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May 2026
Upper Hyndburn River Blitz (Brookside)
This week, we are running the Upper Hyndburn River Blitz in place of the regular Brookside volunteer session! Can you become a citizen scientist and help us sample the water quality from Lottice and Tinker Brook? Under the watchful eye of experts from the Ribble Rivers Trust, full training and all of the necessary kit will be provided. All are welcome but under 18s must be supervised by an adult. Please bring water and a packed lunch. Waterproofs, boots, and…
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Tree Maintenance Mondays – King George hedgerow at Woodnook Vale
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for TREE MAINTENANCE MONDAYS! 🌳 This practical session involves removing grass from the hedgerow tubes and adding more bamboo canes to support the trees. We will be meeting at Royds St, Accrington, BB5 2LN (Google Maps Link HERE) No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! Please wear suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy boots Work gloves will be provided All ages welcome. Under-18s will need to be accompanied by an adult To find out more…
Find out more »Tree Maintenance Mondays – Peel Park & the Coppice
This week, Robert's Monday crew will be continuing our TREE MAINTENANCE MONDAYS for the Community TreeACTION Project while Helen is away🌳 This practical session involves removing grass from the hedgerow tubes near Pleck Meadow and adding more bamboo canes to support the trees. Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green), Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL (Google Maps Link HERE) No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! Please wear suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy boots Work gloves…
Find out more »Butterfly Bank Weeding & Balsam Bash – 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 weeding the butterfly bank and shifting some of the stones, followed by Himalyan Balsam removal. Join us for our 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, meet people, keep fit and…
Find out more »Tree Maintenance Mondays – Hollins Wood hedgerow
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for TREE MAINTENANCE MONDAYS! 🌳 This practical session involves removing balsam & grass from the hedgerow tubes and doing a general tidy. We will be meeting at Hollins Ln (near the School), Accrington, BB5 2QY (Google Maps Link HERE) No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! Please wear suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy boots Work gloves will be provided All ages welcome. Under-18s will need to be accompanied by an adult To find out…
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Weavers Uprising Woodland Festival
Join The PROSPECTS Foundation and the Weavers Uprising Bicentennial Committee as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Weavers Uprising at Whinney Hill Woodland, and all of the wonderful biodiversity it now holds! 200 years ago, handloom weavers across Lancashire rose up against the introduction of power looms, which threatened their livelihoods. They first met on a hill in Accrington, which now stands as Whinney Hill Woodland, managed by The PROSPECTS Foundation. We will be holding a joint celebration to…
Find out more »Tree Maintenance Mondays – Knuzden Rec
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for TREE MAINTENANCE MONDAYS! 🌳 This practical session involves replacing wooden stakes and removing broken tubes. We will be meeting at the Knuzden Rec car park on Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB1 2DJ (Google Maps Link HERE) No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! Please wear suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy boots Work gloves will be provided All ages welcome. Under-18s will need to be accompanied by an adult To find out more or confirm…
Find out more »Tree Maintenance Mondays – Bullough Park
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for TREE MAINTENANCE MONDAYS! 🌳 This practical session involves removing grass from tubes and fixing any broken wooden stakes from Bullough Park's "lower plateau" that was planted in 2022. Please note, Helen is away for this session, core volunteer Gordon will be leading while she is away. We will be meeting at the Bullough Park Car Park, Dunny Shop Av, Accrington, BB5 0LW (Google Maps Link HERE) No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm!…
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