Events in
Rockingham Forest
Butterfly Conservation local gtoup on a field trip in Fineshade
Diggers wanted -
no experience necessary
Roman farmstead site, Nassington
15th - 29th August 2026
Come and enjoy all aspects of excavation with Middle Nene Archaeological group
Not everyone has to dig - there are lots of other jobs too. Equipment provided but bring a hat and sun cream. We look forward to welcoming both previous volunteers and new folks for what is sure to be an exciting and amazing experience!
Grasshoppers and Crickets
- a training workshop
Old Sulehay Nature Reserve near Yarwell
Sunday 23 August 2026,10am - 4:00pm
Learn how to identify the 20 or so local species by sight and by sound
This workshop, led by Brian Eversham, the Wildlife Trust's CEO, will focus on the local species that are easiest to identify. They are an important part of the fauna of calcareous grassland, heathland and open, early successional habitats.
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)
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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