Friday brought an inspiring end to a busy week at Longwood Community Woodland, as we hosted our first corporate volunteer day. We welcomed Groundwork Wales and a dedicated team from the National Grid, who arrived ready to make a real impact in Olwen Wood.
🌸 Planting Over 200 Saplings for Our New Blossom Walk
The team got straight to work. They planted more than 200 young saplings to launch our new blossom walk. This project boosts biodiversity, strengthens habitats, and creates a colourful seasonal feature for everyone who visits Longwood.
We chose a diverse mix of blossom‑rich species. Each one adds colour, resilience, and value to wildlife. As these trees mature, they will transform the path into a bright corridor of spring blossom. Visitors will be able to walk beneath clouds of colour, enjoy the scent of flowering trees, and feel more connected to the woodland throughout the year.
🤝 Community, Collaboration, and Corporate Volunteering
Groundwork Wales and the National Grid brought energy and teamwork from the moment they arrived. They worked efficiently, supported one another, and kept spirits high throughout the day. Their hard work gave this project a strong start, and we’re incredibly grateful for their contribution.
Corporate volunteer days like this help us care for Longwood’s woodlands. They allow us to expand conservation work, improve habitats, and create new features for visitors. They also give teams a meaningful way to spend time outdoors, build connections, and support a community‑run woodland.
🌱 Looking Ahead — And How You Can Get Involved
These saplings will grow into a beautiful, wildlife‑friendly blossom walk that will brighten Olwen Wood for years to come. Thanks to everyone who joined us, this vision is already taking shape.
If you would like to arrange a volunteer day for your team, get in touch — we’d love to welcome you to Longwood and work together to grow something special.