Friends of Childwall Woods and Fields offer a range of events throughout the year. Here you will see what is on offer to the public. Visit the Members Only Events page to see what is on offer to members.
If you are not a member and you would like to join us you can do so on the Membership and Contact page.
All our Events are free and run for approximately 2 hours.
There is at least one event open to the public each month. They tend to be very popular and you will need to book a place on these. Booking is via Eventbrite, and we ask you to inform us if you book a place and cannot attend as there will be someone on our waiting list ready to step in. Thank you.
Maintenance and Conservation events, are usually held at 1pm on the third Sunday of the month but always check this page in case anything has changed. No need to book just come along and stay for refreshments afterwards. You will be most welcome.
Diggers Maintenance and Conservation Work Group, meets every Tuesday at 1pm, weather permitting. Text Ian 07940 709699 for details
Upcoming Public Events for 2025
There’s plenty to see and do for the whole family.
October
Monday, 6th October at 4pm. A fungi walk.
A guided walk in the woods and on the fields, with Matt, one of FCWF ecologists, and Bren, on a walk to discover the diverse array of fungi that appear in Childwall Woods and Fields each year and their crucial role in the ecosystem.
Sunday 19th October at 1pm Maintenance and Conservation event. This Event has now been cancelled due to the forecast of heavy rain.
Our local nature reserve needs our help to keep it maintained and to ensure that its important ecosystems are conserved. Invasive species will take over the site unless removed.
Join the team in this essential activity and give back to our wonderful Local Nature Reserve that gives us so much. No need to book, just turn up.
Everyone is welcome, there’s something for everyone, young or old, but children must be supervised by adults. Please dress appropriately for working in the woods and stay for refreshments afterwards
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November
Sunday 2nd November, The Hidden History of Childwall Woods and Fields
Childwall Woods and Fields have a wonderful History dating back to the 1700s when the wealthy Gascoyne Family owned them and lived in the grand Childwall Hall.
This guided walk will take you through the centuries, discovering the relics of the past hidden in the beautiful Local Nature Reserve that it has become.
We will meet at 1pm by the main gates on Childwall Abbey Road
Book your ticket on Eventbrite soon
Keep an eye on this page, there will be more events on offer soon.
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Volunteering Opportunities
We have an ambitious programme of maintenance and conservation activities planned, and we need our wonderful volunteers to help with these. You will find more details on our monthly Sunday and weekly Tuesday programme here, Helping Nature as a Volunteer.
If you would like to be added to our list of volunteers please contact Ian at iheadey202@virginmedia.com and you will be sent details of upcoming maintenance and conservation activities by email.
Please always check this page for the time, date and meeting place of each event, particularly on the morning of the event. Unforeseen circumstances, usually adverse weather conditions, sometimes mean the event cannot proceed.