2012 photography competition launched at Heartwood

You may remember our photography competition last year where Bel Bluemel’s picture of the willow deer amongst the bluebells won first prize. You can also see the rest of the photos entered into the competition here. Judging by the success of this competition we thought we’d do it again this year. This time there will [...]

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Butterfly discovery at Heartwood

Butterfly Conservation ran a fascinating walk at Heartwood Forest to help local people discover the butterfly species that are starting to make their home there. They discovered a whole host of species and here are some of the photos from the day: This is a Small Heath butterfly which occurs on grassland where there are fine [...]

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More wildflower photos

I just had to share these wildflower photos with you. Taken by our fantastic volunteer photographer, Judith Parry. Have you taken any recently? If so did you know that you can upload them to our website for all to see? Follow this link to find out more.  

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Any plans for the weekend?

Why not visit Heartwood this weekend and admire our gorgeous wildlflowers before they’re gone for another year? You can also pick up our brand new trail leaflet in one of the three pubs in Sandridge village or the local village shop and take yourself on the new self-guided trail around Heartwood. Alternatively you can download [...]

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Forest of flowers

Have you been to Heartwood lately? If so you’ll have seen the gorgeous displays of wildflowers on show at the moment. Heartwood isn’t just about the trees; we are creating some spectacular open spaces that are filled with buzzing insects on a sunny day.  In amongst some of the flowers you’ll find our newly planted [...]

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Fancy learning about the biodiversity of orchards?

Would you like to learn about the biodiversity of orchards? If so you’re invited to come along to a FREE OPAL workshop on Thursday 31st March. There will be a particular emphasis on mosses, liverworts and lichens and will be led by a local expert at the stunning Tewin Orchard near Welwyn Garden City. You [...]

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Spotting wildlife at Heartwood

Do you visit Heartwood regularly? Or maybe you’ve recently visited and spotted something really interesting? If so we’d really like to hear about it. With so many people visiting Heartwood Forest now there are many more eyes and ears to watch out for unusual or special things happening. Recently someone sent me this photo of [...]

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Forest of Flowers

It couldn’t be a better time to visit Heartwood Forest. Our newly planted trees are showing signs of growth, there are new paths to explore and the wildflowers are looking particularly lovely. They won’t be around for long so don’t miss out! All the information you’ll need for visiting Heartwood can be found here, enjoy!

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Don’t miss our Bluebell event this Sunday

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Out of the blue

Spring is in the air and the Woodland Trust is inviting everyone to take in bluebells at Heartwood Forest this Sunday on a self guided trail with a difference. The magical ancient woodlands will again be carpeted with a sea of bluebells, one of the most spectacular sights of the spring. This year the Trust [...]

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