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…
7th August 2022 The hidden history of Childwall Woods and Fields revealed itself to our group of walkers on Sunday, as we explored the beginnings of Childwall Woods and looked at the changes that had shaped the fields. It was a beautiful day to be out on the fields and…
Fourteen children turned up with parents for our Butterfly Craft Event, despite the forecast and made their way into the woods, spotting butterflies along the way. We showed the children the ways to identify a range of species using a ‘species identification sheet.’ They were so excited when they saw…
The Wildflower Walk Had a fantastic evening showing a group of 20 around our site and exploring the flora. Brilliant to see so much local enthusiasm for the wildlife and management of the site! It was especially lovely seeing how the top field has progressed after successful yellow rattle seeding…
A lovely walk through our beautiful Childwall Woods looking at the wonderful old trees that we call veterans. It didn’t take long to hear about Notable, Veteran and Ancient trees, and what makes them so important in the ecosystem of the woods today. There are 16 veteran trees in Childwall…