Join us on Saturday 6th December, 10.30-12.30, for our December Rhythm of Nature family event, just inside the Wood from the green arch entrance at the end of Gipton Wood Road. A firm favourite in the calendar, you can weave your own willow wreath frame and then decorate it with foliage taken from Gipton Wood…
Join us on Saturday 6th December, 10-12, for our December Volunteer Action Morning, meeting at the green arch entrance at the end of Gipton Wood Road. In December, we will be removing invasive and non-native species from the wood, focusing on the invasive species planted around the substation next to Roundhay Road at the bottom…
We’re really excited to have launched this website on our socials and to our community of Friends. We’d like to say a huge THANK YOU to Climate Action Leeds and to our Local Councillors, Lisa Martin, Jordan Bowden and Zara Hussain, and the Inner North East Leeds Community Committee, for funding the development of this…
Over 30 people gathered in Gipton Wood on a very wet Sunday afternoon (19th October 2025) for the annual FOGW Fungi Foray. Wildlife expert Steve Joul led the group, sharing his extensive knowledge not only of the fungi but of other aspects of wildlife in the wood. Very quickly our eyes to adjust to spotting…
Join us on Saturday 1st November, 10-12, for our November Volunteer Action Morning, meeting at the green arch entrance at the end of Gipton Wood Road. In November, we will be thinning saplings to improve age diversity and enhance regeneration. This year, our focus will also be on access and safety, taking out saplings that…
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…
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…
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: What’s Happening: 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…
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.
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…