Working Woodland Weekend at Chiltern Woodland Burial Park raises £1000 for BBOWT

At Chiltern Woodland Burial Park this weekend we had over 1500 people pass through our gates to enjoy a fun packed weekend of woodland activities.

We would like to say a massive thank you to all that attended and helped make the weekend such a success and raise £1000 for BBOWT. 

We are already planning next years so keep your eyes peeled!

Bat Walk and Moth Night

Wildlife lovers are invited to spread their wings and visit Epping Forest Burial Park, to find out more about bats and moths.

This month we have two special evening events have lined.

On Saturday 13 August local bat specialist Roger Havard will introduce visitors to his captive bats ahead of a guided torchlight walk through the 52-acre woodland.

And two weeks later, on Saturday 27 August, the focus will be on moths. Specialists Anthony Harbott, Martin McCleary, Graham Smith and Andy McGeeney will share their knowledge of moths, helping participants to identify different species.

If you’ve ever wanted to know more about moths and bats then these events are for you

“Early evening is a wonderful time to visit the woodland and this is a great opportunity to learn from local experts.”

The events are free, with donations for the Cancer Treatment and Research Trust and Butterfly Conservation.   Participants are advised to dress warmly and to bring a torch.

Further information is available by calling Epping Forest Burial Park on 01992 523863.

Working Woodland Weekend

Working Woodland Weekend

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th August 2011

A free weekend of woodcraft and woodland events is being held at Chiltern Woodland Burial Park over the weekend of 13th and 14th August. Demonstrations of woodcarving, weaving, spinning, tree-felling, horselogging, and flying birds of prey will be held throughout the weekend, with exhibitors including BBOWT, Butterfly Conservation, North Bucks Bat Group, Rod Anderson Boyle, The Forestry Commission and many others.

Come and find out about all kinds of woodcraft, meet the visiting Jacob Sheep and heavy horses, walk our Labyrinth and take part in craft activities or den building. Refreshments will be available throughout the weekend, and all proceeds will go to our local Wildlife Trust.