Events in
Rockingham Forest
Butterfly Conservation local gtoup on a field trip in Fineshade
Circular walk from Woodford
Meet at Village Green, NN14 4HE
Sun 13 July 11:00-15:00
Scenic 6-mile walk from Woodford taking in picturesque villages and refreshment stops at Ringstead and Denford. Knowledgeable local guide.
Mostly flat and suitable for all-terrain pushchairs, though not ideal for wheelchairs or mobility scooters due to some uneven sections. No need to book.
Bring footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather, water and suncream.
A summery stroll around traditional coppiced woodland
Rawhaw Wood, Pipewell, NN14 1QZ
Saturday 19 July, 2025, 10:00-12:00ish
Visit the woodland where Hugh and Carolyn live and make a living by coppicing hazel
Bring the family for a leisurely close-up look at the flowers and insects that are found in this unique habitat in mid summer. Have a look at Carolyn's picture diary and then please book your place by email. Places limited at this popular location
Guided walk through Boughton Park - "Northants' Versaille"
Church Lane, Weekley , NN16 9UW
Thursday 31 July, 2025, 14:00-16:00
A rare chance to learn about the outstanding landscape restoration that has been taking place in the grounds of Boughton House.
David Cullum, Parks & Gardens Manager, will discuss the restored historic landscape including the Star Pond, as well as flood-management and habitat-improvement works. Free event but donations to local charities welcome. 2 to 2.5 miles.
Discovering August's flowers in a National Nature Reserve
Easton Hornstocks, north of King's Cliffe
Saturday 16 August 2025, 10:00-12:00ish
Led by Brian Laney the expertly enthusiastic Northants county recorder
An rare chance to visit this reserve which is usually closed to the public, combined with the opportunity to share Brian's amazing floral knowledge and keen eye will make this a memorable morning. Book early for this one!
Species and habitat classification with Brian Eversham
Sunday 7 September, 10:00 - 16:00
Ring Haw Field Centre,
off Old Sulehay Road, Yarwell PE8 6PA
An introduction to basic ecology, species and habitat classification (BES1)
Introduction to the basic ecology of species and their populations, with a description and classification of the main habitats in the area.
Tour of a re-wiggled brook
Between King's Cliffe and Blatherwycke, details on booking
Thursday 11th September, 2025. 2:00pm
Natural England's Dave Prichard will explain the work carried out to slow the flow of water in Willow Brook.
Sorry full! Email for reserve list
Blatherwycke Estate, the Environment Agency and Natural England worked together on this major wetland habitat creation, with the work carried out last autumn. Early booking recommended for what will be a fascinating afternoon.
What have you missed?
There are complete lists of all previous events in 2025 and in 20023-4 here.​
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