We are inviting you to take some time out and to connect with nature each month at Diamond Wood Country Park, on the edge of Rugby.
This is the third of our new monthly sessions, which will be running every third Sunday of the month from August 2025 - July 2026. These sessions are thanks to funding support from Severn Trent Community Fund. To find out more see here: Diamond Wood Country Park | Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
What will we be doing?
For this third session we will be meeting at 10.30 and having a gentle walk around the site together. We will take some time to litsen to and learn about the things we can hear around us - using some mobile phone apps, ID books and charts, we will see what bird species we can hear and see.
We will be slowly exploring the site together and taking some time to be quiet, calm and reflective.
We will end the session back in the car park for a cup of tea/coffee and a chance to chat.
Is it for me?
This session is for anyone who wants to gently explore nature and spend time with other people. You don't need to know anything about nature to join us - any level of nature knowledge is welcome!
It will be a slow paced walk, on largely grass pathways, with some inclines. There are also some steps from the car park.
Families are welcome to attend, but the sessions will be largely designed for adults (18+) and any children must be accompanied by an adult.
We would love to have local Rugby residents joining us for these sessions, but anyone is welcome :-)
If you are looking for something a bit more physcially active we are also running a monhtly practical conservation sessions at Diamond Wood on the first Saturday of the month - please contact Lucy.Hawker@wkwt.org.uk to find out more.
How do I get there, and can I park?
Diamond Wood is on the south side of Rugby and is owned by Rugby Borough Council: Rugby Diamond Wood Country Park - Rugby Borough Council.
There will be parking available for this session at the Rainsbrook Cemetary and Crematorium. When you book your place and recieve an email from us with more details we will explain the parking arrangements further.
Diamond Wood can also be reached on foot from Rugby using the linear pathway along Ashlawn cutting Ashlawn Cutting | Warwickshire Wildlife Trust.
There are bus routes that stop near the site, but please check Sunday bus times as they may operate a reduced timetable.
Who is leading it?
The session will be led by Anna Wright, Health and Wellbeing Manager, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust.
Where can I find out more?
If you have questions we haven't answered here, please contact Anna.Wright@wkwt.org.uk who will be able to help you.
