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January 2026
Brookside Volunteer Workparty (Thursday Gang)
Join Alice for seasonal habitat improvement work (and of course, biscuits!) at Brookside. We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 10am - see the map below! All are welcome but under 18s must be supervised by an adult. Waterproofs, boots, and sturdy clothes are highly recommended. Access can be uneven and boggy, so these sessions are not suitable for those with limited mobility. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact…
Find out more »INNS Shrub Removal – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Map showing the meeting point at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Click the image to be taken to the map. Above Pleck Meadow, there are a number of Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) which need to be removed. The shrubs are cotoneaster and non-native honeysuckles, which are garden escapees that can be detrimental to biodiversity in the wild. We will be digging up as much of the root and cutting up the vegetation up to remove it from the site.…
Find out more »Tree Maintenance at Bullough Park
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session replacing tree tubes that have been damaged by recent storms at the new Bullough Community Woodland (Bullough Park, Accrington). We will be meeting at the Southern entrance to the new woodland, at Woodview Drive (just off Miller Fold Avenue), Accrington. BB5 0FS. On-street parking is available. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! Please wear suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy boots (wellies are advised) - the site is very windy…
Find out more »Community Tree Nursery session
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session at our new 'Tree Nursery' Allotment at Miller Fold! We will be planting acorns and stratifying tree seeds, so they can acclimatise over winter and germinate in the spring. We have camping chairs on site, but please bring snacks and plenty of drinking water. We will be meeting at the small car park at the top of Miller Fold Avenue, Accrington, BB5 0NT (more on-street parking available once the car park is full). Google maps…
Find out more »Hyndburn’s Woodlands – Huncoat East
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week we will be at Huncoat East woodland carrying out a deadhedging session. Tasks include coppicing hazel for material, using axes to chip cut wood to a point, hammering stakes into the ground, and layering lengths of wood between the stakes to establish a dead-hedge. We will be meeting at the layby on Altham Lane (closest postcode is 27 Altham Lane, BB5 5US, just after the motorway bridge on…
Find out more »Bird Box Installation – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Jackhouse nature reserve
We will be installing bird boxes to benefit Pied Flycatchers. We will also be monitoring existing bird boxes using a endoscopy camera tool. Join us for our new Hyndburn's Nature Reserves project! There will be fortnightly conservation volunteers sessions at Jackhouse nature reserve, Wednesdays. Come along to learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife! Park on Fieldings Lane, it is then a 10 minute walk to the entrance of Jackhouse nature reserve where we will be meeting.…
Find out more »Brookside Volunteer Workparty (Thursday Gang)
Join Alice for seasonal habitat improvement work (and of course, biscuits!) at Brookside. We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 10am - see the map below! All are welcome but under 18s must be supervised by an adult. Waterproofs, boots, and sturdy clothes are highly recommended. Access can be uneven and boggy, so these sessions are not suitable for those with limited mobility. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact…
Find out more »Friends Of Arden Hall & The Coppice Monthly Volunteer Session @Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
The Friends of Arden Hall & The Coppice are running monthly volunteer sessions to get the community involved at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Meet at the Peel Park Bowling Pavilion. On Sunday 25th January, (9:30am-11:30am,) the Friends group will be participating in the Big Garden Birdwatch. Family-friendly and a great opportunity to explore the reserve this winter. There will be brews and refreshments afterwards. Please contact robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk if you would like to take part.
Find out more »Heathland Management – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Map showing the meeting point at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Click the image to be taken to the map. We will be carrying out management across the heathland to improve the habitat for species like Heather, Bilberry, Crowberry, and more. This will mostly include removing bramble scrub and felling birch regen. Join us for our new Hyndburn's Nature Reserves project! There will be weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday…
Find out more »Hyndburn’s Woodlands – Whinney Hill
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week we will be back at Whinney Hill to carry out some general site maintenance. Tasks include creating habitat piles from the brash leftover after the recent felling works. We will be utilising hand tools like loppers and bow saws. Secondary tasks include general cutback, litter picking etc. We will be meeting at the car park on Livingstone Road entrance to the site, BB5 5BS (next to the Livingstone…
Find out more »Sign Cleaning | Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Woodnook Vale LNR
We will be walking through the reserve and cleaning signs, picking litter, and making note of any infrastructure damage that needs be dealt with. Join us for our new Hyndburn's Nature Reserves project! There will be fortnightly conservation volunteers sessions at Woodnook Vale LNR, Wednesdays. Come along to learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife! To express your interest 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 »Brookside Volunteer Workparty (Thursday Gang)
Join Alice for seasonal habitat improvement work (and of course, biscuits!) at Brookside. This session will be shorter than usual as we will be heading to the Stanhill Methodist at 12pm for a live screening event. We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 10am - see the map below! All are welcome but under 18s must be supervised by an adult. Waterproofs, boots, and sturdy clothes are highly recommended. Access can be uneven…
Find out more »Accessible Screening: Wildflower Meadow Restoration with the Biological Recording Company
Join us for a live screening of 'Wildflower Meadow Restoration' with the Biological Recording Company, in the Stanhill Methodist Church. The event starts at 12:30- so please arrive 10 minutes early to enable a prompt start. Teas and coffees will be provided. We endeavour to make this event fully accessible, but please contact us to discuss any specific requirements. Please note, parking on Nab lane is not permitted. Please consider walking or taking the bus - the 6a and 7a…
Find out more »February 2026
Brookside Volunteer Sunday
By popular demand, we will be starting a monthly weekend session at Brookside! Join us on the first Sunday of the month at 10 am and join in with practical habitat management tasks around the site. All are welcome but under 18s must be supervised by an adult. We recommend that all participants be comfortable walking unaided for a minimum of 20 minutes. We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site - see the map…
Find out more »INNS Shrub Removal – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Map showing the meeting point at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Click the image to be taken to the map. We will be removing Invasive Non-Native shrubs like Himalayan Cotoneaster and Rhododendron. These species can take over woodland floors and lower biodiversity. Join us for our new Hyndburn's Nature Reserves project! There will be weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. Come along to learn new skills,…
Find out more »Hyndburn’s Woodlands – Jubilee
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week we will be at Jubilee woodland for a tree planting session! We will planting a new Hawthorn hedgerow at the top of Jubilee woodland to act as a barrier and screen. We will be meeting along Royds Avenue, BB5 2JX (Near to King George V Recreation Ground on Google Maps) To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Brandon at brandon.cherry@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or 07733 840842
Find out more »Dead-hedging – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Jackhouse nature reserve
We will repairing a dead hedge at Jackhouse Nature Reserve. Learn how to construct wildlife-friendly fencing! Join us for our new Hyndburn's Nature Reserves project! There will be fortnightly conservation volunteers sessions at Jackhouse nature reserve, Wednesdays. Come along to learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife! Park on Fieldings Lane, it is then a 10 minute walk to the entrance of Jackhouse nature reserve where we will be meeting. To express your interest or find out…
Find out more »Brookside Volunteer Workparty (Thursday Gang)
Join Alice for seasonal habitat improvement work (and of course, biscuits!) at Brookside. We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 10am - see the map below! All are welcome but under 18s must be supervised by an adult. Waterproofs, boots, and sturdy clothes are highly recommended. Access can be uneven and boggy, so these sessions are not suitable for those with limited mobility. We suggest that participants should be comfortable walking for 15…
Find out more »Stanhill Heritage Walk with the SVCA
Join the Stanhill Village Community Association for a guided walk through the rich history of Stanhill. We will be meeting at 9:30 am at the James Hargreaves Memorial Garden on Stanhill Lane. Walk leaders 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 a leisurely pace with plenty of stops to discuss the fascinating heritage of the area. Regrettably, the site is not…
Find out more »Heathland Management – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Map showing the meeting point at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Click the image to be taken to the map. We will be carrying out management across the heathland to improve the habitat for species like Heather, Bilberry, Crowberry, and more. This will mostly include removing bramble scrub and felling birch regen. Join us for our new Hyndburn's Nature Reserves project! There will be weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday…
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