Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC

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We run activities, education sessions and events at Rosliston Forestry Centre and other venues around South Derbyshire and The National Forest - for you!

We work with partners to provide opportunities for people to learn about the environment and have some fun too. Our events vary from the Science Discovery Day and Apple Day to the Summer walks around S. Derbyshire exploring the wildlife and heritage of the District. We run Wildlife Watch activities at Rosliston for families in the school holidays. For more info ring us or email [email protected]

You can also follow our activities with other partners at Rosliston on the Rosliston Forestry Centre page!

03/11/2026

🕵🏼‍♀️ Schools, groups and home educators:
Become a Nature Detectives or hunt for minibeasts with Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC.

Sessions run from March to November each year, so book now for your session with us in 2027 and bring learning to life outdoors.
🐞 Meet Larry the ladybird, one of the tiny creatures you may meet when you join the EEP team for one of our sessions.
🐞 Did you know that at this time of year Larry and his friends are preparing for the winter, snuggling down together in their large groups? They get cosy in the cracks within tree trunks, keeping warm together.
🐞 Ladybirds are super cool - literally! Their bodies, when hibernating, make different types of alcohol a bit like ‘antifreeze’ and this helps them to survive the cold winter.
Come and explore, discover, learn and have fun together with our friendly team.
🦡 Have a look here and see the range of sessions we offer: https://www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk/?page_id=145
🦉 Book your learning adventure in the National Forest with the Environmental Education Project online:
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

02/11/2026

🌱Saplings Outdoor Preschool is back this Weds 4th Nov 10.30-11.30am at Rosliston Forestry Centre for some autumn fun with the Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC team.
🍁Meet your Saplings leader by the outdoor classroom ready to take a short walk to our private woods to enjoy exploring, creating and outdoor play. We also have a sheltered area for fun outdoors anytime.
🗓️ 4th November (runs every weds in Derbyshire term time)
🕥 10.30am-11.30
💷 £6 per child / £4.50 for siblings and childminder groups.

🌱More info👉[email protected]
🌱Use this link to book your Saplings place: https://bit.ly/EEPEventBooking

🌿Nature fun & outdoor learning near Burton, Swadlincote and Ashby!

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

26/10/2026

🌱Our next Saplings session for toddlers & preschool kids is Weds 4th Nov 10.30-11.30am

Join the Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC team for fun in the woods.

🌱More info👉[email protected]
🌱Use this link to book your Saplings place: https://bit.ly/EEPEventBooking

🌿Nature fun & outdoor learning near Burton, Swadlincote and Ashby!

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

26/10/2026

👨🏻‍🏫 TEACHERS, HOME EDUCTAORS & GROUPS: Are you looking for a school trip this Autumn or next spring/summer? Want your class to explore habitats, find out about how animals and plants are adapted to live in their environments and have fun outdoors.
🐞The Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC has been providing outdoor education for schools and groups for over 30 years. Our aim is to provide fun, engaging learning experiences for groups of all ages with a strong focus on connection with nature and the outdoors.
🌳🌲Set in the heart of the National Forest, the Forestry Centre has lots of habitats to explore from woods, hedgerows and meadow areas to ponds and lakes.
🐛 We offer a variety of core sessions such as Pond Dipping, Nature Detectives, Shelter Building, Minibeast Hunting and Natural Sculpture, along with a variety of other sessions, all with links to the national curriculum. We cater for early years, KS 1, 2 and 3, home educated groups, SEN groups and adult groups. Our team can adapt any of our sessions to suit your learners or topics, which you are exploring, or create something bespoke just for your group.
🔎 Have a look and see what our team can offer: https://www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk/?page_id=145
Book your learning adventure in the National Forest with the Environmental Education Project online:
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

23/10/2026

🙏🏼Thank you to all the schools and individual Home Educated families who joined us for our Rolls-Royce Schools' Science Festival!

Watch this space for next year's dates!

Or register your interest by emailing [email protected]

What happens?

You will join Rolls-Royce professionals for some fun, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) workshops. Hosted by Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC
These are designed for schools and Home Ed families working at KS2 level.

🎢🏹🛰️✈️We had some lovely feedback about the sessions including this ❤️
“Thank you for a wonderful home ed day on Friday.
Up there with one of the best home ed taught days I’ve attended.
Full on, but fun and pitched at the right level for all ages to take from it what they wanted”

We offer sessions for schools all year round and can adapt any of them for groups of Home Ed families.
Our Wildlife Watch holiday activities work well for individual Home Ed families too.

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

22/10/2026

🎉Congratulations to Cherry Tree Hill Primary School who joined us last term for some fun shelter building in the woods.
🐞Their school has been selected in our prize draw to receive a copy of 'Minibeast Mysteries revealed'; a guide created by the Environmental Education Project team. Full of fabulous, fun facts and beautiful illustrations to inspire curious minds. The book is 'winging' its way to you shortly.

🦡Book a session with our team to be entered into the next draw.
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 sessions we can offer your group: https://www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk/?page_id=145
Book your learning adventure in the National Forest with the Environmental Education Project here: Book online here www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/rosliston-school-bookings
Or email us: [email protected]

Rosliston Forestry Centre
The National Forest
South Derbyshire District Council

21/10/2026

South Derbyshire Council and independent researchers People and Places Insight are undertaking a review of Swadlincote Town Centre.

The results are used in a variety of ways, including; developing regeneration projects, attracting funding, measuring the impact of events and festivals, creating town centre partnerships, planning projects and promoting investment.

As part of the process, the following short survey has been devised to allow town centre users and non-users to provide their ratings and views on various aspects of Swadlincote.

Please take 2 minutes to complete this important survey.

https://orlo.uk/6Npgx

📅 Closing date: Sunday 1 November 2026

21/10/2026

🌟🎄EDIT: Join the Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre SDDC team for our Christmas Wreath making workshops. All materials provided.
21 November 2026 NOW FULLY BOOKED

🎄Remaining Workshop dates and times:

🗓️23 November 10am-12pm and 1-3pm

💷£25 per person

Part of a group? Contact us to arrange a private workshop on a mutually convenient date!

❗Booking essential. Book here https://bit.ly/EEPEventBooking
or for more information contact: [email protected]

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

20/10/2026

🌟 Help us celebrate South Derbyshire’s unsung heroes! 🌟

The Swadlincote Christmas Lights Unsung Hero competition is back for a second year and we need your nominations.

Do you know someone who makes a real difference behind the scenes? Someone inspiring who goes the extra mile for their community but doesn’t always get the recognition they deserve?

Now’s your chance to shine a light on them! ✨🌟

Nominations are now open. Find out more and submit your nomination on the South Derbyshire District Council website: bit.ly/sddc-unsung-hero

Share this post and help us celebrate the incredible people who make a difference in our community! 🎄

Address

Unit 1a, Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston
Swadlincote
DE128JX

Website

http://www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk/

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