Our 25th Anniversary was celebrated in style at the annual Gipton Wood Summer Fayre on June 7th. This include a nature trail, treasure hunt and, woodland crafts with delicious home made cakes , roasted marshmallows over a fire pit and hotdogs. A lovely community event enjoyed by over 150 people.
On a beautiful spring day a group of 24 people had an interesting walk around Gipton Wood looking at the beautiful carpet of bluebells guided by naturalist Steve Joul. He explained the complexities of hybridisation in the bluebells between native and Spanish bluebells and the presence of albino bluebells. Wild garlic was also in flower…
Groundwork Yorkshire have prepared plans for a once in a generation investment in Gipton Wood to renovate, upgrade and enhance this special ancient woodland, to ensure it will continue to thrive for nature and our community for the next twenty-five years. A huge thank you to Wade’s Charity for funding this work. In 2023 we…
The July Volunteer Action Morning concentrated on bramble pulling, extending the area which was worked on in 2024, in order to help the bluebells in the area flourish. It was a highly satisfying morning with the brambles lifting easily from the wood floor. We are hoping for a lovely showing of bluebells in this area next…
On 6, October despite the yellow warnings of wind, a group of volunteers together with council ranger Louise met to continue the work of establishing a dead hedge along the Copgrove Road edge of the Wood. The hedge consists of stakes driven into the ground about 2 metres apart in a one metre wide double…
Thank you to everyone who completed our consultation survey and provided feedback on proposals for Gipton Wood. We’re thrilled that 92% of respondents supported all or most of the proposals. We’re now working through the feedback to look at where we can improve the proposals, or where we may need to change or adjust them….
On Saturday 6th September, the Friends of Gipton Wood hosted a community event with a lively Forest School and a bring and share stall with produce from our gardens and kitchens. Over 60 local residents came and enjoyed the day. The Forest School, led by Dora, Laura and Christine explored the themes of Fire, Water…