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March 2020
WOODY (at Hollins Woodland)
This Friday we will be at Hollins woodland (behind the school) in Baxenden, Accrington. We'll be thinning the Ash and Larch and then planking the Larch in readiness to make bird, bat and owl boxes plus some Forest School equipment. We'll be meeting at 9.30am on the roadside adjacent to the 'Rec' on Royds Avenue. This is the road off Manchester Road (A680) at the Alma Inn. Below is a map showing the location of the meeting point and the…
Find out more »HEDGEROW RESTORATION PLANTATION ROAD
HEDGEROW RESTORATION PLANTATION ROAD Saturday 7th March @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm We will be coppicing some of the hedge and also planting new trees to restore an old hedge on Plantation Road in Accrington which is part of the Peel Park and The Coppice Local Nature Reserve. We will be meeting at the gates to Arden Hall which are at the top of Plantation Road, Accrington, BB5 6RU. The event will start at 10.00am and finish at 2.00pm, or when…
Find out more »CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS – The Conservation Group will be carrying out practical conservation activities on various sites in Hyndburn including the eight Lancashire County Council woodlands in Hyndburn. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. We provide tools, gloves, materials and hot drinks. You provide Roger with a mobile number and he will text the details of the tasks and the meeting point in advance. For more information phone Roger Plum, 01254 230348,…
Find out more »DISCOVER HYNDBURN – WOODNOOK VALE
A local walk to explore the nature reserve area and identify the signs of Spring. The Discover Hyndburn walks will be ‘Ambles not a Rambles’ around places of interest taken at a leisurely pace to discover Hyndburn and they may also include a relevant nature theme. Walks will be mainly on tracks and paths and linked to green spaces, local nature reserves and places where PROSPECTS carry out woodland maintenance and host volunteer events. Walkers will be given information about…
Find out more »CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS – The Conservation Group will be carrying out practical conservation activities on various sites in Hyndburn including the eight Lancashire County Council woodlands in Hyndburn. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. We provide tools, gloves, materials and hot drinks. You provide Roger with a mobile number and he will text the details of the tasks and the meeting point in advance. For more information phone Roger Plum, 01254 230348,…
Find out more »WOODY (at Hollins Woodland)
This Friday we will be back at Hollins woodland (behind the school) in Baxenden, Accrington. We’ll be continuing to thin the Ash and Larch and also planking the Larch in readiness to make bird, bat and owl boxes plus some Forest School equipment. We’ll be meeting at 9.30am on the roadside adjacent to the ‘Rec’ on Royds Avenue. This is the road off Manchester Road (A680) at the Alma Inn. Below is a map showing the location of the meeting…
Find out more »CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS – The Conservation Group will be carrying out practical conservation activities on various sites in Hyndburn including the eight Lancashire County Council woodlands in Hyndburn. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. We provide tools, gloves, materials and hot drinks. You provide Roger with a mobile number and he will text the details of the tasks and the meeting point in advance. For more information phone Roger Plum, 01254 230348,…
Find out more »December 2020
WOODLAND VOLUNTEERS
WOODLAND VOLUNTEERS – The Hyndburn Woodland Project volunteers will be carrying out practical conservation activities on a woodland site in Huncoat. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. Due to Covid regulations we can't provide refreshments and it would be helpful if you can bring your own gloves. Tools will be provided and the session will be run to meet Covid standards. Spaces are limited and must be booked in…
Find out more »WOODLAND VOLUNTEERS
WOODLAND VOLUNTEERS – The Hyndburn Woodland Project volunteers will be carrying out practical conservation activities on a woodland site in Intack. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. Due to Covid regulations we can't provide refreshments and it would be helpful if you can bring your own gloves. Tools will be provided and the session will be run to meet Covid standards. Spaces are limited and must be booked in…
Find out more »WOODLAND VOLUNTEERS
WOODLAND VOLUNTEERS – The Hyndburn Woodland Project volunteers will be carrying out practical conservation activities on a woodland site in Huncoat. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. Due to Covid regulations we can't provide refreshments and it would be helpful if you can bring your own gloves. Tools will be provided and the session will be run to meet Covid standards. Spaces are limited and must be booked in…
Find out more »May 2021
Woodland Surveying Training
Join John Lamb from Lancashire Wildlife Trust for two days of training. Day 1 will be tree ID training and Day 2 will be Condition Assessment Survey training. Numbers are limited, location and booking details will be announced nearer the date. Sign up to our mailing list to ensure you are sent the details or check our website regularly.
Find out more »Woodland Surveying Training Day 2
Join John Lamb from Lancashire Wildlife Trust for the second day of training. See May 18th for details.
Find out more »June 2021
July 2021
Woodland Surveying Training
Join John Lamb from Lancashire Wildlife Trust for two days of training. Day 1 will be tree ID training and Day 2 will be Condition Assessment Survey training. Numbers are limited, location and booking details will be announced nearer the date. Sign up to our mailing list to ensure you are sent the details or check our website regularly.
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