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GreenSpace: Conservation Volunteering Day at Splatts Abbey Wood

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GreenSpace: Conservation Volunteering Day at Splatts Abbey Wood

Do you love spending time outdoors in nature? Are you interested in wildlife and forestry conservation? If yes, then this is for you, even if you have never done anything related to conservation before - all abilities welcome. It'll be a great chance to meet other like-minded students, have a positive impacton a local woodland and learn some new skills. A free veggie / vegan meal deal will also be provided on the day. Email thegreenteam@uwe.ac.uk if you have any questions. We’ll meet at 10:00 outside The Students’ Union shop (U Block, Frenchay Campus), the google map pin is here and then we'll walk over to Splatts Abbey Wood together, which is about a 15-minute walk away.

What to expect on the day: 

  • An introduction to the area.
  • Helping out with routine maintenance and conservation of the woodland (no experience is necessary though).
  • You’ll receive tools training to help with tasks such as coppicing, bramble bashing, pruning, resurfacing of pathways and other upkeep.
  • Members of the Splatts Abby Woodland Conservation Group will be there to help out as well.
  • There is no pressure to participate in all the activities if you attend. We are also open to knowing what other activities we could include in future work days, so if you have any ideas or general feedback about the sessions then let us know by emailing thegreenteam@uwe.ac.uk.

Make sure you wear practical clothes and footwear (wellies/walking boots or sturdy trainers), and check the weather beforehand so you can dress accordingly and be as comfortable as possible.

Important! How to Sign-up:

UWE are organising this event, therefore you must sign-up via this form

Inclusivity: 

There is no pressure to participate in all the activities if you attend. We are also open to know what other activities we could include in future work days, so if you have any ideas or general feedback about the sessions then let us know by emailing thegreenteam@uwe.ac.uk.

Travel Information:

Cycle: Frenchay is easily accessible from several local cycle routes. There are showers, lockers, bike shelters and free bike tools available on campus. Follow this link for cycle info and routes to all campuseshttps://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/campus-and-facilities/getting-to-and-from-uwe#section-2

Walk: You can use the address The Students’ Union, Frenchay campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY in Google maps to plan your walking route.

Bus: Get the M1 or M3, 48a, 70, 72, 74 & U3 to the Frenchay Campus. https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/routes-and-maps/universities/uwe

Drive: Parking is available on campus for permit holders only. Please ensure you have either an annual permit OR a pay daily permit along with a daily parking token displayed in your windscreen, and only park within marked bays.

Venue/Timing

Venue : Splatts Abbey Wood

Type: Alcohol Free Events, Free, Sustainability, Volunteering, Wellbeing

Start Date: Saturday 24-02-2024 - 10:00

End date: Saturday 24-02-2024 - 15:00

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Contact Details

UWE Green Team

thegreenteam@uwe.ac.uk

Website/URL https://www.thestudentsunion.co.uk/ents/event/13836/

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