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 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 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
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.
Nassington Nature
Working Parties for Wildlife
Meet in St Mary's Churchyard, PE8 6QG
Wednesdays 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb.
2:00-4:00pm
Join us to help clear part of the churchyard ready for some new nature-friendly plants
Please wear suitable clothing and bring what gardening equipment you have - forks, spades, rakes, secatuers, loppers. More info available from Fran Hurst.
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
Join us to journey together through scenic trails, pause for guided moments of reflection and allow for connection, introspection, and shared experiences. Booking essential
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
Ancient Tree Hunt in Corby
Meet at Corby Boating Lake, NN17 1QQ
Sat 28 March 2pm
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Join us as we search the wooded areas of Corby for Ancient and Veteran Trees - it's part of our new project for 2026
A great opportunity to practise recognising old trees and recording them for the Ancient Tree Inventory. Let us know if you are planning to come to this informal event - everyone most welcome!
Ancient Tree Hunt somewhere in the forest
Location to be confirmed
Wed 8 April 10:00
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Note the date for a morning spent finding, measuring and admiring trees that have been growing for hundreds of years
Another to chance to learn about our new project so that you can feel confident about recording ancient trees for yourself. We may need to limit numbers so please book your place.
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!
Ancient Tree Hunt in Corby
Meet at Corby Boating Lake, NN17 1QQ
Sat 2 May 10:00
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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!
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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
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.​
Guided Woodland Walk
Rawhaw Wood, Kettering, NN14 1QZ
Saturday 20 June 2026 10:30-13:00
Another chance to visit Hugh and Carolyn's amazing coppiced woodland, organised in conjunction with Woodland Heritage
See the various stages of the coppice cycle, and strategies that have been used in bringing the woodland back into productive management. Learn about the wildlife benefits of coppicing, building dead hedges as protection against deer browsing etc.​
Black Hairstreak Open Morning
Glapthorn Cow Pastures PE9 5BH
Sunday 21 June from 9:00 to 12:00
Join Dave James, the county butterfly recorder, who will be on site to help you find Black Hairstreaks and to answer questions
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Park opposite the reserve entrance (TL006902) and make your way into the wood. Booking not necessary.
Contact: David James
Ecology of climate change -
workshop with Brian Eversham
Ring Haw Field Centre,
off Old Sulehay Road, Yarwell PE8 6PA
Sunday 5 July 2026, 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.
Film and discussion: People's Emergency Briefing
Queen Victoria Hall, 7 West Street, Oundle
PE8 4EJ
Wednesday 22 July 2026, 18:00 for 19:00
The film described as a "key that unlocks a mass response" to the climate crisis.
Join DOCS+ and Fermynwoods Contemporary Art for the film and an open discussion about what climate change means for our community and what we can do locally. Tickets £5.
Grasshoppersand 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.
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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