Events in
Rockingham Forest
Butterfly Conservation local gtoup on a field trip in Fineshade
Discover Collyweston Walks
Retracing the steps in the village of Henry VII, Lady Margaret Beaufort and Henry VIII
Sat 28th Feb 2026
11:00-13:00
Led by Collyweston Historical & Preservation Society. Meet at the church gate near the red phone box in High Street, PE9 3PQ.
Suggested donation of £2.50+ please.
A maximum of 6 people per date. Book your place by emailing Lucy Hawes
Highly recommended !!!
Help to plant an orchard
Ayston near Uppingham
Sundays 1st and 8th Feb at 10am​
Stamford Community Orchard Group are helping a local farmer create a new orchard by planting more than 300 fruit trees
Families and dogs welcome. Hot drinks, nibbles and a warming fire will be on hand but wear warm clothes and boots. Please register to be sent more details
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
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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