Some wonderful Ancient Woodland fragments in #RockinghamForest. Today seemed a good time to walk right round Spring Wood on the Watts-Russell estate near Benefield . Private woodland but Rights of Way on 3 sides.

On Saturday 3rd June we’ll be walking through and talking about the trees in Bedford Purlieus, the jewel of the #RockinghamForest crown. Come and see how many species of trees we can find in this beautiful ancient woodland. rockinghamforest.org.uk/events The National Lottery Heritage Fund Midlands & East Natural England West Anglia Team

Yay! Just found my first Chequered Skipper all by myself. It went extinct in England, but has been reintroduced by Butterfly Conservation 🦋. Nature is in crisis: you can help this and other threatened species by donating here justgiving.com/campaign/simon….

Can you see the wood for trees? This is Bedford Purlieus, a hidden gem of #RockinghamForest. Join us to explore both wood and trees next Sat. morning. Details and booking for this free event here: rockinghamforest.org.uk/events The National Lottery Heritage Fund Midlands & East Natural England West Anglia Team Stamford Mercury Northants Telegraph

How's your tree ID? Clue: Iconic #RockinghamForest species Answer: tinyurl.com/2jf9f5zw

Really recommend this if you're free on Monday morning! Low-key relaxed wander round the site and then a brew open open fire.

Next Monday we'll be exploring the former quarries, railway line & "calcining banks" that are part of The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants's wonderful Old Sulehay Nature Reserve. The reserve's warden will be talking about the wildlife and heritage. Join us for a fascinating tour rockinghamforest.org.uk/events

Willow Brook flows from Corby all the way to the Nene near Fotheringhay - one of the most important water courses in #RockinghamForest. A really interesting evening coming up The National Lottery Heritage Fund Midlands & East Northants Telegraph Corby Radio 96.3 FM Stamford Mercury More about the brook- rockinghamforest.org.uk/rivers

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Yes, this is #RockinghamForest! #BritishSummer

And that's a Wild Service Tree. rockinghamforest.org.uk/wild-service

Loads of them in #fineshade wood after all the rain. Look by the old railway line

Who'd have thought that work experience would be so awesome? Check out Sam's blog here rockinghamforest.org.uk/post/well-awes… Nene Rivers Trust Butterfly Conservation 🦋

Yes, this is #RockinghamForest! 12 suggestions for a trip out. Hidden gems, places to wander about and wonder about. rockinghamforest.org.uk/places-to-visit

Yes, this is #RockinghamForest! Ever wondered about the quarries along the A47? Chance to visit the Augean landfill site and see how it operates now and how it will be restored. 21st September. Book now - rockinghamforest.org.uk/augean-walk The National Lottery Heritage Fund Midlands & East Natural England West Anglia Team Stamford Mercury

A few places left on what promises to be a very interesting morning in #RockinghamForest The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants Natural England West Anglia Team Nene Rivers Trust Stamford Mercury North Northamptonshire Council RoyalForestrySociety Northants Telegraph Harborough Woodland Community Volunteers Langdyke Countryside Trust

Yes this is #RockinghamForest! It's name is Wakerley GREAT Wood and it certainly was this afternoon. Come and explore it with us on Saturday 2 December rockinghamforest.org.uk/events

There's a great 7-mile walk taking in #KIngsCliffe #Blatherwycke and #Fineshade which could be more accessible if the stiles were changed to kissing gates. (It's NorthamptonshireWalks no 98). Details here: rockinghamforest.org.uk/kc-fineshade What do you think Northants Highways and North Northamptonshire Council?

It's certainly beginning to look a lot like autumn in #RockinghamForest

Splendid views, if a little distant, of at least eight Crossbills from the wildlife hide at Fineshade Wood this morning. Mike Alibone Friends of Fineshade Forestry England #Northantsbirds