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March 2023

Woodland Celebration

Saturday, March 11, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Woodnook Community Garden, Belfield Road
Accrington,
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Join PROSPECTS for a celebration of all things Woodlands! As the Hyndburn's Woodlands project draws to a close, the team are putting on an event to celebrate all of the volunteer's hard work over the course of the project. Join us for a woodland walk on Woodnook Vale, with woodland crafts and refreshments at Woodnook Community Centre. To book your place, please contact Gareth - gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk

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Conservation volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve

Monday, March 13, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green)
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL United Kingdom

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 heathland, grassland and woodland management work throughout the year.  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.

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GrOwING WILD Community Allotment – Rewilding

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
GrOwING WILD Community Allotment, Hill Street
Baxenden, BB5 2RB United Kingdom
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Join Gareth and the Rewilding Volunteers for a spot of Wildlife friendly Gardening! Tasks will include; bramble clearance, watering, composting and more... Please wear weather appropriate clothing, robust footwear and bring your own refreshments Contact Gareth gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to get involved or to find out more!

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Tree Planting at Harvey Street North – Green Team Volunteering

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Harvey Street, Harvey Street
Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3LN
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Join our ‘Green Team’ of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This will be the first week of our March tree planting sessions, as funded by Trees For Cities. Come and be a part of a new micro-woodland creation, which will benefit Hyndburn for years to come! We will be meeting at the car park on Harvey Street North, BB5 3LT. From the car park it will be a short walk across the road to…

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Martholme Greenway – Hyndburn’s Woodlands

Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Martholme Greenway, Martholme Greenway Martholme Lane, Great Harwood, Blackburn BB6 7UQ + Google Map

Join Gareth and the Woodland Volunteers for a day of practical environmental conservation! Tasks will include coppicing hazel and removing non-native trees from the site. Contact Gareth - gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230 348 to find out more and get involved!

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Woody CIC Volunteering Day

Friday, March 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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 Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/ Woody Flyer 2022

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Pleck Meadow Grand Opening with Special Guest Cllr Abdul Khan, Mayor of Hyndburn – Peel Park and the Coppice LNR

Friday, March 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green)
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL United Kingdom
Free

Come see the official opening of a new path, bridge, and green space on Peel Park and the Coppice LNR with a ribbon cutting by special guest Cllr Abdul Khan, Mayor of Hyndburn! Children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Robert: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk to find out more! Date: Friday 17th March Time: 10am - 11am Location: Top end of Hodder St/Waddington Rd, Accrington, BB5 6QL

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Tree Planting at the Old Railway Line, Great Harwood – Green Team Volunteering

Saturday, March 18, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Old Railway Line, Gt Harwood. Cambridge St, Cambridge Street
Great Harwood, Lancashire BB6 7BU United Kingdom
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Join our ‘Green Team’ of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be continuing with our March tree planting sessions, as funded by Trees For Cities. Come and be a part of some woodland creation, which will benefit Hyndburn for years to come! We will be meeting at the bottom of Cambridge Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7BU. There is on street parking available - spaces may be limited as it is a…

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Conservation volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve

Monday, March 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green)
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL United Kingdom

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 heathland, grassland and woodland management work throughout the year.  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.

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Woodnook Community Garden – Rewilding

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Woodnook Community Garden, Belfield Road
Accrington,
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Join Gareth and the Rewilding Volunteers for a spot of Wildlife friendly Gardening! Tasks will include; bramble clearance, watering, composting and more... Please wear weather appropriate clothing, robust footwear and bring your own refreshments Contact Gareth gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to get involved or to find out more!

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Rushton House Farm – Hyndburn’s Woodlands

Thursday, March 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rushton House Farm, Broadfield/Rough Hay Lane
Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3SF United Kingdom
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Join Gareth and the Woodland Volunteers for a day of practical environmental conservation! Tasks will include removing non-native trees and thinning Holly on site. Contact Gareth - gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230 348 to find out more and get involved!

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Woody CIC Volunteering Day

Friday, March 24, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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 Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/ Woody Flyer 2022

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Dry Stone Walling Training Session – Peel Park and the Coppice LNR

Friday, March 24, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green)
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL United Kingdom
Free

Learn how to build a traditional dry stone wall on a free 2-day course led by Prospects Foundation and Lowe Maintenance on Peel Park and the Coppice LNR! We will be meeting in the car park next to the bowling green on Peel Park and the Coppice LNR. Limited spaces available. To book, contact Robert: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Date: Friday 24th & Saturday 25th March Time: 10am - 4pm Location: Peel Park Car Park, next to the bowling green on Peel Park…

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Dry Stone Walling Training Session – Peel Park and the Coppice LNR

Saturday, March 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green)
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL United Kingdom
Free

Learn how to build a traditional dry stone wall on a free 2-day course led by Prospects Foundation and Lowe Maintenance on Peel Park and the Coppice LNR! We will be meeting in the car park next to the bowling green on Peel Park and the Coppice LNR. Limited spaces available. To book, contact Robert: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Date: Friday 24th & Saturday 25th March Time: 10am - 4pm Location: Peel Park Car Park, next to the bowling green on Peel Park…

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Tree Planting at Bullough Park – Green Team Volunteering

Saturday, March 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bullough Park, 2 Park Cres
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 0LW United Kingdom
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Join our ‘Green Team’ of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be continuing with our March tree planting sessions, as funded by Trees For Cities. Come and be a part of some woodland creation, which will benefit Hyndburn for years to come! We will be meeting at the Bullough Park car park (by the playground), off Dunney Shop Avenue, BB5 0LW. From there it will be a short walk across the…

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Conservation volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve

Monday, March 27, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green)
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL United Kingdom

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 heathland, grassland and woodland management work throughout the year.  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.

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Oakhill Workshop – Rewilding

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Oakhill Park, Accrington BB5 2NY, 113 Manchester Rd
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 2NY United Kingdom
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Join Gareth and the Rewilding Volunteers for a spot of woodwork! Tasks will include; pallet breaking, building planters, and pyrography Please wear weather appropriate clothing, robust footwear and bring your own refreshments Contact Gareth gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to get involved or to find out more!

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Tree Planting at Bullough Park – Green Team Volunteering

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bullough Park, 2 Park Cres
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 0LW United Kingdom
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Join our ‘Green Team’ of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be continuing with our March tree planting sessions, as funded by Trees For Cities. Come and be a part of some woodland creation, which will benefit Hyndburn for years to come! We will be meeting at the Bullough Park car park (by the playground), off Dunney Shop Avenue, BB5 0LW. From there it will be a short walk across the…

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Warcocks Green – Hyndburn’s Woodlands

Thursday, March 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Warcocks Green, Haslingden Old Road/Sough Lane
Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire BB5 3RG United Kingdom
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Join Gareth and the Woodland Volunteers for a day of practical environmental conservation! Tasks will include a litter pick and removing non-native trees from the site. Contact Gareth - gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230 348 to find out more and get involved!

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Woody CIC Volunteering Day

Friday, March 31, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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 Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/ Woody Flyer 2022

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