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September 2024
Meadow Maintenence at Brookside
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for a weekly meadow restoration session. Much of the rare and valuable wildflower meadow habitat on site has degraded, but we are working to restore them to their former glory. This is a multi stage project, and the first task is to cut back the overgrown grasses and remove the cuttings, ready for seeds to be planted in Spring! We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 10am.…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Peel Park Pollinators project! Come along and learn new skills, meet people, keep fit, and help wildlife! To book a place 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 Allotment session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, socialise and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment! Activities will include weeding, planting, bed maintenance and bug hotel maintenance. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. No experience needed. Snacks and brews will be provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to find out more and get involved.
Find out more »Weekly Butterfly & Bee Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Tuesday @1pm (weather permitting) until September 2024. The transects start in Pleck Meadow and go around the whole site, where participants will count and ID every butterfly or bee they see. This data will then be submitted to UKBMS and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust respectively. The surveys are open to all members of the public, whether you are a butterfly novice or an invertebrate expert. The walk around the site will help you stay fit and get…
Find out more »TREE PLANTING at Fern Gore
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting 6 trees alongside Downham Drive (Fern Gore). We will be meeting at Downham Dr, Accrington, BB5 0NR. On-street parking available. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All ages welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy boots (wellies are advised) To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Helen at helen.earnshaw@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone…
Find out more »Meadow Maintenence at Brookside
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for a weekly meadow restoration session. Much of the rare and valuable wildflower meadow habitat on site has degraded, but we are working to restore them to their former glory. This is a multi stage project, and the first task is to cut back the overgrown grasses and remove the cuttings, ready for seeds to be planted in Spring! We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 10am.…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Peel Park Pollinators project! Come along and learn new skills, meet people, keep fit, and help wildlife! To book a place 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 »October 2024
Miller Fold Community Allotment session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, socialise and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment! Activities will include weeding, planting and bed maintenance. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. No experience needed. Snacks and brews will be provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to find out more and get involved.
Find out more »Weekly Butterfly & Bee Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Tuesday @1pm (weather permitting) until September 2024. The transects start in Pleck Meadow and go around the whole site, where participants will count and ID every butterfly or bee they see. This data will then be submitted to UKBMS and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust respectively. The surveys are open to all members of the public, whether you are a butterfly novice or an invertebrate expert. The walk around the site will help you stay fit and get…
Find out more »Bat Walk (12+) at Brookside
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for a Bat Walk at Brookside! We will meet at the Stanhill Road Entrance, by the noticeboard, before heading into the site to listen out for bats using special devices. These bat detectors convert bat calls to a frequency that humans can hear, and you'll be amazed how many we find as the sun sets! This particular event is aimed at those 12 and over. Parents of little ones, we have many family friendly…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for the last month of the Peel Park Pollinators project! There will be weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. Come along to learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife! To book a place 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! Activities will include weeding, planting and bed maintenance. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. No experience needed. Snacks and brews will be provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to find out more and get involved.
Find out more »Meadow Maintenance at Brookside – Planting Yellow Rattle!
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for an additional meadow restoration session! Much of the rare and valuable wildflower meadow habitat on site has degraded, but we are working to restore them to their former glory. This is a multi stage project, and the first task is to cut back the overgrown grasses and remove the cuttings, ready for seeds to be planted in Spring. We will also be planting yellow rattle this week, which will help reduce the vigour of…
Find out more »Stanhill Heritage Walk with the SVCA
Join the Stanhill Village Community Association for a guided walk through the rich history of Stanhill. We will be meeting a 10:15 am at the James Hargreaves Memorial Garden on Stanhill Lane, ready for a 10:30 am start. Walk leaders will be in orange hi-vis. The route will be on paths, some of which are surfaced and some of which are soil. We will be taking a leisurely pace with plenty of stops to discuss the fascinating heritage of the…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for the last month of the Peel Park Pollinators project! There will be weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. Come along to learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife! To book a place 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 »Tree Nursery Development session @Miller Fold Allotment
Join the PROSPECTS team for two sessions in October as we develop our exciting new Tree Nursery! Currently, the allotment is difficult to access so we will be concentrating on making the site safer to walk around by scraping the paths, cutting back overgrown vegetation and doing general maintenance. Due to the reduced accessibility, the session is not suitable for everyone. Please contact us for more details. Tuesday 15th October - 10am-3pm - Cutting grass and managing flower beds. (Robert)…
Find out more »Meadow Maintenance at Brookside – Planting Yellow Rattle!
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for an additional meadow restoration session! Much of the rare and valuable wildflower meadow habitat on site has degraded, but we are working to restore them to their former glory. This is a multi stage project, and the first task is to cut back the overgrown grasses and remove the cuttings, ready for seeds to be planted in Spring. We will also be planting yellow rattle this week, which will help reduce the vigour of…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for the last month of the Peel Park Pollinators project! There will be weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. Come along to learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife! To book a place 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 »Family Singalong at Brookside
Join talented choir mistress Beth Allen at Brookside for a good old sing song this half term. It's well documented that singing has many health and wellbeing benefits, so bring your enthusiasm and get stuck in. Absolutely no experience required, these events are all about trying something new and having fun! Some things to note: Under 18s must be supervised by an adult at all times Please wear suitable, waterproof outdoor clothes and sturdy boots Please bring something to sit on…
Find out more »Miller Fold Community Allotment Open Day
Come and see all the great work happening at Miller Fold community Allotment, find out more about the project and enjoy some nature themed crafts. Or just join is for a brew, snack and a chat! Everyone welcome. Under 18s supervised by adults please. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to find out more and get involved.
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