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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Grounding: get barefoot in the Forest

7 September 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
What is grounding and how can practicing it in the Forest improve your health and wellbeing?
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Why I visit the Forest: The Nordic Walker

28 August 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Find out from Nordic Walker Kathrin why she visits the Forest.
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Fruit trees in the Forest

28 August 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Read about the fruit trees found in the Forest that provide excellent habitats for a range of insects, birds and mammals.
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Birdsong and mindfulness

18 August 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
One mindfulness technique is to tune in and listen to the different bird sounds around the Forest.
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The benefits of morning light

11 August 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Find out the benefits of getting 10-20 minutes of morning light at the start of your day.
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Inspiring tomorrow's Forest guardians

5 August 2020
 by 
Elaine Skates
Head of Learning and Skills, Elaine Skates, explains how the charity is inspiring the next generation to care for the Forest.
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