What's On
DIG. BUILD. EXPLORE. LEARN. SEE. DISCOVER.
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Burnopfield Plantation
- Entrance by garages between 33 & 35 Birch Crescent, Burnopfield, NE16 6JQ
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Bay Bridge Picnic Site
- On the B6306 near Blanchland, nearest postcode DH8 9UB.
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Putties Wood, Shotley Grove
- Car park at end of Shotley Grove, by metal footbridge, DH8 8SF
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St John's Church Hall Snods Edge
- Snods Edge, Shotley Bridge, County Durham, DH8 9TJ
23apr10:30 am- 2:30 pmWoodland Volunteering Burnopfield PlantationDo something practical
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Learn how to build steps to improve the footpaths and help more local people explore this beautiful woodland. All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided as well as tea and
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Learn how to build steps to improve the footpaths and help more local people explore this beautiful woodland.
All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided as well as tea and coffee; please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for outdoors and bring a packed lunch and a drink. You may wish to bring waterproofs, depending on the weather on the day.
Come along and learn new skills, make friends and have fun whilst carrying out a programme of practical woodland and access tasks.
To find the volunteers on the day, please call Peter on 07484 093411.
Time
(Monday) 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location
Burnopfield Plantation
Entrance by garages between 33 & 35 Birch Crescent, Burnopfield, NE16 6JQ
28apr9:00 pm- 2:00 pmLand of Oak & Iron Wildlife Group Searching for Slow worms
Event Details
Are slow worms a snake or a lizard? Come and find out! Learn how to recognise slow worm habitat and how to identify these animals from other reptile species. Please wear
Event Details
Are slow worms a snake or a lizard? Come and find out! Learn how to recognise slow worm habitat and how to identify these animals from other reptile species.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing; sturdy footwear is essential. Activities are aimed at age 10 and over; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential, further details will be provided on booking.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Bay Bridge Picnic Site
On the B6306 near Blanchland, nearest postcode DH8 9UB.
30apr10:30 am- 2:30 pmWoodland Volunteering Putties Wood Shotley GroveDo something practical
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The path from Allensford to Shotley Grove runs through this woodland owned by Derwent Angling Club. We will be supporting the Club to install seating along the path,
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The path from Allensford to Shotley Grove runs through this woodland owned by Derwent Angling Club. We will be supporting the Club to install seating along the path, offering walkers a chance to rest and soak up the sights and sounds of nature
Please meet in the car park on Shotley Grove Road, all tools, equipment and gloves will be provided as well as tea and coffee. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for outdoors and bring a packed lunch and a drink. You may wish to bring waterproofs, depending on the weather on the day.
Come along and learn new skills, make friends and have fun whilst carrying out a programme of practical woodland and access tasks.
To find the volunteers on the day, please call Peter on 07484 093411.
Time
(Monday) 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location
Putties Wood, Shotley Grove
Car park at end of Shotley Grove, by metal footbridge, DH8 8SF
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
14th may 2018 10:30 am - 14th april 2018 2:30 pm
3may10:30 am- 3:30 pmWoodland Owners Seminar & WorkshopWorking together
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An opportunity for owners of woodland within Land of Oak & Iron to come together and learn how to turn a woodland management plan into reality on the ground. Information
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An opportunity for owners of woodland within Land of Oak & Iron to come together and learn how to turn a woodland management plan into reality on the ground. Information will also be available about writing a management plan and where to turn for help and advice.
These days are always an excellent opportunity to meet with other owners and share ideas.
This event is strictly by invitation only, please contact Peter Downes if you would like to attend by email pdownes@durhamwt.co.uk or 07484 093411.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
16may10:00 am- 3:00 pmWoodland Volunteering at Castlehills WoodlandVolunteering with a view
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Support Woodland Trust volunteers who have started this new group caring for a recently planted wood with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley. All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided
Event Details
Support Woodland Trust volunteers who have started this new group caring for a recently planted wood with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley.
All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided as well as tea and coffee; please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for outdoors and bring a packed lunch and a drink. You may wish to bring waterproofs, depending on the weather.
Learn new skills, make friends and have fun whilst carrying out a programme of practical woodland and access tasks.
For more information please contact the Woodland Trust.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Castlehills Woodland, Castleside
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
20th june 2018 10:00 am18th july 2018 10:00 am15th august 2018 10:00 am19th september 2018 10:00 am17th october 2018 10:00 am21st november 2018 10:00 am19th december 2018 10:00 am16th january 2019 10:00 am20th february 2019 10:00 am20th march 2019 10:00 am
Contact
Woodland Trustvolunteering@woodlandtrust.org.uk
19may9:30 am- 1:00 pmFeaturedLocal Groups ForumSupporting your community
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We’re inviting up to two representatives from local special interest groups across our area to come to our Local Groups Forum. This event is designed to create networking opportunities and
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We’re inviting up to two representatives from local special interest groups across our area to come to our Local Groups Forum. This event is designed to create networking opportunities and encourage link-ups where there is a joint purpose, between different groups. People will be able to meet and mingle with representatives from other groups who share similar interests, visions or values, while discovering ways they can work together in the Land of Oak & Iron to achieve one common purpose.
There’s a whole host of different opportunities for groups to work together and the purpose of this event is to help find those synergies and put collaborative plans in place for the future.
Places are strictly limited and must be booked in advance here.
Time
(Saturday) 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
26may10:00 am- 3:00 pmLand of Oak & Iron Wildlife GroupWildflower Identification
Event Details
Learn how to identify some of the wonderful spring wild flowers in the grassland and woodland habitats. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear is essential, bring a packed lunch.
Event Details
Learn how to identify some of the wonderful spring wild flowers in the grassland and woodland habitats.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear is essential, bring a packed lunch. Activities are aimed at age 10 and over; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential, further details will be provided on booking.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
20jun10:00 am- 3:00 pmWoodland Volunteering at Castlehills WoodlandVolunteering with a view
Event Details
Support Woodland Trust volunteers who have started this new group caring for a recently planted wood with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley. All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided
Event Details
Support Woodland Trust volunteers who have started this new group caring for a recently planted wood with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley.
All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided as well as tea and coffee; please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for outdoors and bring a packed lunch and a drink. You may wish to bring waterproofs, depending on the weather.
Learn new skills, make friends and have fun whilst carrying out a programme of practical woodland and access tasks.
For more information please contact the Woodland Trust.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Castlehills Woodland, Castleside
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
18th july 2018 10:00 am15th august 2018 10:00 am19th september 2018 10:00 am17th october 2018 10:00 am21st november 2018 10:00 am19th december 2018 10:00 am16th january 2019 10:00 am20th february 2019 10:00 am20th march 2019 10:00 am
Contact
Woodland Trustvolunteering@woodlandtrust.org.uk
30jun3:00 pm- 5:30 pmLand of Oak & Iron Wildlife Group Bumblebee Identification
Event Details
Learn to identify our most common species of bumblebees and discover more about their fascinating ecology. The session will begin indoors at Blaydon Youth & Community Centre, before heading out
Event Details
Learn to identify our most common species of bumblebees and discover more about their fascinating ecology. The session will begin indoors at Blaydon Youth & Community Centre, before heading out to Cross Lane Meadows Nature Reserve for a field trip.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Activities are aimed at age 10 and over; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential, further details will be provided on booking.
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
FeaturedChopwell WoodFestHands on fun for everyone
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Enjoy a fabulous day out in Chopwell Wood, as we bring back this event for a second year. Try your hand at a host of heritage activities such as green
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Enjoy a fabulous day out in Chopwell Wood, as we bring back this event for a second year. Try your hand at a host of heritage activities such as green woodworking, let the kids run wild in the Bushcraft Dell and relax with a picnic or buy lunch from one of our many caterers.
Be the first to find out who’s coming on our Facebook page.
This event is brought to you by The Land of Oak & Iron working with Friends of Chopwell Wood and the Forestry Commission.
Time
Year Around Event (2018)
Location
Chopwell Wood
Access through main entrance off Hookergate Lane, High Spen
