Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
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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.
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Close up of cinnabar caterpillars climbing some ragwort

The riches of ragwort

7 June 2017
 by 
Sophie Leszczynska
Often unfairly maligned, ragwort is nevertheless a valuable wildflower, providing a home and a source of food to no less than 77 insect species.
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A picture from our route at Haydon way

A walk on the wild side

4 May 2017
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Our Haydon Way walk is the best time to see wildflowers in full bloom during May.
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Wide shot of our land at Coughton Fields Farm

Coughton Fields Farm - purchase to planted!

21 March 2017
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Find out what was involved in purchasing and developing this brand new area of Forest.
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