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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 17 Jan, Sun 1st Feb, Sat 28th Feb 2026

11:00-13:00 

Led by Collyweston Historical & Preservation SocietyMeet at the church gate near the red phone box in High Street, PE9 3PQ.

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Suggested donation of £2.50+ please.

A maximum of 6 people per date. Book your place by emailing Lucy Hawes

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Winter work for butterflies

Fermyn Woods Country Park, NN14 3HS

Sundays 18 Jan, 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

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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.

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Nene Valley Wanderers
Wellbeing Group Walk

Titchmarsh Nature Reserve NN14 3EE

Sat 31 Jan 2026 10:30-12:30

NRT, Mind•Embody•Wild and Wildlife Trust BCN offer a free wellbeing walk through the Special Protected Area

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Join us to journey together through scenic trails, pause for guided moments of reflection and allow for connection, introspection, and shared experiences. Booking essential

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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

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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 .

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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.​

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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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