The Sawpit Woods Team

Em co-founded Sawpit Woods with a lifelong connection to the land. She now co-manages Hodore Farm, weaving together her land-based passions with the joy of bringing people to the woods.

Toby heads up our woodworking area and leads our SoundCamp and dawn chorus celebration each spring.

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Jaz joined as Co-Director in 2025, leading communications and community engagement. She believes meaningful connection with nature is essential for people, planet and systems change.

Ben supports Sawpit Woods communications and attends regularly with his family.

Lou co-founded Sawpit Woods and did much of the hard work bringing it to life. She has recently stepped down as Director but remains our biggest fan.

Ellen supports Sawpit Woods communications and attends regularly with her family.

Marie supports Sawpit Woods communications and attends regularly with her family.

Building children's connection to the land and its future is at the heart of everything we do.

Our wisest and most lovely team member. We are nothing without them.