Wild Woods Day

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We all love nature, so why not check out the Wild Life Trusts videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7qZtCWAexutlzljbOWqnbw

Essex Wildlife Trust We are the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. We manage nature reserves and dis...

Tomorrow would have been Wild Woods Day. We are missing it and all those who attend. Supported by businesses and ethical goods sellers the market place which is one of the highlights each year. What is your highlight?

Strike Archery were due to be at this years Wild Woods Day. Have a look at how they make some of their arrows here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SHP6_YaT0A

Making machined longbow arrow shafts This is how we make our machined arrow shafts for our premium Medieval style arrows. We use straight grained ash, poplar/tulip wood amongst others You can le...

Looking back over the years, we would like to thank past sponsors and local businesses, without their support Wild Woods Day would not be able to go ahead.

We couldn’t look back on Wild Woods Day without celebrating the assortment of activities that are there each year!

Henry VIII was going to come to Hockley Woods this year for a visit so we didn’t want you to miss
out. Learn more about Henry VIII and his wives with this fun song from the BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/horrible-histories-song-wives-of-henry-viii-song

Horrible Histories - The Wives of Henry VIII Henry VIII gives us a helpful rundown of his six sorry wives, some might say he ruined their lives...

The woods are full of birds. For a fun activity head to the RSPB page to find out how to make a bird bath for your local birds.

https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/advice/how-you-can-help-birds/how-to-make-a-bird-bath/

How To Make A Bird Bath | Providing Water For Birds- The RSPB There are many ways of providing water in the garden, but the simplest way is a bird bath. Find out how to make a bird bath

We’ve had some lovely characters and even a famous chef entertain us over the years. What were your favourites?

Wild Woods Day has hosted plenty of activities to help you learn about the bugs and creatures which live in the woods and how you can help them. With this year’s event no longer going ahead why not try some activities at home? The Wild Life Trust has lots of ideas.

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions

Actions | The Wildlife Trusts From building a bug hotel to creating a garden pond, here are some ideas for things you can do yourself to help wildlife.

Wild Woods Day wouldn’t be the same without Max and his buddy Olly. They have tried it all, whether it be fencing or partaking in a cupcake or two.