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Cook in the woods

4 September 2026
 by 
Ellie Jones, Outdoor Learning Officer
How the Holiday Activities and Food programme is helping children enjoy healthy food, learn new skills and experience the freedom of 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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Pollination in the Forest

30 June 2020
 by 
Ben Sheers
Forestry intern Ben looks at the important role the Forest plays in pollination.
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Top tree book recommendations

18 June 2020
 by 
Mike Hudson
Long-serving volunteer, Mike, shares his top fiction and non-fiction books about trees.
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