Upcoming events

We invite you to lend a hand in Buckenham Wood as part of our ongoing woodland management plan. These work days are a great opportunity to connect with nature, meet like-minded people, and make a real difference to the health of Buckenham Wood.

Regular woodland work days

• Wednesday 14th October 12:00 - 14:00

• Sunday 18th October 10:00 - 12:00 

Where to meet:

•  Meet the volunteer coordinator by the BAWT noticeboard. Located on the northern boundary path.

• What three words: https://w3w.co/action.flank.fillings

Possible tasks, depending on numbers:

• Bramble bashing to clear the bluebell bed of unwanted bramble encroachment

• Bank clearance and unwanted scrub control

• Removing sycamore saplings

• Clearing a fence line, removing wire and posts, and cutting vegetation

• Clearing logs and brushwood from the 'sandy bank'

• Moving brash

• Edging paths with natural material

• Clearing vegetation around seating

• Cutting back vegetation encroaching on paths

Each session will support different aspects of our woodland management plan. While the specific tasks are still being finalised, they may include some of the things listed above. We’ll share more details closer to each date, (including times) so you’ll know what to bring and how to prepare. If you would like to find out more about what our previous volunteer work days involved, read our past events page.

To find out more about this and the other recommended changes in our woodland management plan, read our dedicated website page (click here).

If you are interested in receiving email notification of our woodland work days please sign up to become a volunteer.

Whether you're a seasoned BAWT volunteer or new to woodland work, everyone’s welcome. Your time and energy is very much appreciated and help keep Buckenham Wood thriving for wildlife and the community.

If you have any questions please email: info@buckenhamancientwoodland.org