Friends of Eastwood Farm volunteers gathered next to rubbish they have collected during a work party

Regular Opportunities to Volunteer

We meet on the first Saturday of each month at 10:00am, by our store near Eastwood Barn – what3words location ///reason.wiping.riding or please see Google Maps at bottom of this page for meeting point location and walking routes to get to us in Eastwood Farm.

Each monthly session lasts around two hours and typically includes:

  • Light conservation work
  • Plenty of time to enjoy the nature reserve
  • Tea, biscuits and chat
  • A sense of accomplishment

With a good group we get a lot done, from clearing paths to planting, managing invasive species and litter picking, maintaining this important natural resource for our community.

Volunteering with the Friends of Eastwood Farm

Volunteering with us is a great way to care for nature, meet friendly people and make a real difference for our local nature reserve.

We run welcoming, relaxed work parties suitable for all abilities with no experience needed, and there’s even tea and biscuits afterwards.

Friends of Eastwood Farm volunteer are briefed on their tasks during a work party

Watch: Why We Volunteer

How to Get Involved?

It’s easy to join us:

  1. Turn up on the first Saturday of the month at 10am – check our Facebook page if wanting to know what we’ll be doing
  2. Wear outdoor clothes and sturdy footwear
  3. We provide tools, gloves and guidance
  4. Stay for as long as you like, no commitment required – but worth staying until the tea break!

Additional Work Parties

We occasionally organise extra sessions for specific tasks, such as evening sessions in the Summer to tackle invasive species of Himalayan Balsam. These are announced via:

Questions?

We are always happy to answer questions, feel free to contact us through this website, via WhatsApp or Facebook, or come and speak to a friendly volunteer at our next session.

Friends of Eastwood Farm volunteer, who have been pulling Himalayan Balsam

How to Find us

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