Welcome to the Woodland

This Local Nature Reserve in South Gloucestershire is a great place for everyone to explore alongside nature. The Wood has a fascinating history and some mysterious old features. See the treats you have in store – go on a virtual tour.

How well do you know your wildlife?
Think you're a twitcher or a plant expert? Still fumbling with your fungi or baffled by butterflies? Find out in our interactive quizzes.

Teachers! Families!
There's some great material that you can download before, after or for use on a field trip to Ridge Wood – it's great whatever the season. Don't miss the wildlife pictures, helpful notes, survey sheets and safari plans to make up or adapt: KS1, KS2

Picture Galleries
Choose your own images on different topics or mix them up! Present day, times past,

quarrying/geology, wildlife and maps old and new.

Have you been to Forest School?
This inspirational process offers children, young people and adults regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences. Find out about training and what's happening in the local area: 01454 863595 or email: naturalenvironment@southglos.gov.uk

Help the Friends of Ridge Wood
Join in the fun! Help the Friends of Ridge Wood manage this much valued, wildlife-rich woodland. All are welcome – we work hard but have lots of parties!
For more information please tel: 01454 863595 or email: naturalenvironment@southglos.gov.uk

Friends of Ridge Wood Meetings

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

We have lots of great activities planned for 2009 for all the family!

Thursday 4th June 2009
Friends of Ridge Wood Meeting
7.30pm All welcome
South Gloucestershire Council Bowling Hill Offices, Chipping Sodbury

Sunday 7th June 2009
FAMILY SPRING QUEST!
1pm – 4pm. FREE.
Family event to link with BBC TV Springwatch, encouraging all to actively engage with nature.

Thursday 18th June 2009
MEETING IN THE WOOD! (Provisional)
7pm. All welcome
Join the Friends of Ridge Wood for a drink and some food, and find out more about the Friends group and how you can get involved!

Thursday 2nd July 2009
Friends of Ridge Wood Meeting
7.30pm All welcome
South Gloucestershire Council Bowling Hill Offices, Chipping Sodbury

WOODFEST! Community Woodland Festival
Because of a funding shortfall, Woodfest! will now take place in 2010. Details to follow soon!