Tag: #natureappreciation

Woodland Wanders with Sheffield Woodland Connections for Sheffield Tree Week

Sheffield Tree Week starts today and my contribution to the festival is this short film that I recorded over the weekend while walking in the wonderful Ecclesall Woods, the city’s largest woodland.

At this point in the summer the tree canopy is at its most dense and many woodland wildflowers have long since flowered. However there are a few midsummer highlights including: bramble (Rubus fruiticosus), honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) and enchanter’s nightshade (Circaea lutetiana), all of which are in bloom. Plus ripe and juicy raspberries (Rubus idaeus) where the light levels are higher.

Also included within this video are tips for identifying: hornbeam (Carpinus betulus); larch (Larix decidua); Scot’s pine (Pinus sylvestris) and rowan (Sorbus aucuparia).

Visit the Sheffield Tree Week website for more information.

Free woodland walks at Ecclesall Woods – Sunday 20th October

As part of this year’s Feast in the Forest at Ecclesall Woods, on Sunday 20th October, I will be leading two tree ID and woodland appreciation walks. These free to attend walks are designed to support the aims of the Tree Charter.

The first walk will begin at 10.30am and the second at 1.30pm. Meet outside the main entrance to the Discovery Centre ten minutes before the stated start time.

These walks are open to all but places are limited and booking is advisable. To reserve your place please use the contact form.

Woodland walk for Over 50s, Sheffield General Cemetery – 8th November 2019

Want to learn more about trees and woodland in a fun an informal way? Then join Sheffield Woodland Connections, Drink Wise Age Well and Friends of the General Cemetery for an Over 50s woodland walk on 8th November 2019.

To book your free place call: 0800 032 3723.

Meet at the gatehouse entrance at the end of Cemetery Avenue at 1pm.

Woodland walk for Over 50s, Parkwood Springs – 1st November 2019

Want to learn more about trees and woodland in a fun an informal way? Then join Sheffield Woodland Connections, Drink Wise Age Well and Friends of Parkwood Springs for an Over 50s woodland walk on 1st November 2019.

To book your free place call: 0800 032 3723.

Meet at the large car park off Shirecliffe Road at 11am.

Woodland walk for Over 50s, Wadsley & Loxley Common – 24th October 2019

Want to learn more about trees and woodland in a fun an informal way? Then join Sheffield Woodland Connections, Drink Wise Age Well and Wadsley & Loxley Commoners for an Over 50s woodland walk on 24th October 2019.

To book your free place call: 0800 032 3723.

Meet at the junction of Laird Road and Rural Lane at 12.30pm.

Woodland walk for Over 50s, Hillsborough Park – 14th October 2019

Want to learn more about trees and woodland in a fun an informal way? Then join Sheffield Woodland Connections, Drink Wise Age Well and Friends of Hillsborough Park for an Over 50s woodland walk on 14th October 2019.

To book your free place call: 0800 032 3723.

Meet at the outside the Bowling Pavilion off Middlewood Road at 1pm.

Woodland walk for Over 50s, High Hazels Park – 10th October 2019

Want to learn more about trees and woodland in a fun an informal way? Then join Sheffield Woodland Connections, Drink Wise Age Well and Friends of High Hazels Park for an Over 50s woodland walk on 10th October 2019.

To book your free place call: 0800 032 3723.

Meet outside High Hazels House at 1pm.

Woodland walk for Over 50s, Concord Park and Woolley Wood – 1st October 2019

Want to learn more about trees and woodland in a fun an informal way? Then join Sheffield Woodland Connections, Drink Wise Age Well and Friends of Concord Park and Woolley Wood for an Over 50s woodland walk on 1st October 2019.

To book your free place call: 0800 032 3723.

Meet at the outside the Cruck Bark at the end of Oaks Lane at 1pm.

Woodland walk for Over 50s, Ruskin Park – 27th September 2019

Want to learn more about trees and woodland in a fun an informal way? Then join Sheffield Woodland Connections, Drink Wise Age Well and Friends of Ruskin Park for an Over 50s woodland walk on 27th September 2019.

To book your free place call: 0800 032 3723.

Meet at the junction of Daniel Hill and Fox Road, Walkley, at 1pm.

Woodland walk for Over 50s, Firth Park – 24th September 2019

Want to learn more about trees and woodland in a fun an informal way? Then join Sheffield Woodland Connections, Drink Wise Age Well and Friends of Firth Park for an Over 50s woodland walk on 24th September 2019.

To book your free place call: 0800 032 3723.

Meet at the main entrance to the First Start Centre at 1pm.