Events in
Rockingham Forest
Butterfly Conservation local gtoup on a field trip in Fineshade
Nassington Nature
Working Parties for Wildlife
Meet in St Mary's Churchyard, PE8 6QG
Wednesdays 4 Mar, 18 Mar.
2:00-4:00pm
Join us to help clear part of the churchyard ready for some new nature-friendly plants
Please wear suitable clothing and bring what gardening equipment you have - forks, spades, rakes, secatuers, loppers. More info available from Fran Hurst.
Winter work for butterflies
Fermyn Woods Country Park, NN14 3HS
Sundays 15 Feb, 15 March 10-2pm​
Various tasks include clearing bramble, raking and burning to maintain good habitat for Dingy Skippers, Green Hairstreaks and other butterflies
Car park ticket provided, as are tools and PPE and, most importantly (!) tea, coffee, and biscuits. Meet Park Ranger, Dan King-Hurst and others outside the café at 10:00. Please email to confirm your attendance.
Designing a new woodland
A free online event
Wed 4 March 2026. 13:00-14:00​
FC’s Robin Gray, landowner Nick Stainthorpe and Woodland Trust’s Jack Starbuck will talk through the approach taken with 25 hectares of woodland planting in Hertfordshire
Aimed at those considering planting for the first time, this should give you confidence to design a scheme that is sympathetic to the landscape using the ecology and historical features that may already exist .
Practical land management
Village Hall, Bridge St, Brigstock NN14 3ET
Thur 12 March 2026. 9:30-12:00​
Face-to-face opportunity for landowners and farmers to discuss funded opportunties which can benefit nature and your business.
From Biodiversity Net Gain to tree planting, explore the benefits of nature recovery to your farm business. Hear from local experts and landowners, visit a local site, speak with experts from key organisations about your own aspirations, projects, and funding available.
Circular walk from Woodford
Meet at Village Green, NN14 4HE
Sun 14 March 2026 11:00-15:00
Scenic walk 6-mile walk with refreshment breaks taking in the Nene Valley and St. Mary’s Church. Knowledgeable local guide.
Mostly flat and suitable for all-terrain pushchairs. Please click below to contact organiser, Lucy Hawes
Ancient Tree Hunt in Corby
Location to be confirmed
Sat 28 March 2pm
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Join us as we search the wooded areas of Corby for Ancient and Veteran Trees - it's part of our new project for 2026
A great opportunity to practise recognising and recording old trees for the Ancient Tree Inventory. Let us know if you are planning to come to this informal event - everyone most welcome!
Ancient Tree Hunt somewhere in the forest
Location to be confirmed
Wed 8 April 10:00
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Note the date for a morning spent finding, measuring and admiring trees that have been growing for hundreds of years
Another to chance to learn about our new project so that you can feel confident about recording ancient trees for yourself. We may need to limit numbers so please book your place.
Midlands Festival of Nature
Wicksteed Park, Kettering
Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May 2026
A two-day celebration of nature, the outdoors, and the people and organisations working to protect it
Discover and learn about wildlife and habitats. Connect with nature, guest speakers, exhibitors and plenty of outdoor activities for all age groups. Book the date now.​
What are you planning?
​If you are organising a forest-related event and would like us to advertise it on this page, please contact us. (It's free!)​​
What have you missed?
There are complete lists of all previous events in 2025 here and in 20023-4 here.​
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