Category: Past events

Mon 29 Jul to Sat 3 Aug 2024 What could be better than to spend time in the woods in summer, in good company? To play, explore, relax, and share food and drink. How about getting stuck into conservation tasks and attending workshops? Maybe you prefer to sit and chat around the fire after a satisfying… Continue reading Summer Gathering

Fri 26 July 8.30-10am Get up close to beautiful moths, learn their sometimes bizarre names, and enjoy a continental breakfast buffet in the woods. Join us to learn about and look at moths in Hazel Hill Wood, near Salisbury. We’ll start with a short introductory talk about moths and then set off to look through… Continue reading Moth Morning with Breakfast

Thu 25 July *FULLY BOOKED* Join us to learn about and look for bats and glow worms in Hazel Hill Wood, near Salisbury. We’ll start with a short introductory talk about bats and glow worms and then set off on a guided walk around the woodland, all led by Charley Miller, our Conservation and Education… Continue reading Bat and Glow Worm Night

5pm Friday 5th – 3pm Sunday 7th July 2024 Come and join the race to find as much wildlife as we can! Join us to learn about the wildlife of Hazel Hill Wood, near Salisbury, during this 24 hour BioBlitz. We’ll be running wildlife survey activities from 12-10pm on Saturday and 4am-12pm on Sunday. You… Continue reading BioBlitz Wildlife Weekend

Palmate newt found while pond dipping 2-4pm Wednesday 29th May 2024 Would you like to get up close to the hidden wildlife of Hazel Hill Wood? Or learn how to light a fire without matches? Come and enjoy time in the woods and learn new skills. We plan to do: – Pond dipping – Fire… Continue reading Wildlife and Bushcraft session

*Partner event* 15-17 March 2024 Nestled in the heart of a 70-acre woodland, at Hazel Hill’s eco retreat center, awaits a transformative experience for women – our Spring Equinox Retreat. Escape to a world of natural wonder and personal discovery. This intimate weekend retreat, limited to just 15 women, is a celebration of the Earth… Continue reading Women’s spring equinox retreat

Wed 13 – Thu 14 March 2024 9am-5.30pm each day The most engaging, interesting, relevant and dynamic first aid courses in Wiltshire Delivered by Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team (WOLT) at Hazel Hill Wood. With extensive experience of working outdoors and with groups who need to be kept engaged we are able to offer First Aid programmes that… Continue reading Outdoor first aid training

*Partner event* 5-8pm Thu 1 Feb 2024 Join us for a magical day of celebration and renewal as we embrace the spirit of Imbolc, a sacred time marking the awakening of spring’s gentle touch. Imbolc is a time to bid farewell to winter and welcome the promise of new beginnings. Event Highlights: Nature Connection: Immerse… Continue reading Imbolc Gathering: Embrace the Awakening of Spring

Sat 27 Jan 8am-4pm On Saturday 27th January, a team of volunteers and staff will undertake an 8 hour Wood Chop Challenge to produce firewood and raise money for Hazel Hill Trust. As you know, we run an off-grid retreat centre, based in an ancient woodland near Salisbury, where people come to reconnect with nature, heal and… Continue reading Wood Chop Challenge

*Partner event* 3-8pm Thu 21 Dec 2023 Step into the enchanting embrace of the winter solstice at Hazel Hill Wood – an experience like no other. A night of pure magic that celebrates the celestial event of the year. Picture yourself within the cozy  beautiful Oak House, where the air is thick with the spirit… Continue reading Winter solstice gathering