news from the office

Feb 24, 2018

Recently it was highlighted we are only communicating with our current members; it seems potential, interested and ex-members would like to hear from us as well. Keeping WWOOF in people’s minds is especially relevant at a time when volunteer numbers are dropping. Can you think of anything else we are overlooking with our communications?

We heard some disturbing news in late January; our Coordinator/Chief Exec Scarlett Penn tweeted:

Host contact Taryn Field says:

With the Spring approaching I wanted to remind you, if you haven’t already, to fill out your host availability and keep it current so WWOOFers know if you have vacancies. For those hosts that haven’t uploaded photos yet, please do, WWOOFers are more likely to contact you if they can see where they are going. Helpful photos include the gardens, animals, the house, WWOOFers accommodation, people, other WWOOFers.

I hope you all have a productive growing season and attract many interesting and vibrant WWOOFers.

Soil lovers, this one is for you!

Soil lovers, this one is for you!

WWOOF UK is pleased to be working with Mycoharmonics to offer one WWOOF UK member a free place on their upcoming 5-day Natural Farming Course at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester. The course takes place from 16th - 20th October 2026 and the place is...

Before you head into the long grass: a practical guide to ticks

Before you head into the long grass: a practical guide to ticks

Photo Credit: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Long grass, woodland, orchards, hedgerows and fields are all part of spending time on the land. They are also places where you may come across ticks. Ticks are found across the UK. Most tick bites do not cause...

A hidden forest adventure at Dukes Barn

A hidden forest adventure at Dukes Barn

Tucked away in the Monmouthshire countryside, with views towards the Brecon Beacons and 15 acres of woodland, orchard and wildflower meadows to explore, Dukes Barn feels a little like the sort of place you might stumble across at the end of a winding country lane and...