Just for adults, join us for an early autumn stroll around the woodlands surrounding our Outdoor Education Centre at Gorcott Hill. You will be collecting berries from the established hedgerows before heading back to use your foraging finds to inspire your choice of drink, using the recipe card suggestions as a guide. Outdoor Learning Officer Ellie will provide you will all you need to create something that will tickle your taste buds - however if you like the idea of a stronger option like sloe gin, rosehip vodka, blackberry whiskey or hawthorn gin then please do bring 250-350ml of your spirit of choice.

Young Foresters is a free monthly club for 11 - 18 year olds who want to get hands-on in the Heart of England Forest. Whether you're already passionate about wildlife or just looking for something different to try, everyone is welcome. 

Together, we'll explore woodlands, learn about the natural world,and take part in real conservation projects that help wildlife and tackle climate change.

Join us for an evening volunteering at our tree nursery near Coughton, supporting our tree nursery team by transplanting young seedlings into individual cells. Each year, we grow thousands of trees from seed collected across the Forest. The seeds are first sown in trays by species, then, once established, each seedling is carefully transferred into its own pot or cell to grow on until it's ready for planting in the Forest.

Perfect if you want to support the Forest, but are unable to volunteer during the day or at weekends. 

This project is made possible by the National Lottery Heritage fund.

Experience the magic of autumn’s vibrant beauty on a 2-hour guided walk with the Forestry team through the Dorsington Arboretum and surrounding woodlands, where the trees are putting on their most spectacular display of the year. Along the way, you will discover seasonal wildlife, stunning landscapes, and learn about the ecological importance of trees. A perfect outing for photographers, families, and nature lovers to enjoy the forest’s breathtaking autumnal display.

Join us for an evening volunteering at our tree nursery near Coughton, supporting our tree nursery team by transplanting young seedlings into individual cells. Each year, we grow thousands of trees from seed collected across the Forest. The seeds are first sown in trays by species, then, once established, each seedling is carefully transferred into its own pot or cell to grow on until it's ready for planting in the Forest.

Perfect if you want to support the Forest, but are unable to volunteer during the day or at weekends. 

This project is made possible by the National Lottery Heritage fund.

Ahead of tree planting our volunteer teams help us to select the trees from our nursery, and prepare them for delivery to our planting sites. We will be removing young saplings from their growing trays, and wrapping them in bundles with trees from the same species. An exciting step forward for our saplings, from seed to tree!

Perfect if you want to support the Forest, but are unable to volunteer during the day or at weekends. 

This project is made possible by the National Lottery Heritage fund.