Events in
Rockingham Forest
Butterfly Conservation local gtoup on a field trip in Fineshade
Growing trees from seed
- practical hands on session
Coronation Park Pavilion , Corby. NN17 1SY
Thursday 24th September 12:00-3:00
Adam Cade will lead an introduction to collecting and growing from seed.
Bring a picnic lunch, hot drinks provided,
See the site for a new tree nursery, live webinar by the Tree Council and practical session in the polytunnel. All welcome.
Phase 2 of our Ancient Tree Hunt project.
The climate crisis:
People's Emergency Briefing
St Mary's Church, Ketton
Wednesday September 30th 7pm
The film described as a "key that unlocks a mass response" to the climate crisis.
The UK faces a growing climate and nature emergency. Yet most people have never been fully briefed on what it means for our lives. Following the 50-minute film there will be time for discussion.
Organised by Ketton
Climate Action Group
Talk about the Eleanor Crosses
Nassington Village Hall,
Church Street, Nassinton PE8 6QG
Sunday 4 October 2026, 3:00 -5:00pm
Nassington History group present a talk about Queen Eleanor of Castille and the crosses erected in our area
Learn about Eleanor's life, her marriage to Edward I and the crosses erected in her honour in Stamford and Geddington. The speaker will be Jennifer Rose.
All welcome. Admission and refreshments £5. (Cash only please)
Unravelling the mysteries of Harringworth Viaduct
Harringworth Parish Church, NN17 3AF
Friday 9 October 2026, 7:00-9.00pm
An illustrated talk by John Hillier in the 150th year since work began to build the viaduct.
Hosted by Harringworth Appeals and St John the Baptist PCC. Tickets £15.00 (to include a glass of wine and canapes). The church will be beautifully decorated with harvest flowers and produce .
Winter work parties
at Fermyn Woods Country Park
Meet at Skylark Café NN14 3HS
(What3words: neatly.loaf.elastic)
3rd Sunday of the month 10:00-14:00
18 Oct, 15 Nov, 17 Jan, 21 Feb, 21 Mar.
Improve habitat for threatened butterflies
Join NNC Rangers and other volunteers. Tools and refreshments are provided and free parking is available. Please email Dan Hurst to confirm attendance and wear suitable clothing for outdoor working.
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 2026 here , in 2025 here and in 2023-4 here.​
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