27
July,
2026
Spend time outdoors this summer with free woodland activities, conservation training and family sessions at Talbot Village Trust
Spend time outdoors, learn new skills and help care for Talbot Village Trust’s woodland and heathland this summer.
Our programme includes:
- 🌿 Green Skills Training
- 👨👩👧👦 Family Woodland Sessions
- 🤝 Community Volunteering
Whether you’re considering a career in conservation, looking for something different to do with the children, or simply want to support your local environment, there is an opportunity to get involved.
No previous experience is needed. Our coordinator, Charlie, will provide guidance, training and all tools and equipment.
🌿 Green Skills Programme
Our new Green Skills Programme offers practical, hands-on experience of woodland and heathland management. The sessions are ideal for anyone training or hoping to work as an ecologist, ranger, arborist or conservation professional, although everyone is welcome.
Summer Sessions
- Tuesday 21 July (1.30–2.30pm)
Woodland Walk – Tree & Plant Identification - Tuesday 28 July (1.30–2.30pm)
Dead Hedge Construction & Maintenance - Tuesday 4 August (1.30–2.30pm)
Riverfly Monitoring - Tuesday 18 August (1.30–2.30pm)
Butterfly Transect - Tuesday 25 August (1.30–2.30pm)
Tool Maintenance & Session Planning (including a campfire)
Locations
Talbot Woods
Meet outside Slades Park Pavilion.
Talbot Heath
Meet at Mayford Road Car Park.
Please Bring
- Plenty of drinking water
- Sturdy footwear
- Sun cream
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Waterproof footwear for Riverfly Monitoring
- Any food you would like
Snacks, tools and training will be provided.
Email Charlie: charlie@talbotvillagetrust.org or call 07832 248465
🌳 Family Woodland Sessions
Bring the children along for relaxed outdoor activities designed to help families explore, play and learn together in Talbot Woods.
| 31 July | Leaf Identification & Pressing |
| 7 August | Mini-Beast Identification |
| 14 August | Little Hedgelaying |
| 21 August | Woodland Wander |
| 28 August | Campfire Crafts & Marshmallows |
The sessions take place on Friday mornings in Talbot Woods, meeting outside Slades Park Pavilion.
🤝 Community Volunteering
Join us to help care for Talbot Woods and the surrounding heathland.
Activities include
- Citizen science
- Wildlife monitoring
- Habitat creation
- Woodland maintenance
- Practical conservation
Volunteer Dates
- 24 July
- 31 July
- 7 August
- 14 August
- 21 August
- 28 August
To register your interest email charlie@talbotvillagetrust.org or call 07832 248465
Before You Attend
Outdoor sessions may be adapted or postponed if weather or site conditions make it unsafe to continue. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring plenty of water.
Children attending family sessions must remain accompanied by a responsible adult.
Follow Talbot Village Trust on Facebook and Instagram for updates and any changes to meeting arrangements.
