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
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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