural world; from cooking on an open fire to whittling, den building, orienteering, wildlife watching, wide games, or just relaxing in a wonderful wild space.

If your children love to explore the outdoors, WildTribe is for them. We host children aged 4 - 12 in our wonderful Forest taking advantage of all the diverse opportunities of the natural world; from cooking on an open fire to whittling, den building, orienteering, wildlife watching, wide games, or just relaxing in a wonderful wild space.

Young Foresters is 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: take action to combat climate change, benefit from spending time outdoors, improve your physical and mental health, forge new friendships and gain valuable work experience.

Mini Foresters is our monthly club for families with children between the ages 4-11 where children can enjoy activities in one of out wonderful woodland spaces. 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.