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October 2022
Miller Fold Allotment – Rewilding
Join Gareth and the Rewilding Volunteers for a spot of Wildlife friendly Gardening! Tasks will include; weeding, watering, harvesting and composting! 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 »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 »Heathland Condition Assessment Training with John Lamb at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the stunning and unique heathland habitat on the top of Peel Park and the Coppice LNR? John Lamb from Lancashire Wildlife Trust will be leading a session on how to assess the condition of a heathland. Email to book: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Date: Monday 10th October Time: 10am - 3pm Location: Peel Park and the Coppice LNR, meet in the Bowling Green Car Park
Find out more »GrOwING WILD Community Allotment – Rewilding
Join Gareth and the Rewilding Volunteers for a spot of Wildlife friendly Gardening! Tasks will include; weeding, watering, composting and scything the wild meadow! 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 – Invasive Species Removal
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. Tasks will include removing 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. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact…
Find out more »Hyndburn’s Woodlands – Whinney Hill
Join Gareth and the Woodland Volunteers for a day of practical environmental conservation! Tasks will include 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 »The Super Slow Way – Cutting and Sowing the Church Pocket Park
Join the Prospects Green Spaces Team and the Super Slow Way's resident artist, Rebecca Chesney, on a conservation management session on the Pocket Park in Church! We will be raking the cuttings from the wildflower patch, sowing seeds and planting bulbs that will future benefit the area. You can also learn more about the Super Slow Way's plans for a brilliant Linear Park on the 20 mile stretch from Blackburn to Pendle. Meet us at Rebecca's Pocket Park in Church:…
Find out more »Signs of Autumn Walk (and Scavenger Hunt) – Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Come explore the fascinating autumn landscape on Peel Park and the Coppice LNR! We will be hosting a free, family-friendly scavenger hunt, how many autumn items can you find? All children must be accompanied by an adult. Email to book: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Date: Saturday 15th October Time: 1pm - 3pm 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; 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 »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 working in Jubilee Woodland. Tasks will include scything the meadow, cutting back vegetation and improving site access. Tools, gloves and a high-vis will be provided. We recommend you wear sturdy boots, a long sleeved top and long trousers as we may be working around nettles and brambles. We will be meeting by the school on Hollins Lane,…
Find out more »Hyndburn’s Woodlands – Whinney Hill
Join Gareth and the Woodland Volunteers for a day of practical environmental conservation! Tasks will include 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 »Woodnook Vale – Willow Weaving & 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 doing some Willow Weaving on the bench along the Vale, along with some cutting back in Priestly Clough. The Willow Weaving will be a family-fun event for all to enjoy, however, any older children wanting to participate in the cutting back must be accompanied by an adult and be comfortable using small hand tools (such as secateurs)…
Find out more »Half-term: 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 »Oakhill Park – Rewilding
Join Gareth and the Rewilding volunteers for a morning of activities at our workshop! Projects will include; assembling planters, habitat boxes, pyrography and garden crafts! Contact Gareth - gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk to book your place or find out more!
Find out more »Drystone Walling at Jackhouse Nature Reserve
Do you want to learn how to erect and repair the beautiful drystone walls which line our wonderful landscapes? We are hosting a free training session, with training provided by master craftsman, Alan Rhodes Pre-booking is required to reserve your place, please bring: - Sturdy steel-toe boots - Work clothes and waterproofs - Packed lunch and refreshments Minimum age to book is 18 years old. We will be meeting at the main gates on Pot House Lane, BB5 3RS. Parking…
Find out more »Hyndburn’s Woodlands – Abbott Clough
Join Gareth and the Woodland Volunteers for a day of practical environmental conservation! Tasks will include 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 »Not-so-creepy Crawly Walk (and Scavenger Hunt) – Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Insects aren't so bad, really! Overcome your fears and gain some appreciation for the miniature world in our free, family-friendly hunt for insects, bugs, and more this Halloween half-term. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Email to book: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Date: Thursday 27th October Time: 1pm - 3pm Location: Peel Park and the Coppice LNR, meet in the Bowling Green Car Park
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