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Events

Guided Walk: Discovering insects in the Forest

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Join us on a guided walk and discover the various invertebrates along this 3.5 mile route and the important role they have in growing the Forest. We hope to see speckled wood and common blue butterflies, cinnabar moths, buffy-tailed bumblebees as well as many bugs.

September 2023

Two women with three small children sitting on a log in the Forest
Mini Foresters
Saturday 02 September, 2023 - 14:00 - 16:00

Our regular club for families with children aged 4-11. Every month sees a new adventure for the mini foresters as they learn about wildlife, try a bit of bushcraft, get creative with craft activities and learn how to help the wildlife in the forest.

The Heart of England Forest, B49 6JE

Tickets: £5 per family
A Fox caught on a trap cam at Sheriffs Lench
Guided Walk: Exploring The Heart of England Forest at Sheriffs Lench
Saturday 09 September, 2023, 09:00 - 11:00
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.
Coming soon
Traditional long candles hanging in a row by the wick on a wooden pole
Candle making workshop
Sunday 17 September, 2023 - 10:00 - 13:00
Learn the traditional candle-making techniques of dipping and moulding to produce beautiful creations to take home with you.

All workshop materials and tea/coffee/biscuits are included in the price.
 

Tickets: £90.69

October 2023

Teenage boy and girls and walking through native broad leaf woodland - Shutterstock.
Young Foresters
Saturday 07 October, 2023 - 10:00 - 12:30

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 Heart of England Forest, Spernal, Nr. Studley 

Tickets: £5
Two women with three small children sitting on a log in the Forest
Mini Foresters
Saturday 07 October, 2023 - 14:00 - 16:00

Our regular club for families with children aged 4-11. Every month sees a new adventure for the mini foresters as they learn about wildlife, try a bit of bushcraft, get creative with craft activities and learn how to help the wildlife in the forest.

The Heart of England Forest, B49 6JE

Tickets: £5 per family
A selection of hand carved wooden spoons lay on the grass
Spoon making workshop
Sunday 15 October, 2023 - 10:00 - 16:00
Instructor Craig Wood, an experienced and talented green woodworker, will cover everything to get you started carving wonderful spoons.

All workshop materials and tea/coffee/biscuits are included in the price.
 

Tickets: £101.29
A ceramic plate with leaves etched in and glazed in a different colour
Ceramics Full-day taster
Saturday 21 October, 2023 - 10:00 - 16:00
Learn to make a piece of pottery inspired by the Forest flora and fauna. Ideas include wall hangings, bowls and vases.

All workshop materials and tea/coffee/biscuits are included in the price.
 

Tickets: £133.09

November 2023

Teenage boy and girls and walking through native broad leaf woodland - Shutterstock.
Young Foresters
Saturday 04 November, 2023 - 10:00 - 12:30

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 Heart of England Forest, Spernal, Nr. Studley 

Tickets: £5
Two women with three small children sitting on a log in the Forest
Mini Foresters
Saturday 04 November, 2023 - 14:00 - 16:00

Our regular club for families with children aged 4-11. Every month sees a new adventure for the mini foresters as they learn about wildlife, try a bit of bushcraft, get creative with craft activities and learn how to help the wildlife in the forest.

The Heart of England Forest, B49 6JE

Tickets: £5 per family
A deer crafted from willow sticks in a garden setting
Willow deer making workshop
Saturday 11 November, 2023 - 10:00 - 16:00
Join Rachel Harwood for this full-day workshop to create a fabulous willow deer for your garden or home.

All workshop materials and tea/coffee/biscuits are included in the price.
 

Tickets: £101.29