Forthcoming Activities & Events
Welcome to our Activities section, here you will find details of the latest activities and events coming up in and around the Montefiore Woodland. So come along and learn about the woodland and its inhabitants. If you have any questions about any of our upcoming activities send us a message via our contact us page or you can email us at montefiorewoodland@gmail.com.
Forthcoming Work Parties
Beautiful Primroses – Thanks to Lisa for donated plants
March 2017 work party – chippings
Spring has sprung in the woodland.
Work parties will be held on the first Saturday of the month 10am – 12 noon (weather permitting) commencing on:
When? Saturday 5th May
Saturday 2nd June
Saturday 7th July NB National Meadows Day
Where? Meet in the Clearing in Montefiore Woodland.
What? Tasks : Hopefully we will receive a delivery of wood chippings to spread along as many pathways as possible. Shovels and wheelbarrows will be useful. The clearing of shoots of Alexander will also need urgent attention as the warm sunshine has resulted in an explosion of growth. Plus our on-going litter collection.
big butterfly count Montefiore Woodland
big butterfly count
Marbled White
19th July,2015
When? 5th Aug Big Butterfly Count.
Where? Meet in the Clearing in Montefiore Woodland.
What? To count the number of butterflies seen in the woodland for the national survey big butterfly count.
Plus an opportunity to see a variety of moths trapped in the local area from the night before.
Privet Hawk-moth – July work party
Privet Hawk-moth – July work party
Community Evening Bat Strolls around the woodland and in the local area.
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Shirley’s talk prior to Bat Walk 26th Aug 17
Bat Strolls are held on the LAST Friday of the summer months.
When? Friday 29th June 9pm,
Friday 27th July 8:30pm
Friday 31st Aug 7:30pm PLUS the opening of our NEW Moth Trap kindly funded by Michelle Fenner from the Councillors Community Fund.
NB Do check our website for last minute updates as these walks only take place if weather conditions are favourable and may change!
Where? Meet in the Clearing in Montefiore Woodland.
What? An informative talk regarding bats in the local area followed by a gentle strong within the woodland, along the alleyways to King George VI Park, then returning back to the woodland.
Forthcoming Committee Meeting
When? Wednesday 25th May, 2018. at 7pm.
Where? Montefiore Arms – Back Room
What? Committee Meeting
To discuss forthcoming work parties, events and activities.
