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# elfwoods

A wonderful place for people and Nature to flourish together

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://elfwoods.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Felling trees, singing songs - February 2022 volunteer day](https://elfwoods.org/blog/felling-trees-singing-songs-february-2022-volunteer-day/) - Our volunteers took learnt how to fell a tree safely using hand tools; after a day of hard work we stayed to enjoy a hot drink and sign songs around the fire.
- [Axes 'n primroses - March 2022 volunteer day](https://elfwoods.org/blog/axes-n-primroses-march-2022-volunteer-day/) - We got straight to work our felling trees and processing and storing timber. Afterwards, we gravitated towards the heathland sunshine for a rest and chat.
- [Breaking bracken, breaking bread - June 2022 volunteer days](https://elfwoods.org/blog/breaking-bracken-breaking-bread-june-2022-volunteer-days/) - We have been scything bracken and making a table that looks like a mythological creature. But it’s not all hard work. We chat, laugh and share food and treats.
- [elfwoods summer gathering 2022 – Celebrating woodland culture](https://elfwoods.org/blog/elfwoods-summer-gathering-2022/) - There was a festive mood in the air at elfwoods as our growing community gathered to celebrate the arrival of summer and our achievements over the past year
- [Bracken a sweat – July 3rd 2022 volunteer day](https://elfwoods.org/blog/bracken-a-sweat-july-3rd-2022-volunteer-day/) - Controlling invasive species is hard physical labour, and with the heathland bathed in warm summer sun we definitely broke a sweat today.
- [Watching wolves nibbling the sun](https://elfwoods.org/blog/watching-wolves-nibbling-the-sun/) - We enjoyed watching the partial solar eclipse today in this volunteer-led activity.
- [Summertime Busyness – July & August volunteer days](https://elfwoods.org/blog/summertime-busyness-july-august-volunteer-days/) - Our summertime volunteer days included heathland management; felling trees; chopping firewood; crafting furniture and erecting a new sign for our entrance
- [Beds and trenches - 21st May 2022 volunteer day](https://elfwoods.org/blog/beds-and-trenches-21st-may-2022-volunteer-day/) - We spent time in the budding community garden, a project we envision will not only feed our volunteers, but the wider elfwoods community and local residents.
- [Beltane - A community celebration of fertility and regeneration](https://elfwoods.org/blog/beltane-a-community-celebration-of-fertility-and-regeneration/) - We gathered to celebrate Beltane, the return of fertility to the land and the final letting go of the Winter season.
- [New beginnings: An Ostara celebration circle for women & children](https://elfwoods.org/blog/new-beginnings-an-ostara-celebration-circle-for-women-children/) - We gathered around the fire to celebrate Ostara, (Spring Equinox). Blessed with a day of beautiful sunshine, we sang, shared and created a nature mandala.
- [Benches from branches - 1st May 2022 volunteer day](https://elfwoods.org/blog/benches-with-branches-1st-may-2022-volunteer-day/) - Dylan, elfwoods’ woodland manager and Built by Artizans boss, joined us to lead volunteers in creating benches out of elfwoods sweet chestnut roundwood.
- [Squatters and ironstone - 23rd April 2022 volunteer day](https://elfwoods.org/blog/23rd-april-2022-volunteer-day/) - Grubbing out gorse is hard work! We fattened our bonfire plenty, and the heather now has a lot more light and space to grow. We also unearthed some ironstone!
- [Gorse flowers and fire pits - 10th April 2022 volunteer day](https://elfwoods.org/blog/gorse-flowers-and-fire-pits-10th-april-2022-volunteer-day/) - Our first volunteer day of Spring saw some new faces join our budding regular volunteer community. We worked under a warm sun surrounded by gorse flowers.
- [Our Woodland Pavilion plans get underway](https://elfwoods.org/blog/our-woodland-pavilion-plans-get-underway/) - There was a positive and inspiring atmosphere as we met around a bonfire to decide how to proceed with our plans to build the Woodland Pavillion
- [Dead hedges and hazel archways - January 2022 volunteer day](https://elfwoods.org/blog/dead-hedges-and-hazel-archways-january-2022-volunteer-day/) - Our first volunteer day of 2022 was the busiest yet in terms of the number of volunteers. We continued our efforts around the forest campsite area. We worked hard and made great progress, but there was also a lot of mischief and laughter. A group of us stayed on to enjoy the early darkness, bonding around the bonfire and marvelling at the beauty of the heathland bathed in the silver light of the near full moon.
- [The elfwoods woodland pavilion: A rally call](https://elfwoods.org/blog/the-elfwoods-woodland-pavilion-a-rally-call/) - We’re thrilled to share we’re pushing ahead with consented plans for a woodland pavilion for community gatherings. Right now we’re rallying for volunteer support.
- [Heather and mulled cider - December 2021 volunteer day](https://elfwoods.org/blog/heather-and-mulled-cider-december-2021-volunteer-day/) - Mist abounded as volunteers got stuck in to fence weaving and landscaping for our campsite area. We enjoyed curry and mulled cider around the fire for lunch.
- [Stumps and sausages - October 2021 volunteer day](https://elfwoods.org/blog/october-2021-volunteer-day/) - We had our first volunteer day of the season last Sunday; it was lots of fun and hard work! We focused on the area designated as the elfwoods' forest campsite.
- [Moon gate and bean chilli - November 2021 volunteer day](https://elfwoods.org/blog/moon-gate-and-bean-chilli-november-2021-volunteer-day/) - For our latest volunteer day we made good progress weaving willow pitch boundaries, crafting an impressive moon gate and working on heathland restoration.

## Pages

- [](https://elfwoods.org/) - Visit our West Sussex woodland and learn crafts, take part in activities, volunteer, camp, connect with our community, or immerse yourself in the surroundings.
- [Stay at our forest campsite in the South Downs](https://elfwoods.org/forest-campsite/) - Pitch up between trees and heathland in the heart of the South Downs; Bask in the sun; light a fire; gaze at the stars; fall asleep to the call of the owls
- [Polaris Outdoor](https://elfwoods.org/wildschool-bushcraft/) - A typical day might include traditional shelter building, fire lighting techniques, outdoor cooking, survival skills, games, activities and competitions.
- [About us](https://elfwoods.org/about-us/) - The elfwoods community strives to support positive interactions with Nature, so that present and future generations can share, learn, care and enjoy its legacy.
- [Volunteer](https://elfwoods.org/volunteer/) - Volunteers are fundamental to our vision for elfwoods. We rely on their time, energy and skills in caring for the ecology on site and in managing the everyday running of the organisation. More than this though, our volunteers are central to delivering our goal of growing a community that fosters personal fulfilment, creativity and wellbeing; where
- [Raven Field Archers](https://elfwoods.org/raven-field-archers/) - Raven Field Archers offer courses at unmarked and marked distances in elfwoods. Our marked distance practice range is suitable for disabled archers.
- [Events](https://elfwoods.org/events/) - Events We hold one-off events at elfwoods throughout the year, such as celebrating the seasons, dark night sky astronomy, myth and storytelling and the Friends of elfwoods annual gathering. To register your interest and be one of the first to hear about new events at elfwoods, please join our mailing list using the form below. If you
- [Green Shoots Forest School](https://elfwoods.org/green-shoots-forest-school/) - At Green Shoots we specialise in Forest School, woodland crafts and skills, wellbeing, and fun. It is run by Becky Green, a Level 3 Forest School practitioner.
- [Volunteering](https://elfwoods.org/volunteering/) - Volunteers come to elfwoods, some occasionally, others regularly, to enjoy a day or a few hours in the woods, to learn new skills and make new friends.
- [Contact](https://elfwoods.org/contact/) - While we welcome visitors to elfwoods, visits to the site are by prior arrangement only. Please contact us to arrange a time to join us at elfwoods.
- [The Mother’s Fire: A gathering for mothers and children](https://elfwoods.org/the-mothers-fire/) - A nature-based gathering where we get together to sing, share, connect and offer our children a sense of belonging and safety in community
- [Roundwood timber framing course](https://elfwoods.org/roundwood-timber-framing-course/) - Our roundwood timber course introduces participants to the basics of crafting a roundwood timber frame using traditional techniques with hand tools.
- [Yuletide storytelling and forest bathing](https://elfwoods.org/yuletide-storytelling-forest-bathing-december-2022/) - Dawn Nelson will be joining us at elfwoods on Sunday 4th December to kickstart the festive season with some traditional yuletide themed tales for the kids.
- [A Beltane Celebration (02/05/22, 11AM - 4PM)](https://elfwoods.org/a-beltane-celebration-02-04-22/) - A day of nature connection, wild crafts, songs, games, dance, storytelling and fun - Including a silent disco immersed in Nature!

## Categories

- [The elfwoods blog](https://elfwoods.org/blog/) - Here you can find out more about what we’ve been up to recently at elfwoods. To find out about upcoming events, courses and volunteer days, please subscribe to our mailing list.
- [Activities](https://elfwoods.org/activities/) - Regular activities may vary from season to season, but all are based around understanding, caring for and enjoying Nature and the woodland. In the near future we also hope to have mindfulness, firewood basics and basics of ecology sessions running regularly at elfwoods. To register your interest and be one of the first to hear about new activities at elfwoods, please join our mailing list using the form below. If you would you like to organise a course at elfwoods, please contact us.
- [Courses](https://elfwoods.org/courses/) - Short courses in woodland skills and crafts at elfwoods are hands-on, nature based learning experiences. These may be up to four days in length, with limited on-site accommodation available if required. To register your interest and be one of the first to hear about new courses at elfwoods, please join our mailing list using the form below. If you would you like to organise a course at elfwoods, please contact us.

## Tags

- [volunteering](https://elfwoods.org/tag/volunteering/)
- [campsite](https://elfwoods.org/tag/campsite/)
- [heathland](https://elfwoods.org/tag/heathland/)
- [woodland pavillion](https://elfwoods.org/tag/woodland-pavilion/)
- [forest](https://elfwoods.org/tag/forest/)
- [events](https://elfwoods.org/tag/events/)
- [crafts](https://elfwoods.org/tag/crafts/)
- [agroforestry](https://elfwoods.org/tag/agroforestry/)
- [astronomy](https://elfwoods.org/tag/astronomy/)