Fishponds Wood

 

Fishponds Wood is fed by natural springs, which creates boggy areas throughout the site where three large ponds were once established. The area has been replanted in many areas with trees and shrubs, and grass has been mown to improve access. Long grassy areas have been left to provide cover for wildlife.


Forthcoming activities - please book in advance as places are limited - 01904 659570.

   

Date

Time

Activity

Friday  25th July

2.00pm - 3.30pm

Summer Clean-up!
This is an activity for the whole family to get stuck into! In preparation for the summer holidays we are cleaning-up our green sites and we need people on an organised litter and poo patrol. We are going to raise awareness of the problems facing our green sites and will be providing free goodies on the day to encourage better use of our sites.

Friday 1st August

2.00pm - 3.30pm 

Sculpture Time
Join us in the woods with a sculptor who will be creating a large permanent sculpture and have a go at creating your own smaller sculpture to take home.  

Friday 15th August

10.30am - 12.00pm

Furry Little Animals!

Have you ever seen mice, voles or shrews in the wild? If not then this is your big chance! We’ll be setting live traps to get a closer look at what furry little animals live in the area. You’ll also learn all about these little mammals, what they eat, where they live, and how long they live by taking part in various mammal related activities.

Saturday 13th September

1.30pm - 3.00pm

Orienteering Challenge!
Test out your navigation and observation skills on an investigation trail through the site with nature quizzes and challenges along the way.

 

 

Fishponds Wood - (Photograph - Kirsten Smith)

 

  • PARKING - On street
  • MEETING POINT - Main entrance at Woodlea Avenue, off Danebury Drive
  • LOCATION - Approximately three miles from city centre in Acomb.

 

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