Opinions are divided about insects. For some of us, insects are beautiful, fascinating, joyful creatures – their buzz or fluttering by a vital part of our spring and summer.

Often, if the subject of insects is raised, our instinct is to squirm. Insects don’t have the appeal of little hedgehogs snuggled in the autumn leaves or fox cubs playing in the grass, and yet…

A short story inspired by Tobias' visit to Nower Wood for International Children's Book Day

The orange-tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) is present throughout Surrey and is one of our most widespread and earliest emerging butterflies.

The yellow trumpets of daffodils brighten up the dullest spring day as they cluster together in gardens and roadsides during March and April. But these are often the planted or escaped garden…

How a Forest School course restored the spirits of an SWT manager

Discover our hidden gem for outdoor education this autumn...

Our brand new Leader of Outdoor Learning (Level 2) accredited course has just completed its first run and was a huge success! Laura Stone, our Outdoor Learning officer tells more...

Forest Schools changes lives - and not just the children's!

Nower Wood Education Centre has some amazing accessibility features so that everyone can enjoy nature - and now we have funding available for SEND groups to visit for free!