Despite the wind and rain of storm Kathleen the day before, 12 eager birders met at 8 am at Childwall Lane for an Early Morning Bird Walk led by David Holland and Andrew Scott. At this time of year, birdsong is one of the glories of spring and it’s best…
October 8th 2023 The weather couldn’t have been any better for the thirteen children who turned up to enjoy the wonders of nature in Childwall Woods last Sunday. After Helen had checked everyone in & Pam’s health & safety helper had been chosen, they set off along the main perimeter…
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Although the weather seemed a little uncertain at first, thankfully, by the time we met up at the Countisbury Drive entrance, it was completely dry. Whilst Brenda was checking everyone in, Pam welcomed everyone and gave out some butterfly identification sheets to use along the route to the ’secret’ pond,…
At this time of year, it’s always wonderful to walk in the woods and on the fields, particularly when being guided by Matt Jones the FCWF ecologist. These are some of the plants that they saw: Spindle, Common Spotted Orchid, Raspberry, Hornbeam, Meadowsweet, Creeping and Meadow Buttercups, Marsh Thistle, Devils…
Spring was certainly in the air last Sunday and what a lovely day it was to explore Childwall Woods, searching and identifying the woodland flowers which grow there. Whilst Helen checked in those arriving, Pam chose a health & safety helper, whose role was to warn everyone of any oncoming…
The area of the site running alongside Childwall Lane is often overlooked. The road still has a “country lane” feel to it and the Friends are keen to improve the hedgerow and habitat along this boundary. On Sunday 5th March a group of trustees and volunteers met up to plant…
On Sunday 5th Feb 2023 There was a great turnout for the guided walk of the woods and fields. Always a popular topic and event. The walk began under the Purple Leaved Beech, planted in 1967 to commemorate the opening of the woods to the public. The walkers were guided…
6th November 2022 The hidden history of Childwall Woods and Fields was revealed to a group of 25 people on Sunday, as we braved the showers to hear from Brenda about the beginnings of Childwall Woods and the changes that have shaped the fields. We heard about the Gascoyne family…
The weather was perfect for our event on Sunday and it stayed dry throughout, considering the torrential rain we had two days earlier. The children set off with their parents from the main entrance following a brief talk from Pam and Ian, as to what activities the children would be…
Sunday 4th September. Childwall Woods is a Local Nature Reserve owned by Liverpool City Council and as such has by-laws which prohibit entry after sunset. This is essential for the many nocturnal residents to get on with their business undisturbed. However, permission was granted to Friends of Childwall Woods and…