Volunteer Tree Planting - Lower Chew Forest
2026-01-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Lower Chew Forest, Compton Dando, BS39 4NU, United Kingdom
Help us to grow the Forest of Avon – We’re welcoming volunteers to help us plant trees, woodlands and hedgerows across the West of England!
You’ll be helping to plant trees at Lower Chew Forest, a stunning 170-hectare nature restoration project led by Avon Needs Trees and funded by Forest of Avon.
Nestled between Bristol and Bath, this site will soon be home to 100,000 new trees and shrubs, forming a vibrant mosaic of habitats – woodland, wood pasture, wetlands, hedgerows, and species-rich grassland.
All abilities welcome, tools, gloves and training provided. You will need to bring sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing and your lunch.
Visit our Eventbrite to secure your spot. Exact location, meeting point and parking information will be sent upon signing up.
Volunteers will need to organise their own transport to site. We encourage lift sharing where possible. Toilets are available on site.
Connecting with nature and spending time in green spaces has proven benefits to our mental wellbeing and physical health. Our volunteer days are the perfect way to enjoy the many benefits of spending time outdoors, while giving back to nature and feeling the satisfaction of helping your local area to become a little bit greener.
If you have any questions, please email info@forestofavontrust.org

Volunteer Tree Planting - Bathampton Meadows
2026-01-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Bathampton Meadows, Bathampton, Bath, BA1 7DE, United Kingdom
Help us to grow the Forest of Avon – We’re welcoming volunteers to help us plant trees, woodlands and hedgerows across the West of England!
Join us in restoring nature at Bathampton Meadows. Help plant 9,000 trees and shrubs across 8 hectares along the River Avon, creating a rich and diverse habitat for wildlife, contributing to this beautiful landscape.
All abilities welcome, tools, gloves and training provided. You will need to bring sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing and your lunch.
Visit our Eventbrite to secure your spot. Exact location, meeting point and parking information will be sent upon signing up.
Volunteers will need to organise their own transport to site. We encourage lift sharing where possible. Unfortunately, toilets are not available at this site.
Connecting with nature and spending time in green spaces has proven benefits to our mental wellbeing and physical health. Our volunteer days are the perfect way to enjoy the many benefits of spending time outdoors, while giving back to nature and feeling the satisfaction of helping your local area to become a little bit greener.
If you have any questions or just want to get an idea of what to expect at one of our volunteering days, please take a look at our FAQ page, or email info@forestofavontrust.org

Orchard Workday: Winter Pruning at Wickwar Playing Fields
2026-01-20 10:30 - 15:00 | Wickwar Playing Fields, GL12 8JB
Join the Forest of Avon for a day of Winter fruit tree pruning and orchard care.
Janine from the Forest of Avon , will deliver training in Winter fruit tree pruning techniques on the young fruit trees in the community orchard at Wickwar Playing Fields. Attendees will be taught the key principles in fruit tree pruning, and practical techniques in how to effectively prune apple and pear trees.
The day will consist of the training session in the morning and then an afternoon of practicing the techniques learnt under the supervision of Janine. All Health and Safety provision will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session. No skills or expertise required, all training, tools and PPE are provided.
For more information and to sign up, please visit our Eventbrite page.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk

Orchard Workday: Winter Pruning at Eastville Park
2026-01-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Eastville Park, BS5 6XA
Join the Forest of Avon for a day of Winter fruit tree pruning and orchard care.
Janine from the Forest of Avon , will deliver training in Winter fruit tree pruning techniques on the young fruit trees in the community orchard at Eastville Park Attendees will be taught the key principles in fruit tree pruning, and practical techniques in how to effectively prune apple and pear trees.
The day will consist of the training session in the morning and then an afternoon of practicing the techniques learnt under the supervision of Janine. All Health and Safety provision will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session. No skills or expertise required, all training, tools and PPE are provided.
For more information and to sign up, please visit our Eventbrite page.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk
