Featured Events in Woodbridge in June, 2025 (August Updated)

The Northern Virginia Chapter of NOBLE (NVC) will host its 31st annual golf fundraiser on Monday, June 2, 2025 , at Old Hickory Golf Course in Woodbridge, Virginia. The tournament's proceeds will benefit the NVC Scholarship Fund for students in the Northern Virginia area. Please join us for a day of fellowship, fun, good food, and a relaxing round of golf. We welcome golfers of all skill sets. The format will be a 4-person Best Ball/Captain's Choice team. If you are a team member, please provide us with your teams' names when you register. Individual golfers will be paired with other single players. Continental breakfast and range balls will begin at 8:00 a.m. Individual golf registration includes: 18 holes of golf at Old Hickory Golf Course (greens & cart fees, taxes & gratuities) Practice facilities before play Continental Breakfast Welcome Bag Lunch There will be prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. There will also be awards for Men's/Women's Longest Drive and Men's/Women's Closest to the Pin. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, please contact the golf tournament chairperson Tina Laguna at noblenvc1@gmail.com. Come on out & tee it up - we hope to see you there! Information Source: The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives-Northern Virginia Chapter | eventbrite

*Please note during summer months (May to July) our sessions start at 10.30am and end at 3pm to avoid clashes with visiting school groups.* Our sessions primarily follow the Forest School ethos of child led learning, A usual session finds us in the woods putting up ropes, hammocks, using tools and encouraging a deep connection with the woodland environment. We frequently have a fire (except in very dry weather) and cook a snack on it, this can be anything from smores to popcorn, damper dread, seasonal jam, drop scones, brownies and hot chocolate (although not all in one go!). All our sessions will be held entirely outside, so please ensure your child(ren) come with a packed lunch and drink and are dressed appropriately for the weather (hat scarf, suncream, waterproofs as appropriate to the season) and be aware that is can be a tad cooler in the woods than elsewhere. Please note, closed toed shoes and long trousers must be worn as there are stinging nettles and midges in the woods and they will not be permitted to light fires or use tools without covered legs and toes. ​​​​​​ All sessions are for unaccompanied children. All young people must be dropped off by an adult, who must confirm their emergency contact details with the member of staff at the arrival point, before departing along with confirming who will be collecting said child. Please note booking closes the day before the event. Please follow this link for family and children's events terms and conditions before booking: http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/eventinfo Information Source: Suffolk Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

The Level 2 to Level 3 top up qualification is a way for Forest School Level 2 Assistants to upgrade their existing qualification. Due to the requirements of the Level 3 course, this course is not suitable for all candidates. Location: Foxburrow Nature Reserve, IP12 1NA Dates: 12th-14th June 2025 8th-9th July 2025 (with optional overnight stay in the woods on Saturday night) Times: 9.30am-5:30pm Practicing Forest School leaders require 16 hour first aid (this corresponds to Forest School Association guidance for Forest School Leaders). We offer this training for an additional £200, please see website for dates ( www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/cpd ) A support visit will also be provided for participants based in Suffolk. Out of county learners will be required to provide video evidence of their pilot study. Entry criteria: Minimum age 21 There is an assumption that you are either currently assisting at Forest School, or have very recent experience of doing so. You are required to provide a copy of your Forest School Level 2 Assistant certificate on the first day of the course. You will be be able to use your Level 2 work to complete your Level 3 qualification and will have to submit this alongside the relevant learning outcomes on Moodle (the platform we use to submit all work) If you have completed your Level 2 prior to 2016 please contact us as the Level 2 criteria has been updated in that time frame. All participants must demonstrate that they are in a position to deliver a six session Forest School pilot programme during their training. All participants must hold a First Aid certificate before delivering Forest School. A 16-hour First Aid with an outdoor element is recommended. Cost: £785 If you have completed your Level 2 Forest School Assistant qualification with Suffolk Wildlife Trust within 18 months of the start date of the Level 3 course, you'll benefit from an exclusive reduced price. Option to pay in instalments available but the course must be paid for in full before the start date. If you are a school or other organisation wishing to book your place via invoice please complete the online booking form here . Course layout: Five days of training to cover Forest School programme delivery, learning and development, planning and preparation, practical skills and the woodland environment. This is an outdoor course. A coursework portfolio should be completed within 12 months of the start of the course, this will involve a lot of additional study time. As part of the course you will be required to plan and deliver an assessed six week Forest School programme. Course content: The Level 3 top up course is designed to develop leadership, facilitation, practical and teaching skills to enable participants to understand the principles and ethos of Forest School and to plan and deliver Forest School programmes. We will build on your Level 2 practical skills and experience, going more in depth and demonstrating lots of practical uses. The course consists of five units, click here to download the assessment criteria and learning outcomes for each unit. Practical Skills Learning and Development Planning and Preparation Woodland Environment Delivery What will I need for the course? Please make sure you bring the following with you each day: Packed lunch, cup and snacks Suitable outdoor clothing for the weather conditions (trousers, not shorts) Stout shoes or boots. Please do not wear sandals. A camera can be useful for recording some of the activities. We will provide: Tea and coffee All required paperwork All tools and equipment for the outdoor tasks (N.B. For a variety of reasons we would ask you not to bring your own tools) Please ensure you have read and agree to the terms and conditions and Learner Agreement before booking. Our Diversity and Access policy, Students complaints and appeals procedures are also available as links within the Terms & Conditions. For more conservation jobs and courses please see www.environmentjob.co.uk Information Source: Suffolk Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

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Join our Martlesham Wilds Engagement volunteers on a walk to experience this landscape rich in nature and brimming with history. Hear about plans to create the wildness that nature needs, and how nature is already leading the way in this journey of recovery. The walk is about 2 miles long and there will be plenty of opportunities to talk and ask questions. Information Source: Suffolk Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

*Please note during summer months (May to July) our sessions start at 10.30am and end at 3pm to avoid clashes with visiting school groups.* Our sessions primarily follow the Forest School ethos of child led learning, A usual session finds us in the woods putting up ropes, hammocks, using tools and encouraging a deep connection with the woodland environment. We frequently have a fire (except in very dry weather) and cook a snack on it, this can be anything from smores to popcorn, damper dread, seasonal jam, drop scones, brownies and hot chocolate (although not all in one go!). All our sessions will be held entirely outside, so please ensure your child(ren) are dressed appropriately for the weather (hat scarf, suncream, waterproofs as appropriate to the season) and be aware that is can be a tad cooler in the woods than elsewhere. Please note, closed toed shoes and long trousers must be worn as there are stinging nettles and midges in the woods and they will not be permitted to light fires or use tools with bare legs and toes.  Please note we also have a session for 11-16year olds. All sessions are for unaccompanied children. All young people must be dropped off by an adult, who must confirm their emergency contact details with the member of staff at the arrival point, before departing along with confirming who will be collecting said child. Please note booking closes the day before the event. Please follow this link for family and children's events terms and conditions before booking: http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/eventinfo Information Source: Suffolk Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

Coastalnet has been set up to provide a forum for businesses in the region the opportunity to work closely with other local enterprises. The main aim of the group is to "keep local "in industry and to experience the benefits that can come from using home grown experts and contacts Information Source: Coastalnet | eventbrite

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Come and join the Coddiwomplers, Stuart and Emma, for a fun relaxed session of willow weaving. The Coddiwomplers are experienced basket makers, school teachers and forest school practitioners. We'll be making a wooden based teepee shaped birdfeeder using some traditional basketry weaves including waling, pairing and French rand. Great for hanging in the garden, or inside with fairy lights. No experience necessary. All tools, materials etc provided.   This course will be outside if the weather is fine, or undercover in the yard if it's looking wet.  Please come suitably prepared for the British weather  Please bring: A mug A camera if you wish A packed lunch Tea and coffee will be served throughout the day and is included in the price. Please note there is a morning session making willow 'swillows' (a cross between a swift and a swallow) Please note that your booking is non-refundable. You can find our full Terms & Conditions via this link:   https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/wildlearninginfo If you’d like to purchase a Voucher for future courses for yourself or as a gift, you can do so via our online shop at  www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org . Information Source: Suffolk Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

Discover Foxburrow Reserve on a guided walk from our knowledgeable wildlife guide Margaret. Both will take you through the mosaic that is Foxburrow Reserve. Each month is a different focus allowing you to learn new things and experience the seasonal change. 10-12 every 4th Sunday of the month Come along whether you are a wildlife enthusiast or are looking to improve your ID skills, everyone of all ages is welcome. We shall be exploring predominantly our red route which is a grass path and can be muddy in places. This trail is also exposed in some areas and can be quite hot during the summer months or windy/wet at other times so please dress for the outdoors. Binoculars are recommended - we sometimes have some to borrow. Tickets must be booked in advance. Information Source: Suffolk Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

25th May bookings - PLEASE NOTE - This month we are having a day out to join Charlie from Martlesham Wilds surveying at Fen Meadow in Woodbridge. Please meet at the end of Portland Crescent, what.three.words = including.majoring.libraries. Eventbrite will show Foxburrow for the location, please ignore and use the Woodbridge location/meeting point Are you looking for hands on practical experience, an opportunity to get outdoors, a chance to earn your Duke of Edinburgh award or a way to meet new friends? If so, Young Wardens if the group for you! Activities vary throughout the year but include; learning to use tools to safely carry out practical tasks that contribute to the management of the reserve; carrying out surveys of key wildlife species, providing information that helps to inform conservation activities on the reserve. All Young Wardens need to be dropped off by an adult who can confirm their emergency contact details at the start of the session. Please do not send young wardens to the session alone as they will not be able to participate. For full event terms and conditions visit: www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/eventinfo Information Source: Suffolk Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

A Word to The 2025 PARTICIPANTS: We would like to welcome all the participants to the 27th Annual First Mount Zion Baptist Church Golf Classic on Monday June 23, 2025. Thank you for your continued support of the church and it's ministries over the years. Please come and join in the fun, fellowship and friendly competition - where we can enjoy another blessed day. We continue to “Share the Light on the Green.” Information Source: Tina Coates | eventbrite

We are excited to host our next networking event for Veterans and Military Spouses. Veterans Connect is a great way to meet people in your industry, network, share experiences, and build relationships. Veterans Connect is an interactive event where you will have the opportunity to network with business owners, education institutions, and organizations looking to hire as well as others who have served at different times during different campaigns and in various regions of the world. Veterans Connect is a complimentary event with appetizers, beer, wine, and door prizes that you do not want to miss out on. We are inviting all military veterans, spouses, and those wanting to connect with the Veteran Community to join us for this fun event. SPONSORED BY: Come out and celebrate Veteran Success! We will unite and make our community excel. Information Source: Veterans Growing America | eventbrite