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Jim Day in the Forest

Event Type: Awakening Festival

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Awakening Walk with a New Forest National Park Ranger

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Join the New Forest National Park Authority’s People and Wildlife ranger Jim on a walk to explore hidden paths through Burley and out onto the wilds of the west of the Forest, complete with a wooded iron age hill fort and the atmospheric heath and mire of Church Moor. This event is a great introduction … Continued

Coppicing, Conservation & Charcoal

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Enjoy a leisurely walk through a unique woodland that was once a royal deer park created within the New Forest by King Edward I. Nowadays, this 190 acre SSSI woodland contains the largest remaining area of coppiced hazel in the New Forest together with an area of ancient deciduous woodland that has remained unchanged for … Continued

Spring Awakenings – a woodland adventure for families

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At New Park Farm – (site of the New Forest Show, near Brockenhurst). Calling all Spring Detectives! Spring is arriving in the woodlands, and we need your help to investigate the signs that nature is waking up. Explore the woods, search for spring wildlife, and take on fun, hands-on challenges. Can you build a bird’s … Continued

Four Acre Farm: Gardening Gang

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If you are aged 13-18 and are looking to get outdoors, learn some new skills and meet some new people, then come along to Four Acre Farm’s gardening gang! We will meet every Monday from 4pm-6pm where you will plan, create and grow your own garden and wildlife area. We will teach you all the … Continued

Four Acre Farm: Bird box making

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Join us for our bird box making session and create a lovely handmade gift not only for a loved one, but also for the local birds! All ages are welcome, but under 18s must be accompanied by an adult as we will be using power tools. Purchase 1 ticket per bird box you would like … Continued

Brockenhurst Repair Cafe

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Greener Brockenhurst invites you to their repair café –  a place where you can take ordinary household items that are no longer working, or that have become damaged and you can find someone who will try to repair it for you in order to save it from being thrown away. Perhaps you have something that … Continued

From Forest to Sea: Lymington Wildlife Walk

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Join experts at Wild New Forest on this walk which will follow the Lymington River and seawall around Normandy Marsh, offering panoramic views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight, Hurst Castle, and The Needles. On the return route via the “ancient highway” and Normandy Lane, we’ll have ample opportunities to uncover the rich … Continued

Spring bird song workshop

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Duration: 3 hours in the field, plus access to a pre-recorded PowerPoint presentation (a link will be sent after booking) Join experts from Wild New Forest for a relaxed and engaging spring bird-song workshop, suitable for all levels of experience. During the walk, we’ll tune into a variety of both common and specialist New Forest … Continued

New Forest and Coast Wildlife Safari

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Travel Included | Rustic Picnic Lunch Included Join Wild New Forest Tours for a full-day wildlife adventure exploring some of the very best the New Forest has to offer in winter. We’ll begin the day at a Hawfinch roost, where we hope to catch sight of these striking, elusive finches as they emerge at dawn. … Continued

Winter paddling 21 March

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Embrace the adventure of  paddling on the serene Beaulieu River with New Forest Activities! Running throughout March this guided session offers a truly unique experience, with the river quieter and still teeming with wintering wildlife. Perfect for those seeking something different, this journey invites you to see the river in a new light – tranquil, … Continued