Pollinators event at Hazeland
9th August, Hazeland
The meadows at Hazeland are teeming with butterflies and other pollinators in August. Inspired by Butterfly Conservation’s ‘Big Butterfly Count’ we are inviting you to come and […]
Image - Kevan Wind
Fungi safari at Hazeland
12th October, Hazeland
Take a walk with foraging and mushroom expert Fred Gillam. We will see what is coming up in our woods, and Fred will tell us about the […]
Bat walk at Hazeland
27th August, Hazeland
Come and join us for an evening walk around Hazeland to look for bats. Guides will be there to show you around the site and help you […]
Family nature activity day at Hazeland
3rd August, Hazeland
The wonderful 34 acre Hazeland site includes riverside meadow, ancient woodland and hillside meadows with views across the surrounding area. The days will feature a range of […]
Family nature activity day at Hazeland
5th July, Hazeland
The wonderful 34 acre Hazeland site includes riverside meadow, ancient woodland and hillside meadows with views across the surrounding area. The days will feature a range of […]
Family Nature Activities at Great Avon Wood
14th July, Great Avon Wood, Parsonage Lane, Publow, Near Pensford
Join us for a family afternoon to explore the world of wildlife in the hedgerows, meadows and trees at our developing Great Avon Wood site near Pensford. […]
Bat walk at Hazeland
28th August, Hazeland near Calne
Did you know there are 18 different kinds of bats in the UK, they can live for up to 30 years, they are the only true flying […]
Family Nature Activity Session
22nd August, Hazeland near Calne
The wonderful 34 acre Hazeland site includes riverside meadow, ancient woodland and hillside meadows with views across the surrounding area. The days will feature a range of […]
Family Nature Activity Session
12th August, Hazeland near Calne
The wonderful 34 acre Hazeland site includes riverside meadow, ancient woodland and hillside meadows with views across the surrounding area. The days will feature a range of […]
Autumn Tree Identification Walk at Great Avon Wood
6th October, Great Avon Wood off Blackrock Lane, Publow
Enjoy the changing seasons and learn more about identifying native trees this autumn. Do you recognise native tress from the seeds, nuts and berries they produce in […]
Summer Tree Identification Walk at Great Avon Wood
14th June, Great Avon Wood, Parsonage Lane, Publow, Near Pensford
Would you like to learn more about identifying native British trees? Summer is a great time to do this, when the trees are in full leaf and […]
Spring Tree Identification Walk at Great Avon Wood
12th April, Great Avon Wood off Blackrock Lane, Publow
Build your confidence with identifying native trees in springtime. Do you know your hawthorn from your hazel, your birch from your beech, or even your English oak […]
Chaffinch, Credit: Ed Drewitt
Early Morning Birdsong Walk at Great Avon Wood
27th April, Great Avon Wood, Parsonage Lane, Publow, Near Pensford
Come and start your weekend with an early morning birdsong guided walk at Great Avon Wood. The woodland, hedgerows and open country are ideal for a mix […]
Walking the new Great Avon Wood
31st May, Great Avon Wood, Parsonage Lane, Publow, Near Pensford
Enjoy some glorious countryside in springtime on this 3 mile walk in the Publow valley. The walk will take place across the site of Avon Needs Trees’ […]
Credit: Susan Barker
Tales from the Landscape
7th April, Great Avon Wood, Parsonage Lane, Publow, Near Pensford
Join Mendip Story Circle as they explore the landscape at Great Avon Wood through the world of storytelling. The Valley around the 113 acres as Great Avon […]
Stories Under the Ancient Oak
27th August, Great Avon Wood, Parsonage Lane, Publow, Near Pensford
Join us for storytelling around the Publow Oak as Lisa Schniedau shares tales of ancient trees and woodland folklore. The Publow Oak has been growing for centuries. […]
All Things Trees – From Saplings to the Publow Oak at Great Avon Wood
12th August, Parsonage Lane, off the A37, north of Pensford
Do you know your Quercus Robur from your Quercus Petraea? Would you like to learn more about identifying native British trees? Come and join Neill Talbot from […]
Family Nature-Activity Day at Great Avon Wood
23rd July, Parsonage Lane, off the A37, north of Pensford
Join us for our family day to explore the world of trees (both young and ancient), meadows and wildlife at Great Avon Wood near Pensford. Together we […]
Outdoor Wellbeing Day
23rd April, Hazeland, Bremhill, Near Calne
As we come into Spring’s lighter days, and a time of new growth, we invite you to join us for an afternoon of nature focused activities to […]
