Join us to clear overgrown scrub and brambles at Gomm's Wood

Lead Ranger: Steph Rodgers Mobile: 07734 389301

If you have always wondered about coming to volunteer with Chiltern Rangers and never taken the plunge, then today is for you. Come along and meet the team, try out scrub bashing, help us keep the fire going and enjoy a nice cuppa with us too. No experience needed. Just stay for an hour or two and see what you think, you may end up staying the whole day!

Transport & Address:

We will be working at Gomm's Wood. We will meet on site at 10am and finish at approximately 3.30pm. We will meet on Herbert Road Service Road, by the 5 bar vehicle gate next to Ash Hill Primary School. Free parking is available on Herbert Road. The nearest postcode is: HP13 7HW. What 3 Words: ///cleans.switched.rivals. Please park considerately.

Please can we ask everyone to arrive on time to ensure you do not miss the health & safety and task briefing. If you are late and the session has already started, you may not be able to join. Thank you.

You don't need to print off your Eventbrite ticket!

The Task:

Today we will be clearing overgrown scrub and brambles. Many people ask us why we are doing this as a scrub-bash can often look destructive.

It is an essential conservation task, giving the chalk grassland much needed breathing space so wildflowers can grow providing a welcoming habitat to different species.

The larger trees we cut down are normally turned into log piles. These are perfect sanctuary for small mammals like hedgehogs & voles, reptiles including slow worms & common lizard and invertebrates such as beetles.

Timings (please note these timings are approximate):

10.00: Arrival for safety briefing, please don't be late!

11.30: Tea & coffee break

13.00: Lunch time, please bring your own

15.30: Work finishes, time to go home!

What to Bring:

Please bring your gloves (we will have spares) and dress for the weather and the task.

Long trousers are advisable as there may be ticks and thorny vegetation. We also recommend wearing steel toe capped or sturdy boots rather than trainers.

Wear layers that you can remove if you get hot whilst working. Bring a waterproof as most of our sites have no shelter from the rain. If it's sunny you may need a hat and suncream.

Please bring a plenty of fluids and a packed lunch. We will bring a tea kit and biscuits.

Please note:

Biscuits are served at all Chiltern Rangers sessions. Please advise if you have an allergy.

Sometimes there is a need for us to use power tools that can be noisy.

Anything else?

Please call 01494 474486 or email info@chilternrangers.co.uk with any questions.

If you are booking a ticket for anyone under 18,please read our Under 18 Policy here. (https://chilternrangers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Chiltern-Rangers-Under-18-Volunteer-Policy.docx.pdf)

Description supplied by the event organiser.