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Bringing the enriching power of nature to all.

Promoting sustainable farming & food production.

Restoring biodiversity & wildlife.

A place for learning, connection & wellbeing.

WELCOME TO WOODOAKS FARM

To connect community with nature, food, and farming

To farm organically in harmony with nature, enhancing biodiversity and helping to reverse the decline of wildlife.

To improve the well-being of people and planet and create a healthier more sustainable future.

Woodoaks Farm lies just to the west of London at Maple Cross in Hertfordshire. It extends to just over 300 acres and includes arable and pastureland and around 75 acres of semi-natural woodland.

The farm has been in the Findlay Family since the 1920’s and in 2020 Sally Findlay donated Woodoaks to the Soil Association Land Trust to ensure it will be farmed sustainably into the future; producing good food, improving wildlife and continuing to welcome people.

As the next custodians of the land, we are transitioning to become fully organic, working a regenerative farming system that will support a climate friendly future with rich biodiversity and a vibrant and dynamic sustainable food hub.

Nestled in the heart of Woodoaks Farm lies the 16th Century Grade II listed Black Barn – a heritage-rich building with the potential to create a community hub that reconnects people with food, farming and nature.

 

Discover how Woodoaks Farm is restoring nature and regenerating the landscape click here

Meet our Woodoaks’ community and find out more about The Black Barn Project.

Volunteer With Us!

Community is at the heart of all we do and volunteers make up an essential network of energy, ideas & resource.

Whether you’re an individual school or business we’d love you to join our volunteer team in creating a welcoming and nature-friendly farm that benefits all.

Fridays: 9.30-12.30 – General Volunteering & Compost Club

Saturdays: 9.30-11.30 – Volunteering on Golden Rose Flower Farm

To sign up as an individual click below. To enquire about corporate volunteering email us at woodoaksfarm@gmail.com

 

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School Visits

Bring your students to explore and learn in nature’s greatest outdoor classroom.

Work with our education team to put together a bespoke experience that suits your needs.

Open to primary, secondary and SEN provision.

Some limited FREE school visits still available for 2025.

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THE FOOD CONVERSATION

Thursday May 01st 7-9pm

Join #TheFoodConversation in The Black Barn on Thursday 01st May.

You don’t have to be an expert, it’s simply about bringing together people who are passionate about delivering a healthy food system that delivers the ultimate goal of good food for all.

Your views will become part of the National Food Conversation – impacting food policy change to drive healthier people, communities and nature.

Light food and refreshment provided.

REGISTER FOR FREE HERE

FORAGING WALKS WITH FLAVOUR FRED

Saturdays: 10-12.30. (11th May, 27th September, 8th November)

Take a walk on the wild side with Flavour Fred

An introduction to foraging for wild flavour, covering identification, responsible foraging, soil health, folklore, and the history of wild ingredients.

TICKETS HERE

EASTER HOLIDAY FARM TRAIL

Saturday April 05th - Monday 21st April

Come join us on the farm for some good outdoor, wholesome, nature based fun.
Follow the trails around the farm discovering wildlife facts, completing wellbeing EGG-ercises and finding the hidden word along the way – all topped off with a chocolate treat at the end!
TICKETS HERE

DAWN CHORUS WALK

Sunday 4th May 5-7am

Join us for our very first Dawn Chorus Bird Walk where we will be treated to a delight of melody from our resident Woodoaks species such as Blackbird, Song Thrush, Wren, Robin, Dunnock, Chaffinch and Skylark.

Guided by expert birders Stephen Carter & Paul Lewis & Woodoaks Ranger Steve Dutch.

TICKETS HERE

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ZUMBA WITH FLO! Raising funds for The Black Barn Project.

Every Saturday 10-10.45am

Join Flo Garvey for 45 minutes of pure joy.
Guaranteed to get your heart rate up, improve stamina, build connection and put a smile on your face.
£5.00 donation. First Class Free. All proceeds go towards the Black Barn Project.

NO BOOKING NECESSARY.

NUTRITION WORKSHOPS WITH LUCY WILLIAMSON

Mondays 7-9pm (May 19th, June 23d, July 21st, 22nd Sept)

Dive deeper into gut health and embark on a food journey—right down to the soil!

Each session includes a relaxing 30-minute stroll to unwind & connect, followed by shared tasters and discussion around the table where you will gain clarity on your personal gut health and nutrition.

TICKETS HERE

 

 

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News & Journal

Mar 31

31.03.25

Willow Planting Collaboration with Mission Employable, Crops For Energy and Rothamsted Research teams.

Our agroforestry work continued last week with the planting of a willow buffer strip between the Golden Rose Flower Farm and Rickey’s Alkaline Market Garden and Fruit Forest.
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Mar 19

19.03.25

Soil Association's New Organic Entrepreneurs Come to Woodoaks Farm

The Black Barn opened its doors to welcome the first of Soil Association’s New Organic Entrepreneurs to Woodoaks Farm on Friday.
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Mar 10

10.03.25

Woodoaks Farm featured on National TV for the second time!

Waking up this morning filled with pride for our incredible volunteers and farm ranger, Steve Dutch, who were absolute superstars on BBC1’s Countryfile last night!
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Mar 05

05.03.25

Chorleywood Primary School bring the sunshine to a rainy day at Woodoaks Farm

We are so glad to be having a spell of sunshiny weather! Doesn’t it lift the spirits? Spring is on it’s way that’s for sure.
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Mar 04

04.03.25

Woodoaks Farm to feature on BBC1's Countryfile for the second time.

Woodoaks is back on BBC1’s Countryfile this weekend. Tune in this Sunday 9th March at 5.15pm. The farm will feature once again as they follow our ranger Steve Dutch coppicing the edge of Ladywalk Woods alongside Chiltern Rangers CIC and our volunteer team.
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Feb 24

24.02.25

Community Volunteers Rise up to Tree Plant at Woodoaks farm

Last week we kicked off the creation of our Woodland Shelter Belt. It was all hands on deck as 60 community volunteers planted 500 trees with stakes, guards and woodchip in place. Those trees are good to grow!
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Feb 19

19.02.25

Swiss Architecture Students visit Woodoaks to Explore Lime Rendering using Farm Sourced Materials

Over the weekend a brilliant group of Architecture students from EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland, travelled to Woodoaks to carry out site investigations for their design projects taking part in a lime rendering workshop.
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Feb 10

10.02.25

Woodoaks Welcomes Buckingham Food Partnership

Exploring collaborative ways to build strong food partnerships.
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Dec 12

12.12.24

Chorleywood School Visits Woodoaks to make 29 Birdboxes

Christchurch Primary School Chorleywood joined us on the farm to create 29 bird boxes. Busy children, volunteers and teachers put together 174 pieces of reclaimed wood, lovingly cut & prepped by education volunteer Eco Ted.
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Dec 11

11.12.24

Mission Employable Complete their six week pilot programme of learning.

This week we finished our 6 week pilot programme with the fantastic Mission EmployAble interns. It was all hands on deck to respond to the toll the recent winds took on the farm.
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“By donating Woodoaks Farm to the Soil Association Land Trust, I knew that it would be preserved and protected for future generations.

It’s absolutely crucial that we put brilliant minds together and take action to save what we are in danger of losing – community, nature and open spaces. Places where people and wildlife can thrive and history and Mother Nature are recognised and respected as our best teachers.”

Sally Findlay, Former owner of Woodoaks Farm

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