Thinking of creating a pond: Elmhurst Park
2025-07-23 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Elmhurst Park, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12, United Kingdom
Thinking of creating a pond – funded by Woodbridge Town Council
Thinking of creating a pond? What’s stopping you? Drop into our Pond Surgery, and chat to us to work out how, where and when.
This is the second in a series of four drop-in events, all at different venues and times, over the Summer, designed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust with Transition Woodbridge and Woodbridge Town Council to help you to create a pond – the most incredible gift for wildlife. Come and chat to us and work out how to overcome potential barriers to creating your own pond, or how to help a pond that needs some love, in your garden, space or work. Please bring photos or videos of your garden or space (on your phone is fine). We will have activities for kids to play with while we chat.
Meet at the bandstand in Elmhurst Park.

Transition Woodbridge planning meeting
2025-07-23 19:00 - 20:30 | The Royal British Legion, 81 Thoroughfare,, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AH
We look forward to welcoming you to our planning meeting on Wednesday 23rd July, 7pm, at the British Legion in the Thoroughfare, Woodbridge. Come along and share your ideas.
Agenda items for discussion
1. Harvest Fair, 20th September
2. Wildlife Corridors – bat survey May-September 2025, ponds project
3. RiverClean October 11th
4. Transition Meetings Venue
5. Climate Conversations Cafes
6. Fruit Picking

Visit to RSPB Minsmere
2025-07-30 17:00 - 19:00 | RSPB Minsmere, Westleton, Saxmundham, suffolk, IP17 3BY, United Kingdom
A visit to RSPB Minsmere, a vital pitstop on the route of the East Atlantic Flyway.
This event has been organised especially on behalf of Greenprint Forum members, but is open to all.
Visited by millions of birds annually, RSPB Minsmere is a key part of the extensive network of coastal wetlands along the east coast that have collectively been nominated for UNESCO status as a Natural World Heritage site, as the English East Coast Wetlands, which in turn form part of the East Atlantic Flyway, for their global significance for migratory wetlands birds travelling between the Arctic and southern Africa.
The RSPB have offered to show us around the diverse habitats forming this reserve of some 1,000 hectares, learn about its biodiversity, the importance of the reserve in the context of the wider East Atlantic Flyway, and what the UNESCO bid for the East Coast Wetlands might mean.
Register here so we know who and how many to expect.

Thinking of creating a pond: Elmhurst Park
2025-07-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Elmhurst Park, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12, United Kingdom
Thinking of creating a pond – funded by Woodbridge Town Council
Thinking of creating a pond? What’s stopping you? Drop into our Pond Surgery, and chat to us to work out how, where and when.
This is the third in a series of four drop-in events, all at different venues and times, over the Summer, designed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust with Transition Woodbridge and Woodbridge Town Council to help you to create a pond – the most incredible gift for wildlife. Come and chat to us and work out how to overcome potential barriers to creating your own pond, or how to help a pond that needs some love, in your garden, space or work. Please bring photos or videos of your garden or space (on your phone is fine). We will have activities for kids to play with while we chat.
Meet at the bandstand in Elmhurst Park.

Community Day at Foxtail Meadow
2025-08-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Foxtail Meadow, Foxtail Meadow, Bramfield, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Ecotherapy East are holding their next Community Day on Saturday 2 August on Foxtail Meadow. Time for reciprocity with the Meadow and connecting with one another and the rhythms of the inner and outer nature.
Come for as long as you wish.
Morning: Lammas ritual with meditation and a labyrinth walk. Lammas is a festival of gratitude as we harvest nature’s bounty.
Late morning until about 4pm: land-tending. Depending on the weather. We go easy.
Nick Jackson from our team will guide attendees to:

Create single bee habitats
Create a reptile refuge
Engage in a butterfly count (they are loving the creeping thistles and the buddleia in our garden)
Scythe some areas to reduce the thistle and encourage other wildflowers to spread. There’s a spare scythe for those who wish to learn. Rob will be able to show you.

Find out more.

Repair Cafe
2025-08-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-01 10:00 - 12:00 | St. John’s Church, St. John's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1HS, United Kingdom

Thinking of creating a pond: Woodbridge Library
2025-08-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Woodbridge Library, New Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1DT, United Kingdom
Thinking of creating a pond – funded by Woodbridge Town Council
Thinking of creating a pond? What’s stopping you? Drop into our Pond Surgery, and chat to us to work out how, where and when.
This is the fourth in a series of four drop-in events, all at different venues and times, over the Summer, designed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust with Transition Woodbridge and Woodbridge Town Council to help you to create a pond – the most incredible gift for wildlife. Come and chat to us and work out how to overcome potential barriers to creating your own pond, or how to help a pond that needs some love, in your garden, space or work. Please bring photos or videos of your garden or space (on your phone is fine).

Nature's Day
2025-09-06 09:30 - 13:00 | Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU
Join staff from across Suffolk Wildlife Trust for an inspiring and thought-provoking day of presentations and discussions about the charity’s vital work for nature in Suffolk.
Through powerful stories, expert insights, and dynamic discussions, we’ll explore the journey of restoring the River Deben, the fight to protect Suffolk’s natural environment, and the invaluable contributions of our volunteers. This open event will highlight and celebrate the incredible impact of collaboration for local wildlife and wild landscapes.
Be part of the conversation by connecting with fellow nature-lovers and discover how we can all play a role in protecting and restoring Suffolk’s wild places.
Find out more and book your free ticket.

Fromus Blackberry Day
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Fromus Valley, Kelsale, Suffolk, IP17 2RG, United Kingdom
Simpson’s Fromus Valley is a series of species-rich flower meadows with a fascinating history. To provide protection to sensitive flora, the gates to this nature reserve are normally locked, but it is opened to the public two or three mornings a year.
Saturday 13 September is one such morning – just in time for blackberry picking! Sloes, bullaces and blackberries are all there for the picking from the hedgerows for your larder — just leave some for the birds!
Trustees and volunteers will be on hand for guided tours, or you can take a self-guide leaflet and explore the 28 acres at leisure. There’s something for everyone — medieval earthworks, bugs, butterflies, spiders, dragonflies, birdlife and, of course, wild flowers! Wear long trousers/sleeves and sturdy boots as the ground is uneven and may be muddy.
Sorry, no dogs.
Find out more here.

Beachwatch: Bawdsey Point
2025-09-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Bawdsey Quay, Bawdsey, Suffolk, IP12 3AX, United Kingdom
Join this beach clean to help us stop harmful litter from reaching the ocean and collect vital data that we can use to bring about positive change for our seas.
At a Beachwatch event volunteers clean and survey 100m of beach. The information is then sent to the Marine Conservation Society who collate and analyse the data, helping them to act in an effective, evidence-led way, to tackle the worst marine pollution offenders and lobby for changes in legislation. This has already led to positive legislative change with recent restrictions on the manufacture, sale and use of various single-use plastic items having been implemented in recent years.
We will be collecting and surveying on the beach at Bawdsey Point, IP12 3AX. If anyone wishes to stay on we’ll have lunch 12:30 to 13:00 and do an optional wider clean of the beach if needed from 13:00pm.
Lunch is not provided – you will need to bring your own packed lunch/drinks or use local facilities.
Find out more and book your space.

Local Food and Drink Festival
2025-09-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU
We’re celebrating Suffolk’s farmers, growers and makers at our Local Food & Drink Festival on Saturday 20th September at Woodbridge Community Hall. Come and support some of our area’s finest businesses including High House Farm, Humber Doucy Brewery, Oakdene Honey, Peach & Pippin, and more to be announced. You’ll be able to sample local goodies, buy items to take home and chat to the people behind the products.
Come and support the local economy and food resilience, and who knows, you may even find a new favourite for the dinner table!
Refreshments will be available throughout the day and Suffolk Bird Group will also be leading walks to the Deben.
Entry is free and you can book tickets via Eventbrite.

Beachwatch: Felixstowe
2025-09-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Brackenbury Fort (car park), Cliff Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Join this beach clean to help us stop harmful litter from reaching the ocean and collect vital data that we can use to bring about positive change for our seas.
At a Beachwatch event volunteers clean and survey 100m of beach. The information is then sent to the Marine Conservation Society who collate and analyse the data, helping them to act in an effective, evidence-led way, to tackle the worst marine pollution offenders and lobby for changes in legislation. This has already led to positive legislative change with recent restrictions on the manufacture, sale and use of various single-use plastic items having been implemented in recent years.
Meet in the car park at Brackenbury Fort off Cliff Road, Felixstowe. All are welcome but registration is essential so we know who and how many to expect.
Find out more and book your space.

Salt Marsh and Seagrass: the conservation of our estuarine meadows
2025-10-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Waldringfield Village Hall, School Rd, Waldringfield, Suffolk, IP12 4QP, United Kingdom
Waldringfield Wildlife Group Invites you to an illustrated talk on ‘Salt Marsh and Seagrass: the conservation of our estuarine meadows’, by Dr Tim Gardiner of the Environment Agency.
The salt marshes and seagrass meadows are some of the most valuable coastal habitats in East Anglia. Learn more about their ecology and efforts to conserve them by a variety of organisations. The talk will focus on recent research in Essex and Suffolk.
Admission:

Non-members and visitors – £5.00
Paid up members – No charge
New members welcome (Membership £10)

Dr Tim Gardiner is former conservation researcher at Writtle College (University of Essex) and ecology lecturer at Nottingham Trent University. Tim has worked for the Environment Agency since 2009 as a biodiversity officer. His work includes improving rivers and sea walls in East Anglia for a range of species and this culminated in the Sea Wall Biodiversity Handbook being published in 2015.
The talk begins at 11am and is preceded by the AGM at 10am.

River Clean 2025
2025-10-11 14:00 - 17:00
Transition Woodbridge will be joining the 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts to clean up a section of the River Deben. More information to follow.

Sunset bat walk through Woodbridge green spaces (aimed at grown-ups)
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Longfields Cafe, Kingston Fields, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BA, United Kingdom
Have you ever wondered which bats we have in Woodbridge? Join us for a gentle walk around Woodbridge parks to see if we can find out more!
Free – funded by Woodbridge Town Council.
Starts at Longfields Café, Kingston Fields.
Find out more and book your free ticket (booking essential).

A changing climate: should I be doing more?
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Unitarian Meeting House, Bridge Street, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9AJ, United Kingdom
Greener Fram is teaming up with environmentalist Simon Hooton for an afternoon of stories, activities and discussion. Let’s dive into how we, as individuals, can make a difference in combating climate change.
Greener Fram will also be presenting current projects, including two new community ones: Low CO2 Fram and Wild About Fram.
The event is free, with refreshments, but donations are always welcome.
Find out more.
Drop in between 2pm – 4pm on Saturday 25th October – at the Unitarian Meeting House, Bridge Street, Framlingham.

Hedgehogs & hog home building for families
2025-10-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Longfields Cafe, Kingston Fields, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BA, United Kingdom
Hedgehogs need our help! Come along and learn why they do, and what you can do to help hedgehogs in your garden and local parks.
Free – funded by Woodbridge Town Council.
Longfields Café, Kingston Fields.
Find out more and book your free ticket (booking essential).

Family bat walk through Woodbridge green spaces
2025-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Longfields Cafe, Kingston Fields, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BA, United Kingdom
Let’s explore Woodbridge as if we were a bat! Can we track down our fellow bats in Woodbridge Parks?
Free – funded by Woodbridge Town Council.
Starts at Longfields Café, Kingston Fields.
Find out more and book your free ticket (booking essential).

Seed harvesting & crafts for families
2025-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Longfields Cafe, Kingston Fields, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BA, United Kingdom
Seeds, seeds, seeds! Come and learn about seeds and why it’s important, and fun, to harvest and save them at this time of year.
Free – funded by Woodbridge Town Council.
Longfields Café, Kingston Fields.
Find out more and book your free ticket (booking essential).

Bats & bat box building for families
2025-10-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Longfields Cafe, Kingston Fields, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4BA, United Kingdom
We need help building bat boxes for Kingston Fields bats! We have so many amazing bats locally – come and learn how you can help them!
Free – funded by Woodbridge Town Council.
Longfields Café, Kingston Fields.
Find out more and book your free ticket (booking essential).

Cultivating Communities - Gardening for people and planet
2025-11-01 14:00 - 16:30 | Campsea Ashe Village Hall, Station Rd,, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0PT, United Kingdom
Come along and join Wild About Campsea on Saturday 1 November for this event exploring regenerative and community gardening, with the chance to make a bird nest box for the birds in your own garden too!
Free event but donations are welcome which will go to support the local hedgehog rescue centre.
Find out more.

Community Networking Event
2025-11-08 09:30 - 15:30 | Kesgrave Community and Conference Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Suffolk, IP5 1JF, United Kingdom
The Suffolk Climate Action Team are hosting a free networking event for community groups and others involved in community environmental action like parish/town councils in Suffolk, to come together and share knowledge.
The event will include morning speakers and three afternoon workshops exploring a different range of topics, led by experienced community groups and organisations.

Morning speakers: Climate Change Gardening & Climate Hub Development
Afternoon workshop themes (choose one): biodiversity; active travel; energy efficiency in older buildings

The event will run from 9:30 to 15:30 and a light vegetarian lunch will be provided.
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so please register by 19 September.

Sustainable Communities Action Day
2025-11-08 09:30 - 15:30 | Kesgrave Community and Conference Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Suffolk, IP5 1JF, United Kingdom
The Suffolk Climate Action Team are hosting a free networking event for community groups and others involved in community environmental action like parish/town councils in Suffolk, to come together and share knowledge.
There will be morning speakers and a great choice of afternoon workshops led by organisations such as the Deben Climate Centre, Hadleigh Environmental Action Team, Colchester LEAF, the Suffolk Tree Warden Network, and more!
The event will run from 9:30-15:30 and lunch will be provided.
Workshop themes:

Biodiversity
Water and Rivers
Community Energy
Sustainable Food

Find out more and book your place.

Transition Woodbridge AGM
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 | The Royal British Legion, 81 Thoroughfare,, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AH
Transition Woodbridge AGM – more details to follow.

Screening of the film Power Station
2025-11-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Riverside Theatre, Quayside, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BH, United Kingdom
Join Deben Climate Centre at The Riverside on 17 November where they’re hosting a screening of ‘Power Station’, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Dan Edelstyn.
This vibrant, inspiring, and heartwarming documentary follows two artists in Walthamstow as they set out to take their street off the grid, kickstarting a solar-powered energy revolution. It’s a testament to what can be achieved when a community works together and has a real vision for a collaborative and sustainable future!
Book your tickets now.

Woods for Water, drop in
2025-11-28 15:00 - 20:00 | Wickham Market Village Hall, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0HE, United Kingdom
Join the Forestry Commission, the Woodland Trust, Essex & Suffolk Rivers Trust, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Environmental Agency and Suffolk Tree Wardens for ‘Woods for Water’- a drop in afternoon to discuss opportunities for tree planting and connecting existing woodlands, hedgerows and habitats in the catchment of the River Deben to increase biodiversity, improve habitat connectivity, and help towards better water quality.
Attendees will have the chance to speak one-to-one with experts from each organisation about your own projects, ideas and aspirations. Discover how trees can benefit your land, wellbeing and our local wildlife.
Find out more and register your attendance.
