What we do

The Friends of Sharphill Wood is a nature conservation group run by volunteers in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire UK. Sharphill Wood has recently become a nature reserve.

This is great news for wildlife and it means that the friends group can actively participate in hands on conservation work, fund raising and reserve management. Rushcliffe Borough Council own Sharphill Wood and the Wildlife Trust are paid by the council to facilitate friends groups and maintain reserves within Rushcliffe. With their vast knowledge, experience and support we can work within a well developed and strong framework.

We meet once a month (except in August) at a member's house and are always made to feel most welcome. The group is fairly new, we have been officially meeting since January 2008, although it has taken longer to get to a stage where setting up a group was possible.

Work Parties - Now we need your help!

We are currently planning our work party schedule for the next few months and we have a wonderful Events Coordinator who is working to develop the upcoming work parties for the autumn season. We are also putting signs and gates up in September to restrict access to certain points and to make the local community aware of what is happening so that they can get involved too.

Other activities that you could get involved with are

  • Working with local schools to develop activities for children
  • Fundraising
  • Publicity material for the group
  • Updating the web site
  • Learning new practical skills
  • Attending short courses in skill development, e.g. coppicing
  • Monitoring of the wood (dog walkers)
  • Surveying of species
  • Admin support
  • Litter picking

Become a volunteer

Voluntary help is the bedrock of the any conservation project or group and we hope that this will inspire you to get involved and join us in making a difference to our local wildlife and community green spaces. Please visit the contact page for details on how to get in touch. I hope to see you soon,
Kate Troy, (Kate was the Original Member of Sharphill Wood Friends Group).