Child holding a yellow flower
What’s on
Pottery Throw Down finalist David Short looking at a small fox figurine

Woodland Animal Figurine Making with the Great Pottery Throw Down's Dave Short

Saturday 14th November, 10:00 - 13:00

Join us for a unique pottery workshop in the serene Heart of England Forest, where nature meets creativity! Guided by Pottery Throw Down finalist David Short, you’ll learn how to pinch and shape pieces of sanded terracotta clay to create small woodland animal forms, hopefully capturing movement and character.

£40 plus fees

November 2026

Pottery Throw Down finalist David Short looking at a small fox figurine
Workshop

Woodland Animal Figurine Making with the Great Pottery Throw Down's Dave Short

Saturday 14th November, 10:00 - 13:00

Join us for a unique pottery workshop in the serene Heart of England Forest, where nature meets creativity! Guided by Pottery Throw Down finalist David Short, you’ll learn how to pinch and shape pieces of sanded terracotta clay to create small woodland animal forms, hopefully capturing movement and character.

£40 plus fees
Young people with Volunteer Coordinator Jonathan during a Young Foresters session in a woodland clearing
Monthly Club

Next Generation Young Foresters

Saturday 14th November, 10:00 - 13:00

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. 

Free
Wild service tree berries
Free Event

Evening Volunteering Taster Session

Tuesday 17th November, 18:30 - 20:30

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.

Free
Guelder Rose seeds that have been freshly extracted from their berries.
Free Event

Evening Volunteering Taster Session

Wednesday 25th November, 18:30 - 20:30

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.

Free