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December 2022
Week 3: Christmas Gift Making – Wooden Bird Feeders
The Green Spaces Team are excited to be hosting some FREE Christmas gift making sessions this festive period! Do you want to make a present for a loved one AND our feathered friends this Christmas? Well look no further than our bird feeder making session! We have pre-cut wooden bird feeder kits that require no nails or tools to make. Just follow the instructions provided on the day and you’ll have your very own bird feeder - the perfect gift for your bird-loving friend!…
Find out more »Huncoat Woods – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
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!
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 Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/ Woody Flyer 2022
Find out more »Winter Wellbeing Walk 2 – Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
As the days get shorter, some people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D). Lack of sunlight can decrease mood, lower energy levels and weaken the immune system. This is especially true for people who already suffer with health issues. Exercising and making sure to get some sunlight can help combat S.A.D! Come on a walk with Prospects to brighten up your day! Explore nature and meet new people! Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome! Under 18s must be accompanied by…
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 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.
Find out more »Woodnook Community Garden – Rewilding
Join Gareth and the Rewilding Volunteers for a spot of Wildlife friendly Gardening! Tasks will include; weeding, watering, composting and harvesting! 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!
Find out more »Week 4: Christmas Gift Making – Wooden Reindeers
The Green Spaces Team are excited to be hosting some FREE Christmas gift making sessions this festive period! Join our Woodlands Officer, Gareth Muir, and create your own wooden reindeer with wood sourced from Hyndburn's woodlands. Perfect as a gift or a decoration, these kits are easy to assemble. For a more challenging experience, there will also be the option to whittle your own from scratch. Join us on Tuesday 20th Dec @ 5:30pm - 8pm at PROSPECTS Foundation, 54 Broadway, Accrington,…
Find out more »Martholme Greenway – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
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!
Find out more »January 2023
Warcocks Green – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
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!
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 Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/ Woody Flyer 2022
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 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.
Find out more »GrOwING WILD Community Allotment – Rewilding
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!
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 removing the non-native Cotoneaster which has encroached along Woodnook Vale LNR. All equipment and PPE will be provided. We will be meeting by the entrance on Nuttall Street in Accrington (across from Pappous Greek Grill), BB5 2HW at 10am. There is on street parking available. Staff will be wearing an orange hi-vis. To find out more or…
Find out more »Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Gareth and the Woodland Volunteers for a day of practical environmental conservation! Tasks will include thinning 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!
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 Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/ Woody Flyer 2022
Find out more »New Year’s Walks – Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Are you looking to keep fit this New Year? Have you resolved to explore nature and meet new people? Then come on a weekly wellbeing walk with Prospects Foundation at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR! Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome! Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Email to book: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Date: Saturday 14th January Time: 10am - 11:30am Location: Peel Park and the Coppice LNR, meet in the Bowling Green Car Park
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 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.
Find out more »Woodnook Community Garden – Rewilding
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!
Find out more »Woodnook Vale – Green Team Volunteers
Join our 'Green Team' of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be doing some practical conservation and habitat management. We will be continuing the removal of non-native Snowberry and Hollyberry Cotoneaster which has spread along Woodnook Vale LNR. We will be meeting at the bottom of Hurstead St, Accrington BB5 2RH, please bring sturdy boots (steel-toe capped if possible) and appropriate clothing/waterproofs. All equipment and PPE will be provided.…
Find out more »Abbott Clough – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Gareth and the Woodland Volunteers for a day of practical environmental conservation! Tasks will include thinning 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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