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

WOODFEST! COMMUNITY WOODLAND FESTIVAL
SUNDAY 27TH JULY - 10AM - 5PM

Woodfest! Activities
• Pole Lathing / green wood working and turning
• Fabulous Forest School woodland activities for children and
Families
• Tree climbing workshops – experience the canopy of Ridge Wood!
• Charcoal Making
• Woodland Family Tree Trail and activities
• Woodland Guided walks
• Nest Box Building
• Displays and information
• Story Telling
• Owl encounters and raptor rambles with ‘Wild Owl’
• Willow Weaving workshops for all the family

BBQ lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

To book a place on the tree climbing workshops, and for further information, please contact:

South Gloucestershire Council on 01454 863592 / 863725

Woodfest! will take place in The Field, Ridge Wood,
Look out for the sign posts. Please do not park in
Jubilee Gardens.

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