Forest of Mercia CIC

10/08/2026

15/07/2026

We have teamed up with Cannock Chase Council to create a tree trail through cannock park & golf course. It will launch along side a heritage trail from 1-3pm at Cannock park this Monday. A great opportunity to learn about our local area.

30/06/2026

Join us for our beehive skep course on 18th July at Avoncroft Museum

26/06/2026

Last night we ditched the mud & donned our glad rags to celebrate the National Trusts first ever forest garden, Arcadia. Located at Sugborough Hall, Arcadia demonstrates how you can create a low maintenance self sustaining edible ecosystem, not only on a large scale, but also on a small scale in your own garden. We are delighted to have been able to help fund this inspiring project through DEFRA's Trees for Climate grant. Well done to head gardener Caroline and her team for creating such a beautiful space & hosting on an extremely hot evening. Arcadia will be open to the public this autumn & we think it's well worth a visit.
National Trust Midlands Shugborough Estate NT

11/06/2026

History: Beehive skeps are traditional domed hives made by coiling and stitching straw, used across Europe from at least the Middle Ages. They provided a simple way to keep bees for honey and wax, but their use declined here in the UK after WWI, partly due to the government restocking scheme, which....