FOUNDRY WOOD COMMUNITY WOODLAND FAIR – SAT 22nd JUNE. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Foundry Wood: An Urban Community Woodland
Vision for Foundry Wood
“Foundry Wood is an urban community woodland situated in the heart of Leamington Spa and Warwick. Through the provision of access, facilities, interpretation and activities, visitors to Foundry Wood will be have a unique and enjoyable experience and the opportunity to learn about woodland habitats, wildlife conservation, traditional woodland crafts, and broader environmental issues. The project aims to engage all different sectors of the local population.”
Mission:
- Conserve the woodland environment and wildlife habitats for future generations;
- Provide opportunities for learning, for both young people and adults.
- Encourage greater community involvement;
- Ensure interpretation of the site’s heritage through the themes of local industry, wildlife and sustainability;
Read about the background of the project here.
Volunteers of Foundry Wood have been making the site accessible by creating paths, building a Compost Toilet, Outdoor Classroom and a Pond.
A ‘Friends of Foundry Wood’ group has been established with a Steering Group to look after the site in the long term.
If you’d like to keep up to date on the project or become a ‘Friend of’ please click on the ‘Become a volunteer’ button below and you can join our mailing list.
Get Involved
We’ve added some more dates for work parties and activities on site throughout 2013! Click on the dates in the Events Calendar below for more details
We’d like to say a big THANK YOU to all the businesses and community groups who have supported so far . Click here to see the supporters page.
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