Friends of Shillingford Wood
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Events 2025 - 2026
Bringing back Pine Martens
February 9th 2026 at 7.30pm - Shillingford Village Hall.
Daniel Brown is Devon Wildlife Trusts Two Moors Pine Marten Project Officer. Daniel has been one of the key members in the DWT team helping in the reintroduction of pine martens to Devon after an absence of more than 150 years.
Daniel will enlighten us into the lives of the pine marten's and give an insite to how the team went about the reintroduction.
The retun of pine martens to Devon is a positive step in restoring the fortunes of local wildlife at a time when it faces huge challenges.
Do come along and hear more about this exciting project.
volunteering - work parties
Volunteering - Weather permiting work parties will be held each Saturday throughout October to end of February 2026 starting on 4th October 2025. The main tasks to be carried out are laurel clearing, tree planting, coppicing of elder and path clearing. Meet at 10am in the wood.
Why not join one of our work parties?
Community involvement
Keep an eye on this website for details of upcoming work parties. We would love it if you would like to join us...
Tree guard removal
We have finally removed the last of the tree guards (although the odd few do remain deep in the undergrowth which we will remove as they surface).
walks and talks
We have a number of educational events in the pipeline so keep an eye out for details. Dates etc to be confirmed...
come along to a
shillingford wildlife group talk
Film "a year in the wood"
If you would like to have a showing of our film at your group meeting please get in touch for details.
Garden Party
On a warm summers afteroon on the 17th August we held our summer garden party in the delightful garden of Di and Eric. Pims, cream teas and ice creams were enjoyed.
Moth Hunt
A moth hunt was held on Saturday 16th August 2025. A total of 63 different moths were identified.