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• Wed 30 Apr 2025, 9:50am-3:00pm

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Sapling Support

The group will be working with some of our young trees to ensure they can develop properly into broad-leaved woodland. This will include elements of weeding out unwanted species and the removal of defunct tree tubes.

About Greno Woods Nature Reserve

Greno Woods is an ancient woodland rich in wildlife and one of our largest reserves, covering 169 hectares. As well as varierty of conifer and broad leaf trees, it is also an important natural flood management role, containing a network of ponds, ditches ready to store water and slow the flow; reducing the flooding impact in the local area while also creating habitat for freshwater invertebrates and amphibians such as common frog and smooth newt.

You'll also see, or hear, a range of birds such as woodpecker, tree creeper and woodcock; and find evidence of mammals such as bats, badgers and roe deer.

No specific skills required. Some level of physical fitness would be good however we will have regular biscuit breaks and can adapt the activity to all levels.

The most important thing is that you're willing to give it a go while being outside to enjoy the fresh air. 🌞

In certain areas of Greno Woods, we are slowly removing the monoculture of coniferous trees to be replaced by mixed broad leaf woodland, using native trees that are much more beneficial for biodiversity. With your support we can ensure that these new broad leaf trees have the best chance of growing tall and strong to create an amazing woodland.

Please bring: Lunch, water, appropriate clothes and footwear for the weather and activities.

We have a private car park at the site, off Woodhead Road:

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The 83 bus and M92 bus both go to Grenoside, it is then a 15 minute walk to Greno Woods.

Other meeting points may be used depending on where the acitivities are taking place, we will let you know if there is a more suitable meeting point.

Find out more about Greno Woods: www.wildsheffield.com/reserves/greno-woods-reserve/

On site:
Compostable toilet

Off site:
Convenience store and pubs available at Grenoside, 2 miles away.

Please contact us before the day to let us know if you have any accessibility requirements.

Access to the reserve for wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility is limited. The Trans-Pennine Trail, running from Greno Gate to Sandy Lane is wheelchair accessible. 

Access map available at: www.wildsheffield.com/reserves/greno-woods-reserve/#downloads

We will provide: Tools, PPE, safety talk, tea, biscuits 🍪

Further information about Wild Work Days and Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust can be found on our website.
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If you're looking for more information a different date for your team, that is not currently available here, then please get in touch via [email protected]