Greenspace conservation volunteering session

Join us for a day of woodland conservation work at Sims Hill Woodland.

Key Information:

Date and time
Sat 07 March 2026
10:00 - 15:00
Location
Sims Hill Community Woodland - Meet outside The Students’ Union, Frenchay Campus, Further info
Contact
Toby Blewett toby.blewett@uwe.ac.uk
Cost
Free
Attendance
Booking required
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Description

We are hosting a conservation volunteering session at Sims Hill Community Woodland. Jobs will include litter picking, bramble and ash-tree regeneration cutting, tidying up pathways and removing broken tree guards.

A vegan lunch will be provided, but please bring snacks if you want them. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear, and bring a coat in case of rain.

This opportunity is open to all students, regardless of experience. Tools will also be provided.

How to attend

You must book you place in advance. We will meet outside the Students' Union, Frenchay Campus at 10:00 and then walk to the Sims Hill site together.

  • Cost: Free
  • Attendance: Booking required

Location

Sims Hill Community Woodland - Meet outside The Students’ Union
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK

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This relates to:
Bristol and local area Sustainability Current students

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