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Looking after Westgate Wood.
One of BWT brilliant volunteers at work removing dead and dying trees Many thanks to the Boston Woods Trust volunteers who have been busy at work removing dead and dying trees from Westgate Wood. A large number of ash trees have caught a fungal disease that causes ash dieback. These are being removed as they are a hazard for walkers and dogs. Some wood is being left to decay naturally in situ providing habitat for many woodland creatures. The excess is being recycled. The lar
sandcelwood1
Nov 8


Trainee opportunity with Froglife
Trainee opportunity with Froglife

Frances Brooks
Nov 6


Winner of the Eco-mind of the year award.
We are proud to be the ECO- MIND OF THE YEAR winner at the Boston Vibe Best of Boston awards. Well done to all our volunteers who make the Boston Woods such a successful project.

Frances Brooks
Oct 20


2025 Open Meeting
Everyone is welcome to our annual Open Meeting. Meet some of the team, hear the latest news and listen to an interesting speaker. As well...

Frances Brooks
Oct 6


Plant a bulb in Dion’s wood in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week
ULTH Maternity Bereavement Team and United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity have teamed up Boston Woods to be able to offer a beautiful...

Frances Brooks
Sep 23


A message from Froglife
Exciting news! Froglife Ecological Services (FES) have just completed the latest pond works at Jenny's Wood in Boston as part of our...

Frances Brooks
Sep 22


Co-op Community Champions support BWT
We are very grateful to Lincolnshire Co-op. They have made us a Community Champion and are raising money so that we can get tools such as...
sandcelwood1
Sep 14
Danger deep water
The two ponds by Jenny's Wood have been dredged and cleared of reeds. Although the water level seems low after this hot dry summer ...

Frances Brooks
Sep 10


Working with froglife to renovate ponds.
We are excited to be working with Froglife to renovate 2 ponds in The Sir Joseph Banks Park by Jenny's Wood. Since being established...
sandcelwood1
Aug 28


Fire Danger!!
Please take extra care in this weather. Fires can start so easily in the woods and countryside and spread so quickly. Prompt attention by...

Frances Brooks
Aug 13


Good day for the birds!
We are very pleased to put some more bird boxes up in Dions. This time by the lake. These have, once again, been made by Simon Horniblow,...
sandcelwood1
Jun 11


Welcome to Dion's Wood Nature Reserve
Eight good reasons for all the hard work!

Frances Brooks
Jun 1
Job vacancy with Froglife!
Click here for full details of this exciting opportunity Position: Neighbourhood Wildlife Corridor (NWC): Boston & Beyond Project...

Frances Brooks
May 15


Illegal encampment on Jenny's Wood meadow
Photo by Boston Vibe On Monday evening, 14th April, travellers forced there way onto Jenny's Wood and over 20 caravans set up camp. After...

Frances Brooks
Apr 16


Brash cleared off Westgate meadow
Great team work over a couple of days has seen all the brash on the meadow chipped and carted to Dion’s Wood to provide mulch for the...

Frances Brooks
Mar 3


Hospital crossing opened
Hospital charity bridges the gap to enable staff and patients to enjoy local nature reserve Staff and visitors can now escape the hustle...

Frances Brooks
Jan 13


Trident Sports 5 & 10k run
We were happy to welcome runners through the woods for the second Mallard Cake Run. Thanks to them for supporting our project and we look...

Frances Brooks
Dec 12, 2024
Great day planting
Many thanks to everyone that helped us planting yesterday. Over 1500 trees went in! It is great to see Dion's Wood Nature reserve...
sandcelwood1
Nov 25, 2024


Boston Tree Party
The annual tree party will be at Dion’s Wood Nature Reserve. Willoughby Road PE21 9HR Sunday 24th November from 9am. We will be...

Frances Brooks
Nov 6, 2024
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