Conservation task events are held monthly, usually on the first Saturday of the month from 10.00-12.00 hours. Consideration to be given to having some task sessions on Wednesday evenings in May and June. There will be no event during July and August for holiday reasons. Everyone welcome to participate, please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Events will be publicised on notice boards, and circulated by email the prior week to all registered members.
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As part of the Wild Derby working arrangement, two management meetings are held during the year, these will comprise:
ACE Celebration Walk on Sunday, 28 April 2013 (2pm to 4.30pm)
Fungal Foray on Sunday, 13 October 2013 (1:30pm)
A Walk around the Wood on Wednesday, 17th April 2013, starting at 19.00 hours.
Indoor Meeting and AGM at The Church on Oakwood
on Wednesday, 27th November 2013, starting at 19:00 hours.
Removing Sycamore Saplings
Task Day July 2011
Planting Oak Saplings provided by eForests
Task Day November 2011
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Saturday, 5 January 2013 (10:00-12:00)
Saturday, 2 February 2013 (10:00-12:00)
Saturday, 2 March 2013 (10:00-12:00)
Saturday, 6 April 2013 (10:00-12:00)
Wednesday, 1 May 2013 (19:00-21:00)
Wednesday, 5 June 2013 (19:00-21:00)
Saturday, 7 September 2013 (10:00-12:00)
Saturday, 5 October 2013 (10:00-12:00)
Saturday, 2 November 2013 (10:00-12:00)
Saturday, 7 December 2013 (10:00-12:00)
Two free public events have been arranged by the Friends group as part of the Wild Derby "Lets Go Wild in Derby 2013" programme. They are:


Join the Friends of Chaddesden Wood and Young Volunteers on a 2 to 3 mile, 3.2 to 4.8 kilometre guided walk to celebrate completion of the SITA funded ACE (Active Citizenship and Engagement) project. The project has involved young people from the University of Derby, da Vinci Community College and local youth groups helping to improve wildlife habitats, enhance visitor facilities and develop waymarked walks around Oakwood. The walk will take you around the green spaces of Oakwood including Chaddesden Wood and conclude with refreshments in Oakwood Community Centre.

Meet at Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Drive, Oakwood, OS ref SK383387, SatNav DE21 2RQ. Nearby bus routes 22, 24 and 26.

The walk will be on level pathways, but it can be muddy in the woodland so wear appropriate footwear and clothing.