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May 2024
Tree Maintenance at Fern Gore
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session involving various tree maintenance tasks, to help our young trees next to Fern Gore Avenue that were planted through the TreeScapes initiative in 2022. 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 stakes and shelters. We will be meeting at Downham Dr, Accrington, BB5 0NR. On-street parking available. Staff will be in…
Find out more »Bat Box Making
Join our Brookside Restoration Coordinator Alice and build a bat box for Brookside. These cosy boxes will encourage native bat species such as the Common Pipistrelle to roost at the Brookside site. Training and materials will be provided and booking is essential - location will be sent out closer to the time! Over 18s only Please wear closed toed shoes Please bring lunch. Teas, coffees, and biscuits will be provided by PROSPECTS Toilets are on site! To find out more…
Find out more »Brookside Spring Maintenance Day
Join our Brookside Restoration Coordinator Alice for a day of practical maintenance work on the brand new Brookside Site! Spring has sprung and Brookside is flush with new leaves, flowers, and wildlife. Unfortunately, the arrival of warmer weather means that the invasive non-native Himalayan Balsam is rapidly growing and spreading, and will soon be forming seed pods ready to take over more of the site. With your help, we can "bash" the Balsam into submission, and allow native species to…
Find out more »Oswaldtwistle Heritage Walk and Coffee Morning with SVCA
Join our Brookside Restoration Coordinator Alice and the Stanhill Village Community Association for a guided walk through the rich history of Oswaldtwistle, followed by a hot drink and a chat at the Stanhill Methodist Church. We will be meeting a 9:45am at the James Hargreaves Memorial Garden ready for a 10am start. PROSPECTS staff 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…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session 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 Pollinator Networks 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 *Except…
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, repotting plants, and bed maintenance. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. Refreshments 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 Maintenance at the Old Railway Line, Great Harwood
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session involving tree maintenance tasks to help our newly planted trees at the Old Railway Line in Great Harwood. We will be checking on all the trees, removing any vegetation such as grass, rushes and brambles that might outcompete the trees, and replacing any broken shelters and stakes. We will be meeting on Railway Terrace, Great Harwood, BB6 7EF. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. No experience is necessary – just bring your…
Find out more »Ash Tree Survey at Brookside
Join our Brookside Restoration Coordinator Alice for a day of practical conservation work on the brand new Brookside Site! Unfortunately many of the Ash trees at Brookside are infected with the deadly ash dieback fungus (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus). Research lead by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew suggests that up to 85% of UK ash trees will die from the disease. (You can read more about this research HERE), and little can be done to save the trees once infected. However, it…
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, repotting plants, and bed maintenance. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. Refreshments 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 »Brookside Spring Maintenance Day
Join our Brookside Restoration Coordinator Alice for a day of practical maintenance work on the brand new Brookside Site! Spring has sprung and Brookside is flush with new leaves, flowers, and wildlife. Unfortunately, the arrival of warmer weather means that the invasive non-native Himalayan Balsam is rapidly growing and spreading, and will soon be forming seed pods ready to take over more of the site. With your help, we can "bash" the Balsam into submission, and allow native species to…
Find out more »Guided Family Walk at Brookside, Oswaldtwistle
Join our Brookside Restoration Coordinator Alice for a guided walk around the brand new Brookside Site! We will be taking a scenic stroll around the forests, meadows, and lodges around the site, enjoying the beautiful views and admiring the many species of trees and plants. The route will take around 1.5 hours and will keep mostly on paths, but some areas may be boggy or overgrown. Unfortunately, the route is not suitable for pushchairs or those who use mobility aids.…
Find out more »June 2024
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, repotting plants, and bed maintenance. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. Refreshments 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 »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday & Thursday* from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Pollinator Networks 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,…
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, and bed maintenance. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. Refreshments 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 »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday & Thursday* from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Pollinator Networks 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,…
Find out more »Guided Family Walk at Brookside, Oswaldtwistle
Join our Brookside Restoration Coordinator Alice for a guided walk around the brand new Brookside Site! We will be taking a scenic stroll around the forests, meadows, and lodges around the site, enjoying the beautiful views and admiring the many species of trees and plants. The route will take around 1.5 hours and will keep mostly on paths, but some areas may be boggy or overgrown. Unfortunately, the route is not suitable for pushchairs or those who use mobility aids.…
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