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Clearing brambles from Oxleas bluebell area

Shooters Hill Woodlands Working Party

Saturday 9th August 2025 Oxleas Wood Twelve volunteers joined our Oxleas Wood session on Saturday to carry out more activities in the...

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 2

Aug 101 min read

Volunteer sweeping the steps at Castle Wood Rose Garden

Gardening Group

On Friday 8th August, eight volunteers spent the afternoon in Castle Wood Rose Garden. We removed spent Lamb’s Ear flowers to give the roses more space and encourage ground cover growth, deadheaded roses, weeded out baby holly and oak, and cleared the Severndroog Castle steps of leaves for a safer, smarter approach.

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 1

Aug 71 min read

A break from brambling gives us a chance to discuss future plans.

Woodland Conservation Group - Fridays

1st August 2025 Meadows - Hotel Field Friday’s Woodland Conservation Session saw us return to Hotel Field to continue our meadow...

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 2

Aug 12 min read

Litter Picking

27 July 2025 Eltham Common Wood Litter-picking in this beautiful area is always enjoyable and productive. The woodland itself, with its...

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 2

Jul 283 min read

A clear view from the path to Eltham Park North achieved simply by reducing the height of the holly shrub

Woodland Conservation Group - Tuesdays

Removing invasive and competitive trees from the area introduces light to the woodland.

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 2

Jul 232 min read

Just one of the many butterflies attracted to the meadow.

Woodland Conservation Group

Friday, 18th July 2025 Hotel Field - Oxleas Wood Returning to continue our activities in and around Hotel Field became a priority as...

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 2

Jul 232 min read

Gardening Group

Ten volunteers joined us in Castle Wood rose garden on Sunday 20th July to deadhead roses, weed, and clear the steps.

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 1

Jul 191 min read

Shooters Hill Woodlands Working Party

Perfect timing - plants were delivered just in time for our Saturday Woodland Conservation Session (SHWWP).

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 2

Jul 142 min read

Gardening Group

Today’s volunteer session started early at 8am to avoid the forecast heat. Seven volunteers carried out selective pruning in the wildlife garden, cleared the terrace steps, and tidied the long border along the terrace walk. The phlox are newly in flower this month.

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 1

Jul 111 min read

Woodland Conservation Group

The bracken is not only spreading into the meadow itself but is swamping out valuable woodland plants on the verges.

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 2

Jul 62 min read

Barclays Volunteers Looking Forward to their Day in the Woodlands

Special Volunteering Day with Barclays

Not only do Barclays volunteer their workforce's time but the company also donates much-needed funding funding to FOW.

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 2

Jul 62 min read

How on earth do these things get into the middle of the woods?

Litter Picking

How, when and why do people take a carpet into the middle of the woods?

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 2

Jun 302 min read

Woodland Conservation

Trimming vegetation along this long-standing informal path should reduce the number of newer ones, protecting the woodland floor.

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 2

Jun 302 min read

A view across Castle Wood Meadow from the east path

Woodland Conservation

Castle Wood Meadow is looking wonderful again and is ready for its Autumn mow.

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 2

Jun 302 min read

General Members' Meeting

Our latest General Members Meeting covered important updates on volunteer roles, garden achievements, pathway projects, and woodland conservation plans. Find out how our dedicated volunteers are making a difference across Oxleas Woodlands and what’s coming up next

Members

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 1

Jun 242 min read

Gardening Group

Our volunteering session began with a call to the fire brigade after discovering a ground fire in the woods below the garden.

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 1

Jun 151 min read

A group of volunteers sitting on a log in dappled sunlight

Shooters Hill Woodlands Working Party

Volunteers came together on Saturday 14th June to clear a seasonal stream deep in the woods. Though dry in summer, the stream plays a crucial role in winter by helping manage water flow and reduce flooding — and this weekend’s work ensures it’s ready when the rains return.

Volunteering

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 1

Jun 131 min read

Walk

Summer Family Explorer, a guided experience for young families. Sunday 13th July, 10:15am

Events

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 1

Jun 131 min read

Steering Group Update

Catch up on the latest news from the Steering Group, including updates on membership, volunteering, woodland conservation plans, and local developments.

Members

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 1

Jun 112 min read

New members learning about FOW at the Jackwood Garden Clebration.

Jackwood House Garden Celebration

In 2024 we received funding from the National Grid Electricity Transmission’s Community Grant Programme to replant Jackwood House Garden with a wildlife friendly planting schem

Events

Friends of Oxleas Woodlands 1

Jun 72 min read