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April 2025
Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be back at Whinney Hill woodland carrying out a Balsam Bash. Tasks include using scythes and dashel bashers to clear Balsam from the site. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will be meeting at the Livingstone Road entrance, BB5 5BS (Just next to the allotments). There is parking available in the car park. Staff…
Find out more »May 2025
Brookside Thursday Volunteer Workparty (Thursday Gang)
Join Alice for seasonal habitat improvement work (and of course, biscuits!) We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 10am (see the map below) All are welcome but under 18s must be supervised by an adult. Waterproofs, boots, and sturdy clothes are highly recommended. Access can be uneven and boggy, so these sessions are not suitable for those with limited mobility. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Alice at alice.pooley@prospectsfoundation.org.uk,…
Find out more »Miller Fold Community Allotment session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, socialise, and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment! We'll be sowing seeds, weeding, and watering the polytunnel. No experience is needed. Snacks, hot drinks, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. Location: Miller Fold Community Allotment, off Woodview Drive, BB5 ONT Meeting place: The junction between Woodview Drive and Miller Fold Avenue (what3words: stooping.conquests.topping) Access is along a narrow, uneven path from Woodview Drive. The allotment itself is partly…
Find out more »Community Tree Nursery session – Tree seed sowing
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session at our new 'Tree Nursery' Allotment at Miller Fold! We will be sifting through the stratifying seeds (rowan, guelder rose & spindle) and seeing which have sprouted and are ready to be planted. We'll be putting these pots into a rodent-proof tree box to keep the trees safe! We will be meeting at the small car park at the top of Miller Fold Avenue, Accrington, BB5 0NT (more on-street parking available once the car…
Find out more »Wildflower Planting – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Jackhouse nature reserve
Join us for our new Hyndburn's Nature Reserves project! There will be fortnightly conservation volunteers sessions at Jackhouse nature reserve, Wednesdays. Come along to learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife! Park on Fieldings Lane, it is then a 10 minute walk to the entrance of Jackhouse nature reserve where we will be meeting. To express your interest or find out more, email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway, Accrington…
Find out more »Miller Fold Community Allotment session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, socialise, and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment! We'll be picking rhubarb and planting runner beans. Plus the usual weeding, watering ,and seed sowing! No experience is needed. Snacks, hot drinks, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. Location: Miller Fold Community Allotment, off Woodview Drive, BB5 ONT Meeting place: The junction between Woodview Drive and Miller Fold Avenue (what3words: stooping.conquests.topping) Access is along a narrow, uneven path from…
Find out more »Hedgerow Maintenance at Hollins Woodland for NATIONAL HEDGEROW WEEK
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for NATIONAL HEDGEROW WEEK. Tree maintenance tasks will help our newly planted trees at the Hollins Woodland in Baxenden. We will be checking on all the trees, removing any vegetation such as balsam, rushes and brambles that might outcompete the trees, and fixing/replacing any wonky or broken wooden stakes. We will be meeting on the green next to Hollins School: Hollins Ln, Accrington BB5 2QY. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. No experience is necessary –…
Find out more »Brookside Thursday Volunteer Workparty (Thursday Gang)
Join Alice for seasonal habitat improvement work (and of course, biscuits!) We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 10am (see the map below) All are welcome but under 18s must be supervised by an adult. Waterproofs, boots, and sturdy clothes are highly recommended. Access can be uneven and boggy, so these sessions are not suitable for those with limited mobility. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Alice at alice.pooley@prospectsfoundation.org.uk,…
Find out more »Brookside – Tree ID Walk and Talk
Do you know your hazel from your hawthorn? The PROSPECTS Woodland Officer, Brandon Cherry, will be taking us for a guided evening walk, and offering a chance to brush up on the different species of tree at Brookside. We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 5:30pm (see the map below) All are welcome but under 18s must be supervised by an adult. Waterproofs, boots, and sturdy clothes are highly recommended. Access can be…
Find out more »Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Map showing the meeting point at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Click the image to be taken to the map. Join us for our new Hyndburn's Nature Reserves project! There will be weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. Come along to learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife! To express your interest or find out more, email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call…
Find out more »Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be back at Whinney Hill woodland carrying out a Balsam Bash. Tasks include using scythes and dashel bashers to clear Balsam from the site. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will be meeting at the Livingstone Road entrance, BB5 5BS (Just next to the allotments). There is parking available in the car park. Staff…
Find out more »Tree Maintenance at Harvey Street
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session involving tree maintenance tasks to help our newly planted trees at Harvey Street in Oswaldtwistle. We will be checking on all the trees, removing any vegetation such as grass, rushes and brambles that might outcompete the trees, and fixing/replacing any wonky or broken wooden stakes. We will be meeting on Harvey Sreet, nearest postcode BB5 3LN. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All…
Find out more »Miller Fold Community Allotment session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, socialise, and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment! We'll be planting out young sweetcorn plants and moving a rogue daffodil from the greenhouse! Plus the usual weeding, watering, and seed sowing. No experience is needed. Snacks, hot drinks, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. Location: Miller Fold Community Allotment, off Woodview Drive, BB5 ONT Meeting place: The junction between Woodview Drive and Miller Fold Avenue (what3words: stooping.conquests.topping) Access…
Find out more »Meadow Maintenance – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Woodnook Vale LNR
Join us for our new Hyndburn's Nature Reserves project! There will be fortnightly conservation volunteers sessions at Woodnook Vale LNR, Wednesdays. Come along to learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife! To express your interest or find out more, email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway, Accrington
Find out more »Brookside Thursday Volunteer Workparty (Thursday Gang)
Join Alice for seasonal habitat improvement work (and of course, biscuits!) We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 10am (see the map below) All are welcome but under 18s must be supervised by an adult. Waterproofs, boots, and sturdy clothes are highly recommended. Access can be uneven and boggy, so these sessions are not suitable for those with limited mobility. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Alice at alice.pooley@prospectsfoundation.org.uk,…
Find out more »POSTPONED – Whinney Hill Bat Walk
SESSION POSTPONED - Unfortunately our 'Whinney Hill Bat Walk' event on Friday 16th May 2025 has been postponed. Please keep your eyes peeled on The PROSPECTS Foundation's website event calendar for updates. Please contact Brandon for updates via the contacts below. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Brandon at brandon.cherry@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or 07733 840842
Find out more »Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Map showing the meeting point at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Click the image to be taken to the map. Join us for our new Hyndburn's Nature Reserves project! There will be weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. Come along to learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife! To express your interest or find out more, email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call…
Find out more »Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be back at Whinney Hill woodland carrying out a Balsam Bash. Tasks include using scythes and dashel bashers to clear Balsam from the site. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will be meeting at the Livingstone Road entrance, BB5 5BS (Just next to the allotments). There is parking available in the car park. Staff…
Find out more »Tree Maintenance at Harvey Street
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session involving tree maintenance tasks to help our newly planted trees at Harvey Street in Oswaldtwistle. We will be checking on all the trees, removing any vegetation such as grass, rushes and brambles that might outcompete the trees, and fixing/replacing any wonky or broken wooden stakes. We will be meeting on Harvey Sreet, nearest postcode BB5 3LN. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All…
Find out more »Miller Fold Community Allotment session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, socialise, and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment! We'll be laying some more brick paths between the beds in the garden. Plus the usual weeding, watering, and seed sowing. No experience is needed. Snacks, hot drinks, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. Location: Miller Fold Community Allotment, off Woodview Drive, BB5 ONT Meeting place: The junction between Woodview Drive and Miller Fold Avenue (what3words: stooping.conquests.topping) Access is along…
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