Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
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275,000 trees planted in the last three years thanks to project

11 February 2025
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Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ
Over 275,000 trees have been planted in the West Midlands as part of an ambitious three-year project to deliver tree planting across our local landscape and community spaces. 
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Fungi in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ

1 November 2024
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Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ
Many species of fungi can be spotted all year round, but you will see a particularly widespread array of different mushrooms and toadstools on autumnal walks. 
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Fixed point photography in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ

7 October 2024
 by 
Kelsey Wilson, Volunteer Assistant
Over the year, volunteers have started taking fixed point photography in set locations across the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ. Their photographs will help record the geographical and environmental changes in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ over time.
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Come and explore the autumn colours in the Arboretum

1 October 2024
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Ian Haywood, Senior ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Ranger
Unlike the trees that we plant in the rest of the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ which are native broadleaf species, in the Arboretum you will discover a diverse collection of trees from around the world.
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Behind the scenes: ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ foray with the Warwickshire Fungus Group

30 September 2024
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Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ
Fungi are a fascinating and diverse feature of the woodlands in the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ. In September, the Warwickshire Fungus Group visited Alne Wood. Read on to discover what was unearthed!
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Case Study: Harrison's supported internship at the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ

27 September 2024
 by 
Lauren French, Communications Assistant
Supported internships are work-based study programmes aimed at young people to help them overcome any barriers to employment they might otherwise face. Read Harrison’s story.
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Back to school: Bringing learning to life

2 September 2024
 by 
Philip Stickley, Senior Outdoor Teacher 
Learning outside the classroom provides a new dynamic for teachers and students. From spaces that captivate and inspire students, to creative ways of approaching the national curriculum that are engaging and memorable, learning in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ has significant benefits for the pupils and teachers we work with.
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