Grab a spade and come along to Hayhills Farm Wood, near Silsden, to help us plant a thriving new community woodland.

Located in West Yorkshire, this new woodland is one of 10 Lloyds Banking Group woods. Tree planting is being funded through the Northern Forest Grow Back Greener programme, which is led by the Woodland Trust in partnership with White Rose Forest, with funding from the government's Nature For Climate Fund.

No experience of tree planting is required and all instructions will be provided on the day. Please bring a spade if you have one but we will have some available to borrow.

This is a free event but booking is essential. We have two planting sessions per day – one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Please book for the time that suits you.

Book for the 10am-12pm session.

Book for the 1-3pm session.

Don't forget

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for planting outdoors. Good waterproofs, walking boots and warm layers are advised.

Please bring your own refreshments.

Portable toilets will be available on site.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

When and where

  • Date: Saturday 15 February, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm. 
  • Price: free, but donations to support the management of our woodlands are welcome.
  • Location: Hayhills Farm Wood, Hayhills Lane, Silsden, West Yorkshire.
    What3Words location: comically.blacken.floating.
    Grid reference: SE 03977 47687
  • Parking: parking is very limited at the site and restricted only to those with additional mobility needs. We suggest walking to the site along the Millennium Way, which starts off at Browcliff, just off North Street in Silsden. It will be waymarked on the day.
  • Access: those with additional mobility needs will be allowed to park at the site.
  • Dogs: well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

How to book

This is a free event but booking is essential. We have two planting sessions per day – one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Please book for the time that suits you.

Book for the 10am-12pm session.

Book for the 1-3pm session.

If you have any queries please email paulbunton@woodlandtrust.org.uk. We look forward to seeing you on the day.

 

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