Trailcam update 11 – a year by the pond
This latest video of trailcam clips is set in the context of how the water level in the pond varies over the course of a year (the only sounds on the video are the natural […]
Where has the wildlife gone?
As most of you will know, we have a trail camera in the wood. This has been positioned at the pond in the SW of the wood for some time, as this tends to be […]
Announcement of 2023 AGM
The next Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Oakley Wood will take place on 14 March 2023 at the Barford Memorial Hall at 7.30 pm. After the formal business of the meeting there will […]
Advance notice of AGM
This is an advance notice of the next AGM, which will take place on 14 March 2023 in Barford Memorial Hall. This is a date for your diary. More details to come closer to the […]
Task weekend Sunday February 26th
This is a reminder of the final task weekend in Oakley Wood for this winter. George Green of the WWT will as usual be leading the morning work party. George hasn’t yet let me know […]
Task Weekend 27th November
This is a reminder of the third task weekend in Oakley Wood. George Green of the WWT will as usual be leading the activity, and will have some of the usual energetic winter activities lined […]
‘Tis the season for fungi
Autumn is the best season for finding mushrooms, and it’s pretty much over for this year. Here are a few new ones I photographed in the wood – not necessarily uncommon, just haven’t yet made […]
Task Weekend 30th October
This is a reminder of the second task weekend in Oakley Wood. The first weekend was energetic sycamore sapling removal; this time is will be ride-side coppicing. George Green of the WWT will as usual […]
The Ephemeral Seat
I made a seat for the wood from brash that was lying about, mostly just to see if I could. No screws or nails, just jointed wood. It seemed OK and surprisingly strong, so I […]
Winter work parties 2022/2023
It’s that time of the year again – when George Green of WWT leads weekend work parties in Oakley Wood, allowing volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks. It’s a great way to feel […]