Forest of Avon

FREE TRAINING – Orchard Maintenance at Yate Common Orchard
2025-06-10 10:00 (Europe/London) | Yate Common Orchard, The Road to Nowhere, Yate, BS37 4PR
Learn techniques in Summer Pruning and maintaining orchard trees
Please sign up via our Eventbrite page.
We are running a programme of Orchard care workshops and volunteer days across community Orchards in Bristol, Bath and South Gloucester. We aim to train local communities in practical orchard management.
For this session our Project Officer Janine, will deliver a training workshop and practical session in orchard maintenance. We will be carrying out some much needed repairs on the tree stakes and tree ties and carrying weeding and mulching tasks around the trees.
All Health and Safety provisions will be covered in the safety briefing at the start of the session.
No skills or expertise required, all training, tools and PPE are provided.

FREE TRAINING – Fruit Tree Pruning and Orchard Maintenance at Brentry Lane, Bristol
2025-06-24 10:00 | Brentry Lane Green Space, Bristol, BS10 7QA, United Kingdom

Interested in year-round volunteering opportunities at Lower Chew Forest near Compton Dando?
2025-06-30 - 2026-03-31 | Lower Chew Forest, Compton Dando, BS39 4NU, United Kingdom
Head over to our partners at Avon Needs Trees to register and volunteer.
The postcode for the location is BS39 4NU, easily accessible by both car and bicycle. This postcode covers a large location so further details will be sent to you by email when you sign up with Avon Needs Trees. There are bus options from Keynsham, Wells and Bath to Marksbury with 30-40 minute walk from the nearest stop.

Orchard Workday: Winter Pruning at Elderberry Walk Orchard
2025-11-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Elderberry Walk Open Space, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6NW
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 Elderberry Walk Orchard located in Elderberry Walk Open Space, Bristol. 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

Volunteer Tree Planting - Lower Chew Forest
2025-12-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 15:00, 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 | 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 - Pucklechurch Wood
2025-12-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Pucklechurch, BS16
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!
At this site near Pucklechurch, you’ll be helping to plant trees that benefit people, wildlife, and the environment for generations to come.
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 Valley Walk Community Orchard
2025-12-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Valley Walk Community Orchard, The Groves, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 OAF
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 Valley Walk Community Orchard. 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

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, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-18 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

Volunteer Tree Planting - Southmead, Bristol
2026-02-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Greenway Centre, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 6AH
Join us to help increase tree cover in the heart of Bristol! You’ll be helping to plant trees around the grounds of Greenway Community Centre, including a small woodland area that will expand onto Badock’s Wood nature reserve. A mix of native species will be planted to expand the habitat for wildlife in the area, as well as a few fruit trees for community picking.
All tools will be provided, including gloves. You will need to wear appropriate footwear with good grip and ankle support, weather-appropriate clothing and bring your lunch. Wellies are recommended. Toilets are available in the community centre.
Visit our Eventbrite to secure your spot. Exact location, meeting point and parking information will be sent upon signing up.
The site is located at Greenway Centre, Doncaster Rd, Bristol, BS10 6AH.
Bike shelters are available on site, and bus numbers 36 and 2 stop close to the Greenway Centre and Southmead Adventure Playground.
Plenty of parking is available within the Greenway Centre car park. Volunteers will need to organise their own transport to site. We encourage lift sharing where possible.
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Orchard Workday: Winter Pruning at Begbrook Green Park
2026-02-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Begbrook Green Park, Five Acre Drive, BS16 1JA
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 Begbook Green 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

Orchard Workday: Winter Pruning at The Daisy Field Orchard
2026-03-17 10:00 - 15:00 | The Daisy Field, Station Road, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9XA, United Kingdom
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 The Daisy Field Community Orchard. 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
