News
A first for the purple emperor in the Forest
The purple emperor is the UK’s second-largest butterfly, with females having a wingspan of over 9cm across. However, the male is arguably a more impressive butterfly, with upper wings that reflect a blueish-purple hue. Find out more about how this rare butterfly is faring in the Forest - we have exciting news!
Volunteer Victories
As the new year begins, it's an idea time to look back and celebrate some of the achievements of our regular team of volunteers.
Forest highlights of 2019
Our Chief Executive, Beth Brook, shares her top 10 highlights of 2019.
5 ways to help garden wildlife in Winter
During the cold winter months it is a battle for local wildlife to survive - here are our top 5 ways you can help out.
Protecting trees at risk with the Millennium Seed Bank
As fans of wild service trees, we're delighted to be collecting seed from them for the Millennium Seed Bank at Kew.
Winter wildlife spotting
Winter can be a tough time for our wildlife with many species hibernating to survive the harsher elements, but it is a great time of year to spot the species that thrive in the colder months.
Grant enables learning in the Forest
A grant from the Postcode Local Trust has allowed us to continue developing the Forest into a space where people can have fun, learn new things and get inspired.
