This record contains the report and documentation of guided forest excursions and restoration activities implemented within the Y-FOREST project. The activities included expert-led forest excursions and a community-based forest clean-up action, providing participants with hands-on experience in forest ecosystems, climate change impacts, and sustainable forestry practices. Participants engaged in observation, documentation, and restoration activities, contributing to increased awareness and environmental responsibility. This research was supported by the project Y-FOREST (G-01-2024-1), funded by the European Union through FORWARDS (Horizon Europe Project No. 101084481) grants to third parties managed by European Forest Institute.