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March 2017
AGM and Help for Hedgehogs talk
The Friends of Oakley Wood Annual General Meeting will start at 7:30pm, followed by a talk by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s Senior Hedgehog Officer, Simon Thompson. Simon with give us a glimpse into the prickly world…
Find out more »May 2017
Spring woodland walk
Take in the spring air, sights and scents on this ramble about the wood. Joining Karl Curtis from Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, learn about the woodland management as well as spotting many of the species that…
Find out more »Woodland condition surveying
A survey day for our regular volunteer group. For further information please contact George Green at Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, and let him know in advance if you wish to help out.
Find out more »June 2017
Discovering bird song
Join us for this walk around Oakley Wood led by local bird expert Colin Potter. Colin will draw our attention to the birds in the wood, paying particular attention to their calls and songs. As…
Find out more »July 2017
Butterfly surveying
Help us to monitor butterfly populations in Oakley Wood. For further information please contact George Green at Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, and let him know in advance if you wish to help out.
Find out more »October 2017
Pond management
A day of practical work helping to manage the woodland. This task aims to focus on pond management, but the precise details may change. As ever, please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear. For…
Find out more »November 2017
Sycamore control
Another chance to help out with the management of the wood. The plan this month is to remove some of the sycamore to allow a greater diversity of native tree and shrub species to thrive.…
Find out more »January 2018
Coppicing and sycamore control
A practical task day in the woods, run by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. Coppicing hazel and controlling the spread of sycamore to promote biodiversity. The plan may change nearer the time! As ever, please wear suitable…
Find out more »Hedgerow planting
Come along and help plant a new hedgerow along the wood's boundary. Great fun and highly rewarding! As ever, please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear. Please contact George in advance if you plan…
Find out more »February 2018
Practical task day
The last winter task day. We'll let you know what's planned nearer the time, but it's sure to be fun and involve tea and biscuits! As ever, please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear.…
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