Events in
Rockingham Forest

Butterfly Conservation local gtoup on a field trip in Fineshade

Nassington Spring Nature
Walks

Meet at the Black Horse, Fotheringay Road

Wednesday 15 April 10:30-12:30.

Friday 29 May 18:30-20:30

Join us for a relaxed walk in Nassington's beautiful environs including the river

We'll be looking out for birds, butterflies, dragonflies and spring flowers. An easy pace with some rough ground and stiles. Possibly a drink and chat at the Queen's Head. No need to book and nothing to pay!

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Ancient Tree Hunt in Corby

Meet at Corby Boating Lake, NN17 1QQ

Sat 2 May 10:00

Join us and local Tree Wardens as we search the wooded areas of Corby for Ancient and Veteran Trees.

Another opportunity to learn about old trees and record them for the Ancient Tree Inventory. Let us know if you are planning to come to this informal event - everyone most welcome!

Learn about Soldierflies and similar insects

Old Sulehay Nature Reserve near Yarwell

Saturday 16 May 2026,10am - 4:00pm

A workshop suitable for beginners and more experienced recorders led by Martin Harvey

An opportunity to explore this fascinating group of 11 families of flies, using keys, specimens and microscopes to practice identification. We'll also discuss identification from photos

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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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Ecology of climate change -
workshop with Brian Eversham

Ring Haw Field Centre,
off Old Sulehay Road, Yarwell PE8 6PA

Sunday 5 July, 10:00 - 16:00

What is happening to the climate and its impacts on how we manage nature habitats.

The climate crisis affects all our wildlife - how plants are responding, changes in range and biology of animals, invasive species and diseases. The field trip will look for climate change impacts, and record ‘new’ species arriving in our area.

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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.

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