27 October → 30 October 2025

The Night Forest - Halloween Events

Come and join us for a spooky evening at Braywick. Pumpkin carving, scary stories by the campfire and then a magical forest trail. More information and booking below:

The Night Forest at Braywick Nature Centre

10 January 2026

Community Orchard Pruning at Ockwells Park

Come and get some fresh air, learn a skill and hlep our community orchard!

A guided session of basic fruit pruning techniques with hands on practice pruning the orchard trees at Ockwells Park. 

Meet in the carpark for 10am. The main session will take place in the orchard just a couple of minutes walk away. Dress warmly with sturdy footwear. Bring gardening gloves, sharp secateurs and a hand saw if possible. Some tools will be available to borrow but bring your own if possible. 

PLEASE NOTE: Sterilise the secateurs and hand saw beforehand using soap or antibacterial gel.

Toilets available at carpark. Well behaved dogs welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. 

More information to follow. 

16 January → 17 January 2026

Hedgelaying at Battlemead

Learn the wonderful art of laying a hedge!

Join the RBWM Natural Environment Team and volunteers from Wild Maidenhead at Battlemead Common to lay part of the hedge along the Thames Path. 

Session will run all day on 16th and 17th Jan. Join for the whole weekend or just pop along for a couple of hours. 

More information to follow. Save the date.

30 January → 31 January 2026

Hedgelaying at Battlemead

Learn the wonderful art of laying a hedge!

Join the RBWM Natural Environment Team and volunteers from Wild Maidenhead at Battlemead Common to lay part of the hedge along the Thames Path. 

Session will run all day on 30th and 31st Jan. Join for the whole weekend or just pop along for a couple of hours. 

More information to follow. Save the date.