Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Two new Directors join the Heart of England Forest team

15 January 2026
 by 
the Heart of England Forest
Ian Nutt and Nick Simms step into key roles to aid the charity’s commitment to creating a vast array of habitats to enable animals, plants, and people to thrive.
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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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Enjoy the great outdoors safely this summer

30 July 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
One of the positives of lockdown has been the increasing number of people reconnecting with nature. Stay safe while enjoying the Forest this summer.
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Where to find butterflies in the Forest

30 July 2020
 by 
Ramsay Reaney
Volunteer and butterfly lover, Ramsay, shares where to find different species of butterflies in the Forest.
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10 summer nature activities for kids

24 July 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Whether building a bug hotel, getting up close to pollinators or creating natural rainbows, these fun activities are a great way to get the whole family into the great outdoors.
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Grasslands for native pollinators

30 June 2020
 by 
Sophie Leszczynska
Our Biodiversity Manager explains how we plan to do more for our native pollinators over the coming years.
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