Forest of Avon

CANCELLED: Volunteer Tree Planting - Alveston
2025-03-19 09:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Alveston, Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35, United Kingdom
This event has been cancelled.
We need help planting trees to create the native, broadleaved woodlands of the future.
As part of our Trees for Climate fund, we will be planting throughout the winter across Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset and South Glos.
At this project we will be planting 260m of hedge, and eight wood pasture trees, to benefit to wildlife and develop habitat connectivity.
All abilities welcome, tools, gloves and training provided. You will need to bring sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing and your lunch.
Please sign up via our Eventbrite page.
Exact location, meeting point and parking information will be sent upon signing up – please do not refer to Eventbrite map for directions. 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 - Brentry
2025-03-06 09:30 - 14:00, 2025-03-05 09:30 - 14:00 | Brentry Lane Green Space, Bristol, BS10 7QA, United Kingdom
We need help planting trees to create the native, broadleaved woodlands of the future.
As part of our Trees for Climate fund, we will be planting throughout the winter across Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset and South Glos.
At this project we will be planting a new hedgerow to improve the public footpath.
All abilities welcome, tools, gloves and training provided. You will need to bring sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing and your lunch.
Please sign up via our Eventbrite page.
Exact location, meeting point and parking information will be sent upon signing up – please do not refer to Eventbrite map for directions. 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 - Chewton Keynsham, Bristol
2025-02-27 09:30 - 14:00 | Chewton Keynsham, Bristol, BS31
We need help planting trees to create the native, broadleaved woodlands of the future.
As part of our Trees for Climate fund, we will be planting throughout the winter across Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset and South Glos.
This tree planting event will be taking place in Chewton Keynsham, just outside of Keynsham, Bristol. At this project we will be planting a traditional orchard to increase biodiversity, benefitting pollinators, birds and bats.
All abilities welcome, tools, gloves and training provided. You will need to bring sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing and your lunch.
Please sign up via our Eventbrite page.
Exact location, meeting point and parking information will be sent upon signing up – please do not refer to Eventbrite map for directions. 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 - Wick
2025-02-26 09:30 - 14:00 | Wick, South Gloucestershire, BS30, United Kingdom
We need help planting trees to create the native, broadleaved woodlands of the future.
As part of our Trees for Climate fund, we will be planting throughout the winter across Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset and South Glos.
At this project we will be planting woodland, wood pasture and a hedge to create habitat and boost biodiversity.
All abilities welcome, tools, gloves and training provided. You will need to bring sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing and your lunch.
Please sign up via our Eventbrite page.
Exact location, meeting point and parking information will be sent upon signing up – please do not refer to Eventbrite map for directions. 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

Community Orchard Workday: Maintenance
2025-02-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Elderberry Walk Open Space, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6NW
As part of the ‘Orchard for Pollinators’ Project we are running a programme of practical Community Orchard workshops and volunteer workdays across Bristol, Bath and South Glos. With the aim of bringing orchards into active management to improve the habitat for local wildlife whilst providing training to volunteers in Orchard management.
For this session our Project Officer, Janine, will be showing the group how to look after the orchard, with tasks including weeding and mulching around the trees.
No skills or expertise required, all training, tools and PPE are provided. Please wear sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing, a packed lunch and plenty of water. Activities not suitable for under 16’s. Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site. Hot drinks will be provided but please bring lunch.
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 - Alveston
2025-02-20 09:30 - 14:00 | Alveston, Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35, United Kingdom
We need help planting trees to create the native, broadleaved woodlands of the future.
As part of our Trees for Climate fund, we will be planting throughout the winter across Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset and South Glos.
At this project we will be planting 260m of hedge, and eight wood pasture trees, to benefit to wildlife and develop habitat connectivity.
All abilities welcome, tools, gloves and training provided. You will need to bring sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing and your lunch.
Please sign up via our Eventbrite page.
Exact location, meeting point and parking information will be sent upon signing up – please do not refer to Eventbrite map for directions. 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

Community Orchard Workday: Fruit Tree Pruning
2025-02-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Valley Walk Community Orchard, The Groves, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 OAF
As part of the ‘Orchard for Pollinators’ Project we are running a programme of practical Community Orchard workshops and volunteer workdays across Bristol, Bath and South Glos. With the aim of bringing orchards into active management to improve the habitat for local wildlife whilst providing training to volunteers in Orchard management.
For this session our Project Officer Janine, will deliver training in the key principles of fruit tree pruning and and practical pruning techniques on young fruit trees.
Attendees will be taught practical techniques in fruit tree pruning using a variety of tools including hand saws and pole pruners.
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 the safety briefing at the start of the session.
Activities are not suitable for under 16’s. Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site. No skills or expertise required, all training, tools and PPE are provided. Please bring sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy, a packed lunch and plenty of water.
Please sign up via our Eventbrite page.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk

Volunteer Tree Planting - Woolverton
2025-02-13 09:30 - 14:00, 2025-02-12 09:30 - 14:00 | Woolverton, Exact location upon sign up, Woolverton, BA2

Community Orchard Workday: Restorative Pruning
2025-02-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Cock Road Ridge Open Space, Bristol, BS15 9SQ
As part of the ‘Orchard for Pollinators’ Project we are running a programme of Orchard maintenance workshops and volunteer days across Bristol, Bath and South Glos. With the aim of recruiting and training up volunteers to have the skills to care for their local community orchards.
For this session our Project Officer Janine, will deliver training in restorative fruit tree pruning on mature apple trees including key priciples and practical techniques. We will be using a range of hand tools including long handled pruners and pruning saws.
The day will consist of a training session and demo to start, followed by supervised practical work on the trees.
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. Please bring sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy, a packed lunch and plenty of water. Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site. Volunteering can be physical work on uneven or wet ground. Work is at your own pace and we will aim to provide a range of tasks for all abilities. Not suitable for under 18’s
Please sign up via our Eventbrite page.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk

Volunteer Tree Planting - Holcombe
2025-02-06 09:30 - 14:00, 2025-02-05 09:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-30 09:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-29 09:30 - 14:00 | Holcombe, Exact location upon sign up, Holcombe, Radstock, BA3, United Kingdom

Community Orchard Workday: Fruit Tree Pruning
2025-02-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Yate Common Orchard, The Road to Nowhere, Yate, BS37 4PR
As part of the ‘Orchard for Pollinators’ Project we are running a programme of practical Community Orchard workshops and volunteer workdays across Bristol, Bath and South Glos. With the aim of bringing orchards into active management to improve the habitat for local wildlife whilst providing training to volunteers in Orchard management.
For this session our Project Officer Janine, will deliver training in the key principles of fruit tree pruning and practical pruning techniques on trees aged 5 – 10 years of age.
Attendees will be taught practical techniques in fruit tree pruning using a variety of tools including hand saws and pole pruners.
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 the safety briefing at the start of the session.
Activities are not suitable for under 16’s. Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site. No skills or expertise required, all training, tools and PPE are provided. Please bring sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy, a packed lunch and plenty of water.
Please sign up via our Eventbrite page.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk

Volunteer Tree Planting - Kewstoke
2025-01-24 09:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-23 09:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-22 09:30 - 14:00 | Kewstoke, Exact location upon sign up, BS22
We need help planting trees to create the native, broadleaved woodlands of the future.
As part of our Trees for Climate fund, we will be planting throughout the winter across Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset and South Glos.
This project is in Kewstoke, just outside of Weston-super-Mare. The field is going to be planted to create a small local nature reserve. This will provide a haven for wildlife, improve the local area and welcome visitors.
All abilities welcome, tools, gloves and training provided. You will need to bring sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing and your lunch.
Please sign up via the Eventbrite link below.
Exact location, meeting point and parking information will be sent upon signing up – please do not refer to Eventbrite map for directions. 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
