Laughton Greenwood 10th Birthday

Laughton Greenwood celebrates its 10th birthday on Sunday August 2nd, marking a decade of community, care, and connection with the forest. We come together to celebrate a living tradition where people support nature, build community, and reconnect with the woodland. Held in the heart of the ancient Vert Woods, the gathering invites everyone to take part in the next chapter of Laughton Greenwood’s story.

This year, organisers welcome our usual (and hopefully new) volunteers between 10am-12 before the real celebrations kick off with a lunch at 12 until 1. bringing energy.
There will be walks, children’s activities, woodland art, and more. Amongst all of us we hope to complete “the world’s largest woodland collage”, whilst we are fortunate to have Marina Robb giving a talk on how NHS practitioners can use the environment and local nature spaces in their practice.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the group - whether through monthly conservation
sessions, helping run children’s activities, surveying the flora and fauna, or simply bringing energy.

Laughton Greenwood has a rich history as a community-led woodland. What began as a volunteer effort to restore a neglected patch of forest has become a vibrant green space full of wildlife, learning, and nature-based activities. Over the years volunteers have created paths and bridges while supporting biodiversity through conservation work. Achievements include the planting of around 2000 native tree species and, this year, the renovation of an ancient pond that is vital for local wildlife.
The birthday gathering celebrates the hard work of everyone involved and reminds us what people can achieve together.

If you love nature and would like to help out, newcomers are warmly
welcomed. No experience or specialist knowledge is needed. Come along, learn what it’s all about, and help keep Laughton Greenwood growing strong! Come along and see what we do on Sunday 2nd