Environmental community groups

To add your group to the list of West Oxfordshire community groups working to improve the local environment simply:

submit an online Environmental community groups form.

Below is information for:

BTCV Green Gym Project
Community Action Groups (CAGS)
Cotswold AONB - wardens and volunteers
Freecycle
Friends of Chimney Meadow
Oxfordshire Woodland Group
Transition Eynsham
Wychwood Project
Wychwood v
Witney Woodland Volunteers

BTCV Green Gym Project

If you fancy a bit of exercise but also want to get closer to nature then why not join a green gym? The Green Gym project, set up by the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) is run entirely by volunteers. To get involved, contact the group on 01608 643269 or visit the Green Gym website.

Community Action Groups (CAGs)

CAGs organise events and initiatives to reduce, reuse or recycle waste, promote energy efficiency and decrease the carbon footprint of their community.

CAGS organise Swap Shops throughout the year. Residents can bring unwanted, but usable household items to swap. Most of the swap shops also test electrical items, so that they can be taken for reuse. Most CAGs now also look at issues around climate change such as transport, food, energy, waste. If you are interested in setting up a CAG call 01865 815871 or visit CAG Oxfordshire.

Cotswolds wardens and volunteers

There are opportunities to help the Cotswolds Conservation Board look after the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Beauty. Visit Cotswolds AONB or call 01451 862000.

Freecycle

Check out Freecycle for a great way to source and reuse goods locally for free.

Friends of Chimney Meadows

A friendly group of volunteers with ranging experience in practical conservation and survey work. Booking is essential. Please call Dr Kerry Lock (Project Officer) on 07949 859298.

Oxfordshire Woodland Group

This registered charity promotes the sympathetic management of Oxfordshire's small woods. Membership is £10 per annum. It allows members, including community groups, access to free professional woodland management advice, a news and information service and training opportunities. For more details: Oxfordshire Woodland Group or call 01865 815427.

Witney Woodland Volunteers

Action group that cares for Witney's environment. To volunteer call 01993 702202.

Wychwood Project

Become a Friend of Wychwood to support restoration and conservation of the Royal Hunting Forest of Wychwood. Annual membership costs from £5. For more details: Wychwood Project or call 01993 814143.

Wychwood v

Wychwood v is for 16-25 year olds who like to get muddy planting trees, clearing ditches, dry stone walling and many more activities that help to conserve Wychwood countryside. There is also office- based work and research projects, full-time internships and placements for gap year students. There is the regular Tuesday Team for young unemployed people. For information: Wychwood Project website, call 01993 814131 or 07785515730 or email wychwood.v@oxfordshire.gov.uk.