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June 2023
Weekly Butterfly Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Monday until the end of June for our weekly butterfly monitoring surveys as part of the UKBMS - one of the longest running insect monitoring schemes in the world! The guided walk will be led by our Green Spaces trainee, Chloe, and will involve a gentle stroll around Peel Park and the Coppice LNR recording all of the butterfly species that we see. Don't worry if you have no knowledge on UK butterfly's - we have guides…
Find out more »Bug Hotel Making at Oak Hill Park Tool Store – Green Team Volunteering
Join our 'Green Team' of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be at the Oak Hill Park tool store creating bug hotels that will feature as Prospects' activity at the upcoming Eco Fest 2023! Tasks will include sawing, countersinking, sanding, creating bamboo lengths, drilling logs, and setting up hotels. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots (ideally hardened toe-caps), long sleeves and full length trousers.…
Find out more »Huncoat East Woodland – Green Team Volunteering
Join our 'Green Team' of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be at Huncoat East woodland carrying out some practical land management and Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) control. Tasks will include scything the outdoor learning area and balsam bashing. There could potentially be a secondary task of scything the meadow in the adjacent Huncoat West woodland if we have time. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear…
Find out more »Woody CIC Volunteering Day
Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Join WOODY for a day of volunteer woodland management. Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more contact http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/contact/ Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/
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
Find out more »Weekly Butterfly Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Monday until the end of June for our weekly butterfly monitoring surveys as part of the UKBMS - one of the longest running insect monitoring schemes in the world! The guided walk will be led by our Green Spaces trainee, Chloe, and will involve a gentle stroll around Peel Park and the Coppice LNR recording all of the butterfly species that we see. Don't worry if you have no knowledge on UK butterfly's - we have guides…
Find out more »Woodnook Vale – Green Team Volunteering
Join our 'Green Team' of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be at Woodnook Vale carrying out a litter pick at the Nuttall street entrance which has gathered a fair amount of rubbish! There will be a secondary task of balsam bashing if we have time left over. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots (ideally hardened toe-caps), long sleeves and full length trousers. Prepare…
Find out more »Whinney Hill West – Green Team Volunteering
Join our 'Green Team' of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be at Whinney Hill West scything around the pond to reduce the amount of nutrients which leach into the water. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots (ideally hardened toe-caps), long sleeves and full length trousers. Prepare to get a bit mucky! We will be meeting at the end of Livingstone Road, BB5 5BS…
Find out more »Woody CIC Volunteering Day
Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Join WOODY for a day of volunteer woodland management. Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more contact http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/contact/ Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/
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
Find out more »Weekly Butterfly Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Monday until the end of June for our weekly butterfly monitoring surveys as part of the UKBMS - one of the longest running insect monitoring schemes in the world! The guided walk will be led by our Green Spaces trainee, Chloe, and will involve a gentle stroll around Peel Park and the Coppice LNR recording all of the butterfly species that we see. Don't worry if you have no knowledge on UK butterfly's - we have guides…
Find out more »Woodnook Vale – Green Team Volunteering
Join our 'Green Team' of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be at Woodnook Vale carrying out a Balsam bashing session. Himalayan Balsam is an Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) that has encroached along the vale and requires removal to prevent its further spread. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be working around brambles and nettles.…
Find out more »Whinney Hill – Green Team Volunteering
Join our 'Green Team' of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be at Whinney Hill woodland cutting back the overgrown vegetation. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be working around brambles and nettles. We will be meeting at the Livingstone Road entrance in Accrington, BB5 5BS. There is on street parking available. Staff will be…
Find out more »Woody CIC Volunteering Day
Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Join WOODY for a day of volunteer woodland management. Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more contact http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/contact/ Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/
Find out more »Weekly Butterfly Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Monday until the end of June for our weekly butterfly monitoring surveys as part of the UKBMS - one of the longest running insect monitoring schemes in the world! The guided walk will be led by our Green Spaces trainee, Chloe, and will involve a gentle stroll around Peel Park and the Coppice LNR recording all of the butterfly species that we see. Don't worry if you have no knowledge on UK butterfly's - we have guides…
Find out more »Priestly Clough – Green Team Volunteering
Join our 'Green Team' of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be at Priestly Clough carrying out a Himalayan Balsam bashing session. Himalayan Balsam is an Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) that has encroached onto the ancient woodland, Priestly Clough. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be working around brambles and nettles. We will be meeting…
Find out more »Whinney Hill – Green Team Volunteering
Join our 'Green Team' of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be at Whinney Hill woodland carrying out a Himalayan Balsam bashing session. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be working around brambles and nettles. We will be meeting at the Thorneyholme Road entrance in Accrington, BB5 6BD. There is on street parking available. Staff…
Find out more »Woody CIC Volunteering Day
Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Join WOODY for a day of volunteer woodland management. Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more contact http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/contact/ Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/
Find out more »July 2023
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
Find out more »Weekly Butterfly Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Tuesday (starting Tuesday 11th) until the end of June for our weekly butterfly monitoring surveys as part of the UKBMS - one of the longest running insect monitoring schemes in the world! The guided walk will be led by our Project Officer, Robert Gabryszak and will involve a gentle stroll around Peel Park and the Coppice LNR recording all of the butterfly species that we see. Don't worry if you have no knowledge on UK butterfly's -…
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