Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC

18/06/2026

A super-knowledgeable group from Ashby Hastings Primary School 🏫 😀
We really enjoyed working with you all ❤️
Thanks so much for visiting us 😊

Hope to see you again soon 👋

South Derbyshire District Council
Rosliston Forestry Centre

17/06/2026

We had a fantastic day with Ashby Hill Top Primary School Academy and Cllr Damilola Ojuri on 16 June!
🌳 🐟 🐞
Pupils, staff and helpers were all enthusiastic and able explorers, discovering ponds, making mini dens and learning about the environment.
Great work 👏 👍 👌
Thanks for visiting us ❤️
Lovely photos 📸 😍
Hope to see you again soon!

We're taking bookings for:
2026-7 Academic Year
Summer Holiday Playschemes / groups of all ages.

There are also a few spots left for this term

Email us for more info
[email protected]

South Derbyshire District Council
Rosliston Forestry Centre

15/06/2026

🌱Saplings made pine cone hedgehogs last week, and collected natural materials to make their hedgehogs a cozy home.🦔🪹
Join the Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC for our Saplings Nature tots session this Wednesday (17th June)
🌱 Saplings Nature Tots Pre-school Experiences at Rosliston Forestry Centre June-July
🌱Enjoy outdoor play with your littles ones in our private wood and sheltered area. Includes a creative or exploratory activity to take part in.

🕥Wednesday 17th June 10.30-11.30am.
💰£6 per child and £4.50 for siblings or £4.50 per child for group bookings of 5 or more.
🌱More info👉[email protected]
🌱Use this link to book your Saplings place: https://bit.ly/EEPEventBooking

🌿Nature fun & outdoor learning for preschool kids / toddlers near Burton, Swadlincote and Ashby!

Rosliston Forestry Centre
South Derbyshire District Council
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Wilder Connections
The National Forest
Visit South Derbyshire

15/06/2026

👩‍🏫🌞Schools groups and Educators: Join us for some summer end of term fun.

There’s still a few places for June and July! Or you can book ahead for next term...

🌳We have a range of habitats to explore on site including woodland, meadows and ponds.

🐞Education sessions include: Nature Detectives, Minibeast hunting, Pond dipping, Shelter Building, Natural Design and Woodland experience

For a summer end of term trip you could also choose an Environmental Games session or ask us to create something bespoke for your group.

🔎All our sessions can be adapted to suit your topics and learners and are run by experienced teachers and facilitators.

Have a look and see what else we offer: https://www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk/?page_id=145

🐞Book your learning adventure in the National Forest with the Environmental Education Project here: www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/rosliston-school-bookings
Or email us: [email protected]

Rosliston Forestry Centre
The National Forest
South Derbyshire District Council
Rolls-Royce plc

12/06/2026

Calling all secondary schools and GCSE teachers!

We're so excited about the Natural History GCSE! 🐀
We've all been waiting such a long time! 🐌

Who wants to work with us on it and test out new resources with your pupils? 🌼

Email: [email protected] and put your School/ College name and Natural History GCSE in the subject line 🌳

Then once we have a bit more detail on the curriculum we'll be ready to roll - here at Rosliston Forestry Centre but more importantly in your school grounds, local parks and streets 😉

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/jun/11/natural-history-gcse-to-teach-teenagers-to-plant-wildflower-friendly-gardens

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Forestry England in the National Forest
South Derbyshire District Council
The National Forest

Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversity

12/06/2026

We're looking forward to seeing you all at South Derbyshire's BIGGEST FREE FESTIVAL: the Festival of Leisure 2026 on 20/21 June at Maurice Lea Memorial Park in Church Gresley, organised by We are South Derbyshire and South Derbyshire District Council

We'll be in the South Derbyshire Marquee with our friends from Visit South Derbyshire, Sharpe's Pottery Museum, The Magic Attic and JT 3D Printing

Teachers, group leaders, local businesses and wildlife enthusiasts - come along and say Hi, and find out what we can do for you at Rosliston Forestry Centre or your own site!

Our family activities will be focused on becoming Food Waste Heroes, and we'll have some Fruit Friends, snack boxes, bin hooks and reusable bottles available for people to buy too.

For the Food Waste fun, our toy pets and mini bins will be waiting to be fed with the right food items and we'll be testing your bin knowledge, providing poster Food Hero templates to showcase design skills and have a Food Waste Q&A board.

We know everyone is loving the chat about Food Waste at the moment and this is a great opportunity to get your kids involved too.

More about the Festival here including the full programme - don't miss it!
https://facebook.com/events/s/festival-of-leisure-2026/1402650268067637/

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See you there!
South Derbyshire Business Advice Service
South Derbyshire CVS
South Derbyshire - Housing
Active South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire Environmental Health - SDDC

11/06/2026

Check out our racing Snails getting a summer makeover from Rosliston Rangers Andrew and Graeme.
Slower than a snail, it's taken me a week to post the photos... 😂
Great that the snails can now feel their way forward across the meadow!
🐌 🐌 🐌
Many thanks to all our volunteer Rangers and gardeners for the great work they do on site.
Find out more about volunteering for individuals and corporate groups by emailing us [email protected]
or look at our website
www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk

Come and visit our lovely site, say hi to the snails and check out our fab cafe too - now open til 5pm for the summer

Many thanks to the fab team at Outdoor Classrooms for creating our snails 🐌 😀 🙌

Rosliston Forestry Centre
South Derbyshire District Council
Visit South Derbyshire
We are South Derbyshire
Forestry England in the National Forest
The National Forest
The Hub Cafe Rosliston
Rosliston parkrun

11/06/2026

We're really pleased to share this lovely arts/ cycling opportunity in Moira which is a The National Forest project (not ours!).
It's funded through their Caroline Scothern Award, in memory of a very special colleague who loved cycling and especially working with people who were new to cycling....

Under the Canopy – Pedal Slow

Join artist Lynne Hollingsworth for calm, creative cycling sessions inspired by woodland colour, texture and light.

These FREE workshops designed for adults (18+) combine gentle cycling, sensory noticing and simple art‑making. You’ll be encouraged to move at your own pace, with the option to cycle, walk or pause as needed, whilst exploring the landscape through drawing, mark making and natural materials.

No previous art experience required, just the willingness to have a go. All materials provided.

Participants will need to provide own bike and helmet. Anyone that’s interested but do not have access to a bike can get in touch for support with options - [email protected]

There are six dates across June and July at Hicks Lodge and Moira Furnace, with flexible booking so you can join one, a couple, or the full series.


Sessions take place on:

Tues 23rd, Sun 28th & Tues 30th June

Sun 5th,12th & 19th July

For more information and to book your place - https://bit.ly/pedal-slow

Under the Canopy – Pedal Slow 🚲🌿

Slow the pace and reconnect with the Forest this summer. ☀️

Join artist Lynne Hollingsworth for calm, creative cycling sessions inspired by woodland colour, texture and light.

These FREE workshops (18+) blend gentle cycling, sensory noticing and simple art‑making – all to be joined at your own pace and you are welcome to cycle, walk or pause whenever you need.

There are six dates across June and July at Hicks Lodge and Moira Furnace, with flexible booking so you can join one, a couple, or the full series.

👉 Book your place here: https://bit.ly/pedal-slow

Forestry England in the National Forest
Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park