Summer’s here – albeit a slightly soggy one so far – which means our events and engagement programme is in full swing here in central England! Most of our woodlands are busiest over the summer months, and our events give us an opportunity to engage...
Over the past 2 years we’ve delivered a number of events and training session in the central region for Woodland Trust volunteers. The events that have taken place have been a mixture of network style events and guided walks with a focus on relevant conservation topics....
Sadly we often have issues with litter in our woods, sometimes just general litter and sadly people choose to fly tip in our beautiful woods which has a detriment effect on the woodland and all the wildlife within it. Some of our volunteer threat detectors recently...
Spud Wood is 21 years old in 2019 and to celebrate this The Friends of Spud Wood and The Woodland Trust wanted to do something to encourage more people to visit and enjoy the wood. The idea of a new permanent orienteering course was suggested...
Hello all! Time flies and believe it or not, we are already in the process of beginning to pull together a plan for our north England volunteer gatherings and training programme for 2020. If you have been along to our volunteer gatherings we would really value your...
We are delighted to be able to invite you to our Cumbria Volunteer Gathering on Sat 2nd November 2019 10.30am – 3.30pm at Rydal Hall, near Ambleside, Cumbria This free event open to all volunteers is an opportunity to meet fellow volunteers and catch up with...
We are delighted to be able to invite you to our Yorks & Deryshire Volunteer Gathering on Sat 28th September 2019 10am – 4pm at Shipley Country Park, Heanor, Derbyshire This free event open to all volunteers is an opportunity to meet fellow volunteers and catch...
Well here we are, summer time, though around the Owlets with the weather as it is, you would never have thought we are now officially into summer, the exact opposite to last year! What’s happening around the Owlets? Well, a couple of weeks ago with the...
Do you know a hazel from a hawthorn or a buckthorn from a blackthorn? What happens when two tree species hybridise? Tree identification can be a bit tricky and it takes constant practice, but a group of volunteers attended a tree ID course at the...
We have created a survey monkey as your opinion matters to us. Taking a look at the volunteering events going forward, how would you like to see these events run? . In light of asking your opinion we have taken the decision to delay the Bristol,...