Oxleas Woods – Slowing the Flow

Join us to turn Oxleas Woods into a flood-fighting, biodiversity-boosting powerhouse!

This winter, join us for 15 fun and hands-on volunteer events as we transform Oxleas Woods into a thriving wet woodland. Together, we’ll help slow the flow of floodwater, protect downstream communities, and create a vibrant habitat for wildlife.

Last year, we installed 16 leaky dams along the River Wogebourne, which flows through the heart of the woodland. This year, we are extending this work to the smaller tributaries of the Wogebourne, helping to retain even more water within the woodland. We are also creating dead hedges in eroded areas to protect and encourage the recovery of the woodland understory.

Where to meet:

Oxleas Woods Café car park

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• Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ew6xcXvhSu69ujqK7
• Nearest station: Falconwood

Occasionally the meeting point may change depending on where we are working during the day. You will be notified the day before the event via email where the meeting point will be.

What to Bring:

Dress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles.

Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids.

We will bring tea/coffee and biscuits.

We will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you!

Extra Info:

Email charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions.

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day.

Please get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible.

Please book a place via the booking link on Plinth before attending. This helps me estimate numbers so I can bring enough equipment and PPE, and plan activities appropriately for the group size.

If the group size is too big for the resources, equipment and tasks available you may be turned away.

This is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/