Wednesday Volunteering Days in Chopwell Wood, in partnership with Forestry England. Volunteers do not have to be members of the Friends. Any willing helpers meet between 9 and 9.30 am to sign in at the Forest Classroom / Volunteer Room. Learn more about the woodland and meet new friends. Photo above shows volunteers installing a new bench.
No experience is necessary – just elbow grease and lots of enthusiasm. Training, tools and equipment are provided, but you’ll need to wear suitable clothing. Tasks are usually led/or allocated by Forestry England staff and finish by about 3.30pm. Bring a packed lunch if you’re staying all day – tea and coffee are provided.
New volunteers are requested to first complete this online form before attending – https://public.forestryengland.uk/EOI/ . For further information please contact Forestry England on 01388 488312 or email the Active Forests Co-ordinator lucy.brenkley@forestryengland.uk
Check the “Chopwell Wood – Wednesday Volunteers” page on Facebook for more details and photos of the types of work undertaken.
There are plenty of other opportunities to get involved besides the Wednesday sessions. Could you help out at events? Do you have any special skills you could share or would you like to be involved in the projects in the Wood? Getting involved doesn’t have to take a lot of time and you’d be surprised how a little effort reaps great rewards!
You can contact, Lucy at Forestry England, as above, or the Friends at info@friendsofchopwellwood.org.uk