Past Events
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19 Oct 2016
Donisthorpe Woodland Park bulb planting day
If you are interested in wildlife and would like to find out more about NatureSpot, an online platform for recording your nature sightings, then sign up for the training session taking place on Saturday 4 June. Read more
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19 Oct 2016
Parklife Fungi Walk
Join us for a walk where we will be searching for the fascinating fungi that ... Read more
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25 Oct 2016
Black to Green Fungi Foray
Come along for a walk at Willesley Wood where we will be searching for the fascinating ... Read more
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27 Oct 2016
Bats in the Heart of the National Forest
Join us to learn all about bats in the Heart of the National Forest! We ... Read more
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01 Nov 2016
Spoilt for Choice: The Surprising Invertebrate Fauna of Colliery Spoil
Liam Olds, Founder of the Colliery Spoil Biodiversity Initiative, will be visiting from South Wales ... Read more
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12 Nov 2016
Swadlincote Woodland – Community Woodfuel Event
Help us to thin the trees and in return take some free wood fuel home. Or just ... Read more
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20 Nov 2016
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop, Donisthorpe
This one day workshop, led by Wade Muggleton, will provide participants with the knowledge and practical ... Read more
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06 Dec 2016
10 Significant Objects from the TG Green Collection
T.G.Green & Co Ltd, a pottery company that nestled on land in the middle of ... Read more
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19 Dec 2016
Winter Pruning Course, Overseal
Take part in a Winter Pruning session led by TCV at Croft Orchard, Overseal. Learn ... Read more
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07 Feb 2017
Pit Talk of the East Midlands
Do you know your ‘banjo’ from your ‘elephant tab’? Natalie Braber will discuss her ... Read more
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09 Feb 2017
February Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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18 Feb 2017
Community Woodfuel Day at Swadlincote Woodlands
Help the Parklife Team to thin the woodland and in return take some FREE wood ... Read more
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25 Feb 2017
Birds for Beginners Course
An introduction to identifying the amazing variety of birds that visit Hicks Lodge throughout the ... Read more
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07 Mar 2017
Life of Bees
David McDowell, The Bee Farmer, joins us to talk about ‘The Life of Bees’ ... Read more
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09 Mar 2017
March Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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10 Mar 2017
Women of the Woods
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2017 Black to Green are running an introduction to Woodland ... Read more
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11 Mar 2017
Under The Trees The Coal And The Clay
A film about our landscape history. Youth Landscapers are a group of young people from ... Read more
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18 Mar 2017
Community Woodfuel Day at Swadlincote Woodland
Help the Parklife Team to thin the woodland and in return take some FREE wood ... Read more
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19 Mar 2017
Butterfly Survey Training – Willesley Wood
With Richard Jeffrey, East Midlands Butterfly Conservation, Join us for this fun training event where ... Read more
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29 Mar 2017
Hedgehog Survey Training
Join us to learn all about the wonderful lives of hedgehogs and how you can ... Read more
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30 Mar 2017
Signs of Spring
A guided wildlife walk (approx 3 miles) looking for Signs of Spring as wildlife begins to awaken. ... Read more
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04 Apr 2017
Histories Beneath Your Feet
Have you wondered what artefacts and treasures might lay in the fields across the Heart ... Read more
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06 Apr 2017
NatureSpot Training
We want to encourage local people to record the wildlife on their doorstep in order ... Read more
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13 Apr 2017
April Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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02 May 2017
Moths & the Landscape
Adrian Russell is the County Recorder for Moths and will provide an insight into the ... Read more
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11 May 2017
May Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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13 May 2017
Industries Legacy to the Forest
Join this walk through what was once a heavily industrialised area to see how its ... Read more
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14 May 2017
Wild Plant Walk
This walk, led by Lynne Tann-Watson, will cover a variety of environments: woodland, meadow, tow-path ... Read more
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15 May 2017
Amphibian & Reptile Survey Training
This 2-day training course is aimed at teaching you the skills required to successfully survey ... Read more
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18 May 2017
From Black Coal to Beautiful Greenery
Walking from Donisthorpe along the former railway line to Oakthorpe, this route will pass 'Thought ... Read more
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18 May 2017
Night Newt Survey
Discover and learn about the newts that live in Swadlincote Woodland ponds. The evening will ... Read more
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19 May 2017
Swadlincote Woodlands, Access for All Trail
This guided walk will cover the dramatic industrial heritage of Swadlincote Woodlands. Length of walk ... Read more
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20 May 2017
Wildflower Identification for Beginners
With Louise Marsh & Richard Mabbutt, Botanical Society for Britain and Ireland Join us for ... Read more
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21 May 2017
Coal Pits to Country Parks
A countryside ramble around Moira, Donisthorpe and Oakthorpe, through lovely parkland and public amenity ... Read more
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22 May 2017
Launch of Swadlincote Woodland Nature Trail
Join the Parklife team for a guided walk around Swadlincote Woodlands new Nature Trail and ... Read more
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06 Jun 2017
Songs from the Heart
Join Broadside Ballad singer Jennifer Reid for a talk about songs of the Industrial Revolution, ... Read more
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08 Jun 2017
June Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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10 Jun 2017
Moth Breakfast
With Adrian Russell - County Moth Recorder Join us for this unique 2-part event where ... Read more
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03 Jul 2017
Tree Health Talk
The UK’s trees are currently facing unprecedented threats from new and emerging pests and diseases. ... Read more
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06 Jul 2017
NatureSpot Training
With Dave Nichols, Chair and Creator of NatureSpot Join us at Hicks Lodge for an ... Read more
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09 Jul 2017
Tree Stories
Suppose we could see what trees can see? Join writer and researcher John Swanwick to ... Read more
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13 Jul 2017
July Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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19 Jul 2017
The Heart of the Forest Walk
Follow the National Forest Way from Moira to Boothorpe and return through Maybury Woods. Listen ... Read more
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04 Aug 2017
Bat Walk & Moth Trapping Evening
Join Black to Green and the Parklife Team for an evening of bats and moths ... Read more
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05 Aug 2017
Moth Trap Release
Come along to Swadlincote Woodlands to discover what moths flutter about the site at night ... Read more
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07 Aug 2017
Gresley Go Wild
We will be returning to Gresley Woods again this summer with more FREE nature based ... Read more
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09 Aug 2017
Discover Dragonflies – Family Event
Explore Swadlincote Woodlands and see what dragonflies you can spot. Then join in some dragonfly ... Read more
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10 Aug 2017
August Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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16 Aug 2017
Legacy of the Clay Industry Walk
At the Heart of the Black to Green transformation, enjoy panoramic views over what was a ... Read more
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21 Aug 2017
Heart of the Forest Ballad Collective
Join Broadside Ballad Singer Jennifer Reid to explore our local industrial heritage and natural history ... Read more
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23 Aug 2017
Gresley Go Wild
We will be returning to Gresley Woods again this summer with more FREE nature based ... Read more
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01 Sep 2017
Lichens & Plants : Clay Workshop
Join artist Kathryn Parsons to make miniature clay art inspired by lichens and plants. Take ... Read more
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02 Sep 2017
Miniature Worlds
Clay and nature activities for families. Join artist Kathryn Parsons to make miniature clay models ... Read more
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06 Sep 2017
The Gresleys
Traverse the history of Castle Gresley and visit Castle Knob. Discover stories of the potteries, ... Read more
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14 Sep 2017
September Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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18 Sep 2017
Heart of the Forest Ballad Collective
Join Broadside Ballad Singer Jennifer Reid to explore our local industrial heritage and natural history ... Read more
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27 Sep 2017
Willesley Park & Woodland Walk – From Aristocracy to Sport
Visit the site of Thortit Pit, discover the history of the parish of Willesley and ... Read more
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07 Oct 2017
Gresely Wood Fungi Foray
With Ben Devine, Black to Green Community Engagement Officer Join us on this free event ... Read more
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14 Oct 2017
Fungi Printing
Join Black to Green for this 2-part printmaking workshop, creating imaginative prints inspired by fungi. ... Read more
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16 Oct 2017
Heart of the Forest Ballad Collective
Join Broadside Ballad Singer Jennifer Reid to explore our local industrial heritage and natural history ... Read more
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17 Oct 2017
Ashby Canal Talk – Past, Present & Future
The Ashby Canal was completed in 1804 and served the coalfields of South Derbyshire and ... Read more
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18 Oct 2017
Fungi Walk
Discover and learn about the vast range of Fungi at Swadlincote Woodlands, with a walk ... Read more
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21 Oct 2017
Swadlincote Woodlands Community Woodfuel
Help manage this lovely urban woodland and take wood home for your own use! All ... Read more
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07 Nov 2017
Joseph Wilkes, the Entrepreneur
Discover the story of Joseph Wilkes, an early entrepreneur from the Heart of the Forest. ... Read more
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18 Nov 2017
Swadlincote Woodlands Community Woodfuel
Help manage this lovely urban woodland and take wood home for your own use! All ... Read more
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20 Nov 2017
Heart of the Forest Ballad Collective
Join Broadside Ballad Singer Jennifer Reid to explore our local industrial heritage and natural history ... Read more
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01 Dec 2017
Coppicing
The purpose of the course it to understand why woodlands are managed, how this management ... Read more
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05 Dec 2017
Heart of the Forest Bird Life
Andy Smith, Leicestershire and Rutland Ornithological Society, will present on the range of bird species ... Read more
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13 Dec 2017
Arboralist Specific First Aid Course
A one day Arboralist Specific First Aid Course delivered by Katie Hateley from FoxMedics. This ... Read more
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14 Dec 2017
Winter Walk – National Lottery Celebration
Celebrate the winter season with a nature walk led by Marion Farrell from Groundwork. We ... Read more
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15 Dec 2017
Orchard Pruning Course
Learn to prune young trees for shape, mature trees for fruit and restore neglected trees ... Read more
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18 Dec 2017
Heart of the Forest Ballad Collective
Join Broadside Ballad Singer Jennifer Reid to explore our local industrial heritage and natural history ... Read more
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20 Jan 2018
Swadlincote Woodlands Community Woodfuel
Help manage this lovely urban woodland and take wood home for your own use! All ... Read more
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06 Feb 2018
Using Plants to Read the Landscape
Landscapes change over time and so does the plant life that occurs there. Many plants ... Read more
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08 Feb 2018
February Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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13 Feb 2018
You Are Here!
Join the Youth Landscapers and artists Jo Wheeler and Rebecca Lee to map, mix and ... Read more
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14 Feb 2018
You Are Here!
Join the Youth Landscapers and artists Jo Wheeler and Rebecca Lee to map, mix and ... Read more
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15 Feb 2018
You Are Here!
Join the Youth Landscapers and artists Jo Wheeler and Rebecca Lee to map, mix and ... Read more
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16 Feb 2018
You Are Here!
Join the Youth Landscapers and artists Jo Wheeler and Rebecca Lee to map, mix and ... Read more
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06 Mar 2018
Two Fields : Green to Black
Discover the biography of 2 Fields which existed before Conkers, Bath Hotel and Rawdon Colliery. ... Read more
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08 Mar 2018
March Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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23 Mar 2018
Spring Walk – National Lottery Celebration
Celebrate the start of a new season with a nature walk led by Marion Farrell ... Read more
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26 Mar 2018
One day Arborist Specific First Aid Course
Groundwork are offering a one day Arborist Specific First Aid Course - delivered by Katie Hateley from FoxMedics. This ... Read more
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03 Apr 2018
You Are Here!
Join the Youth Landscapers and artists Jo Wheeler and Rebecca Lee to map, mix and ... Read more
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04 Apr 2018
You Are Here!
Join the Youth Landscapers and artists Jo Wheeler and Rebecca Lee to map, mix and ... Read more
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05 Apr 2018
You Are Here!
Join the Youth Landscapers and artists Jo Wheeler and Rebecca Lee to map, mix and ... Read more
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06 Apr 2018
You Are Here!
Join the Youth Landscapers and artists Jo Wheeler and Rebecca Lee to map, mix and ... Read more
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10 Apr 2018
Woodland Creation in the Heart of the Forest
For this talk Simon Greenhouse, Woodland Officer for the National Forest Company, will provide a ... Read more
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12 Apr 2018
April Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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05 May 2018
Dawn Chorus Event
Enjoy the unique sounds of spring with a Dawn Chorus Walk led by Marion Farrell ... Read more
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10 May 2018
May Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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15 May 2018
Nine Trees
What can old trees tell us about the history of the landscape of the Heart ... Read more
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19 May 2018
The Heart of the National Forest – From Black to Green
Join Dot Morson for a Black to Green walk as part of the National Forest ... Read more
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20 May 2018
Canal, Coal, Clay & Bricks
Join Ian Malcolm for a Black to Green Walk as part of the National Forest ... Read more
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24 May 2018
The Clay Legacy
Join Dot Morson for a Black to Green Walk as part of the National Forest ... Read more
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26 May 2018
Nature’s Great Comeback
Join Ian Malcolm for a Black to Green Walk as part of the National Forest ... Read more
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27 May 2018
Railways, Canals and the National Forest
Join Hazel McDowell for a Black to Green walk as part of the National Forest ... Read more
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08 Jun 2018
June Moth Breakfast
With Adrian Russell, Leicestershire County Moth Recorder Join us for a unique 2-part event where ... Read more
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14 Jun 2018
June Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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06 Jul 2018
Illuminated Heritage
The local coal and clay industries of the past will be present at Timber Festival ... Read more
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07 Jul 2018
The Moth Hotel
As part of this years citizen science project we have teamed up with Timbers Festival ... Read more
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07 Jul 2018
You Are Here
A playful sound walk through the Heart of the Forest, exploring the historical sites that ... Read more
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07 Jul 2018
The Coal Tits
The Coal Tits have joined forces with Jennifer Reid, performer of 19th century Industrial Revolution ... Read more
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12 Jul 2018
July Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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17 Jul 2018
Moira Furnace – the Unique Survivor
Join Steve Scotney, Moira Furnace Trustee and member of Heart of the Forest Heritage, for ... Read more
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27 Jul 2018
July Moth Breakfast
With Adrian Russell, Leicestershire County Moth Recorder Join us for a unique 2-part event where ... Read more
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09 Aug 2018
August Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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25 Aug 2018
Heart of the Forest Trail Celebration
Join us at Moira Furnace Museum to celebrate the seven new interpretation hubs that have ... Read more
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13 Sep 2018
September Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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11 Oct 2018
October Field Visit – Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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08 Nov 2018
November Field Visit – Heart of the Forest Wildlife Recorders Group
Would you like to help us record and understand the wide range of wonderful wildlife ... Read more
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15 Nov 2018
Volunteer Day – Heart of the Forest Footpath Improvement
We are looking for volunteers to help with the last improvement tasks needed on some ... Read more
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22 Nov 2018
Volunteer Day – Heart of the Forest Footpath Improvement
We are looking for volunteers to help with the last improvement tasks needed on some ... Read more
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07 Dec 2018
Orchard Prunning – Overseal Orchard
Learn to prune young apple and pear trees to promote long term health and ease of ... Read more
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12 Feb 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Afternoon Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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26 Feb 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Evening Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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12 Mar 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Afternoon Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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26 Mar 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Evening Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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09 Apr 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Afternoon Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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23 Apr 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Evening Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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07 May 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Afternoon Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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21 May 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Evening Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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04 Jun 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Afternoon Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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18 Jun 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Evening Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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02 Jul 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Afternoon Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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16 Jul 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Evening Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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30 Jul 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Afternoon Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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13 Aug 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Evening Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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27 Aug 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Afternoon Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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10 Sep 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Evening Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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24 Sep 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Afternoon Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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08 Oct 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Evening Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more
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22 Oct 2019
Heart of the Forest Heritage – Afternoon Drop In
Join Heart of the Forest Heritage at Moira Replan to help develop the collection of ... Read more