Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Creating an accessible future through supported volunteering

28 March 2024
 by 
Ellie Jones, Outdoor Learning Officer
Accessing opportunities should be available to everyone, and volunteering should be no different. Ellie shares the importance of inclusivity and the work she is doing with young neurodiverse women in the Forest.
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First Forest BioBlitz

9 June 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The first ever Forest BioBlitz is taking place on 2nd and 3rd July, but what is a BioBlitz, why are we doing one, and how can you get involved?
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Reptiles in the Forest

28 May 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
There are six reptile species that are native to the UK, three of which have been confirmed in the Forest. Read more about these fascinating native reptiles.
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Supporting green recovery in the region

28 May 2021
 by 
Ed Leszczynski
Ed Leszczynski, GRCF Project Manager, outlines the exciting aims of our ground-breaking Green Recovery Challenge Fund project.
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Celebrations and mysticism at the summer solstice

28 May 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The 21st June is the longest day of the year. Find out more about the many midsummer traditions that focus on trees and reconnecting with nature.
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Expanding volunteering in the Forest

28 May 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Volunteer Manager Jonathan has just appointed four new Volunteer Leaders to enable us to expand the volunteering opportunities in the Forest.
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A Forest for birds

30 April 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The Redditch Ringing Group had a great second year of bird ringing in the Heart of England Forest in 2020.
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