Leaf Bowl Making - with finalist Dave from C4's The Great Pottery Throwdown
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.
November 2026
Evening Volunteering Taster Session
Join us for an evening of hands on seed processing as we clean, sort, process and store the diverse seeds, nuts and berries collected from over 30 different species of broadleaf tree, all destined to grow into the next generation of trees for the Heart of England 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.
Evening Volunteering Taster Session
This autumn our volunteer teams are busy constructing palisade fences from hazel timber, using materials cut and gathered from one of our woodlands. Join us as we transform raw hazel poles into sturdy, practical fencing for the Heart of England Forest. If you are handy with a hammer, this is the activity for you!
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.
Next Generation Young Foresters
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.
Evening Volunteering Taster Session
Join us for an evening of hands on seed processing as we clean, sort, process and store the diverse seeds, nuts and berries collected from over 30 different species of broadleaf tree, all destined to grow into the next generation of trees for the Heart of England 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.
Evening Volunteering Taster Session
Join us for an evening of hands on seed processing as we clean, sort, process and store the diverse seeds, nuts and berries collected from over 30 different species of broadleaf tree, all destined to grow into the next generation of trees for the Heart of England 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.
