6 September: family event

Come join us for some Woodland Magic on 6 September!

Our next Volunteer Action Morning and Rhythm of Nature family event will take place on Saturday 6th September.

When & Where:

  • Enter at the green arch on Gipton Wood Road
  • Volunteer session runs 10:00–12:00
  • Family event runs 10:30-12:30

What’s Happening:

  • Sycamore pulling and litter picking (10:00-12:00)
  • Woodland Magic family event (10:30-12:30): woodland crafts, campfire, sowing wildflowers around the new substation, and planting acorns to grow on
  • Harvest produce table: bring along any surplus fruit, veg, jams, chutneys, or homemade produce to swap, donate, or buy. Proceeds go to Friends of Gipton Wood.
  • And of course, the usual tea and cake at 11:00!

Come along to volunteer, swap or buy homemade goodies, or keep the kids busy with fun activities from Dora. There’s something for everyone.

We hope to see you there! 💚

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