Woodland Beaver Colony's
News & Activities

This week the beavers have been to the Woodland to build a giant Bug Hotel that we have named Beaverlodge. There is nothing we like better than being in a

This week the beavers have been learning to tie knots, including shoe laces. The beavers worked really hard and were really successful – well done beavers! Of course, we also

This week the beavers have been working on requirement 2 of their Digital Maker Badge – create a graphic for a computer game, app, or website. This could be a

Thanks to Eagle and Hedgehog for organising a lovely evening of telling jokes and displaying talent in the beautiful setting of the North Leigh Roman Villa. Once we got to

Thanks to Ant for organising our trip to Crocodiles of the World and to Colin who showed us round, had great patience and was very interesting. It was hot but

This week, we went to Sophie’s Woodland to learn to tie some knots and to do some nature art. Firstly, before heading to the woods, we invested the last of

Congratulations to all the beavers and the many family members that came on our 8 Mile Hike. You were all amazing and I hope that you had a great time

This week we went to Chil’s Farm and had a lovely time strolling around and seeing all the animals. We especially loved watching the dogs round up the sheep. Thank

This week we went to North Leigh Common and had a lot of fun of making Elephant Toothpaste, Water Rockets and Balloon Rockets. Thank you to Ant for organising the

Thank you to Ant for organising an evening of Silly Sports! Firstly, we played a game of balloon tag in the hall, because it is very difficult to play this

This week we worked on our Air Activities badge and Pilot Paul came in to help us. The first thing we did was learn a few facts about some different

This week, Woodland Beavers worked on their Gardening Badge. We planted cress seeds in a tray and will be adding mustard seeds soon. We also planted dwarf beans, runner beans,

This week, we went to Sophie’s Woodland to build Dens and to make our Lodge Bug Houses. First we made our Lodge Bug Houses by filling some old plastic bottles

Seventeen members of our Colony, twelve beavers and five leaders, enjoyed a lovely day in the sun at the West Oxon District Beavers’ Madhatter’s Fun Day at Dry Sandford today.

This week, we made Easter Baskets and had an Easter Egg hunt. A big thank you to Eagle for organising the making of our Easter Baskets and for organising the

This week we went on a Stick Story Hike as part of our Explorers Badge. A big thank you to Ant for organising the session. This is the last time

This week we were in Sophie’s Woodland lighting fires! All of our beavers were successful in lighting a little fire of their own using a ferro rod and cotton wool