CHOPWELL WOOD EVENTS  2024

FORESTRY ENGLAND have activities as part of their Feel Good In the Forest programme, these include weekly walks, cycling and low-impact exercise sessions.  You can find more information at – https://www.forestryengland.uk/feel-good-in-the-forest
Places must be booked – contact  lucy.brenkley@forestryengland.uk
Also, contact Lucy for further details about Volunteering.

Chopwell ParkRun is weekly on Saturday at 9 am – start is 5 minutes walk from the main car park.  Be there at the start point at least 5 minutes before the actual start to sign in.

Friends Members are welcome to attend our Trustees meetings which are usually held at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of the month.  Just contact us to check for any change of meeting day or time.

Volunteering
Wednesdays
Meet to sign in between 9 to 9.30 am
Volunteering sessions are on Wednesdays – meet at the Forest Classroom/Volunteer Room to carry out conservation and maintenance tasks in the Wood, in partnership with  Forestry England.  A chance to learn more about Chopwell Wood, learn new skills and meet new friends.
Tea/Coffee provided, but bring a packed lunch if staying all day.  Sessions usually finish by 3.30 pm.

Woodland Spring Clean
Sunday
28th April
11 am – 2 pm
You can do your bit to keep Chopwell Wood tidy by helping Forestry England staff and Friends volunteers with this litter pick.  Come along any time to the Main Car Park between 11am and 2pm – gloves, litter pickers and bags will be provided.

Party in the Pines

Sunday
14th July
11 am – 4 pm
Our FREE family fun day, Party in the Pines is just a short walk from the main car park.  Activities for all ages, information stalls, trails to follow, live music and street food.

Bat Watch
T.B.C.
A dusk walk to discover the Bats in Chopwell Wood.  A torch is useful for this walk.  Please wear sturdy shoes, and suitable clothing for the woodland trail near the river.  Event leader T.B.C.  Booking required in advance.
Further details here later – Bat Watch

Fungal Wander
Sunday

T.B.C.

A wander around the woodland to learn about the world of fungi.  Event will be led by our Conservation Officer, Oisin MacNamara.  Booking required in advance.
Commercial picking of fungi is NOT PERMITTED.
Further details here later – Fungal Foray

Christmas Tree Sales
Saturday & Sunday
30th November & 1st December,  7th/8th & 14th December
8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Our Christmas event will include the sale of Christmas Trees in 2024.  We hope that the first two days will have stalls, woodland information, music, and street food.
Trees will also be sold on the additional dates shown.  More details here later – Christmas in the Wood

Our events programme is subject to change but all details will be posted here and on our Facebook page.