Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News
Unearthed: A forest blog with Ellie Jones featured. A background of leaves, seeds and bugs

Unearthed blog

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.
4 minute read
Close up of the leaves and catkin of a black poplar tree

Dark times for the black poplar

1 July 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Find out more about the most endangered native timber tree in Britain.
Read more
A sunny sculpture of two men in the garden of heroes and villains

Walk with giants in a glorious garden

31 May 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Our Garden of Heroes and Villains is fast becoming one of the region’s worst kept secrets.
Read more
close up of an oak sapling

All hail the mighty oak...

31 May 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Explore the history of the oak tree and it's importance in Britain today.
Read more
A woodcock resting on a leafy path

The Eurasian woodcock

31 May 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Find out more about the Eurasian woodcock, an elusive and characterful wading bird that has been spotted in the Forest.
Read more
Guided walk in the Forest

Get the inside track on the Forest trails

29 April 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Introducing or new monthly guided walks.
Read more
Close up of a cuckoo perched on a wooden pole

Can you clock a cuckoo?

29 April 2019
 by 
Heart of England Forest
There’s something rather uplifting about the gentle call of the cuckoo drifting across woodland, heralding the arrival of spring.
Read more