EVENTS
Activity Morning
Saturday 18th October, 10-11am
We are off to a great start with the Activity Mornings this autumn, as we will have the advice of professional hedge layer Robert Thomas, who has created beautiful hurdles in places like Queens Wood. He will guide us with traditional woodland management crafts such as coppicing and hurdle making this winter.
Do come and join us on Saturday, 18th October, from 10am to 12noon. Meet at Memorial Gate, top of Temple Fortune Hill. We have a lot to do to protect the vulnerable nature recovery areas. There are tasks for everyone and no special skills needed. Come and enjoy the feelgood glow of productive social exercise in nature! Children are very welcome but must be closely supervised.
Parasites' & Invertebrates on Plants
Sunday 12th October, 10-11am
On Sunday 12th October, 10-11am, we have a chance to follow in the literal footsteps of another nature detective with the guided walk, 'Parasites' & Invertebrates on Plants, led by renowned ecologist and plant gall specialist Tommy Root.
Come and join Tommy's exploration of nature's miracles hidden in plain sight! Tommy specialises the amazing variety of galls that cause abnormal, but mostly benign growths on plants. Caused by many organisms, such as insects, mites, bacteria, fungi and viruses, they are evidence of the enormous species diversity in the wood.
If you want to join this walk, please email Lotte Rasmussen on lotte@boyen.co.uk or text her on 07458-322-710. We ask for a £5 donation to help cover the costs - under 16s go free.
Big Wood KIDS
Nature Workshops
Autumn 2025
Autumn Magic Creative Workshop presented by Friends of Big Wood KIDS
Date: Sunday 19th October, 10am to 11.30am
Location: Big Wood
Bookings have opened for Big Wood KIDS creative workshops of 2025! Nature-inspired art and music for 0-6 year olds in the beautiful Little Wood nature reserve.
Book a place on Eventbrite via this link.
Sign up to follow Big Wood KIDS on Eventbrite and be kept updated about upcoming creative workshops for children of different ages.
If you want to join any of these walks, please email Lotte Rasmussen on lotte@boyen.co.uk or text her on 07458-322-710. We ask for a £5 donation to help cover the costs - under 16s go free
If you want to join any of the events, please email friendsofbigwood1@gmail.com, stating your preference.
Places on our guided walks are limited, If you want to join any of these walks, please email Lotte Rasmussen on lotte@boyen.co.uk or text her on 07458-322-710.
We ask for a £5 donation to help cover the costs - under 16s go free.