Join us to turn Oxleas Woods into a flood-fighting, biodiversity-boosting powerhouse!

This winter, join us for 17 fun and hands-on volunteer events as we transform Oxleas Woods into a thriving wet woodland. Together, we’ll help slow the flow of floodwater, protect downstream communities, and create a vibrant habitat for wildlife.

Activities include building leaky dams along the river Wogebourne and its tributaries, removing invasive vegetation and building a series of ponds in the wider woodland. These fun, practical activities help slow floodwaters and create vital habitats for local plants and animals, all while connecting people with nature!

Where to meet:

Oxleas Woods Café – What 3 Words: reply.bleat.live

Nearest station – Falconwood

What to Bring:

Dress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles.

Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids.

We will bring tea/coffee and biscuits.

We will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you!

Email charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions.

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day.

Please get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible.

This is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/