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June 2025
Pond 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 doing some general pond management which will include removal of Himalayan Balsam. 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, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife!…
Find out more »Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week we will be back at Whinney Hill woodland continuing with the Himalayan Balsam removal. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will be meeting at the Livingstone Road Car park, BB5 5BS. There is parking available in the car park. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Brandon…
Find out more »Wildflower ID at Pleck Meadow (with Ribble Rivers Trust)
Map showing the meeting point at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Click the image to be taken to the map. Join PROSPECTS and Ribble Rivers Trust for Wildflower ID and mini grassland surveys at Pleck Meadow! Meet at the Peel Park & the Coppice car park next to the bowling green at 10am. Family-friendly and free! 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, Accrington.…
Find out more »Butterfly Walk at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR (with Ribble Rivers Trust)
Map showing the meeting point at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Click the image to be taken to the map. Join PROSPECTS and Ribble Rivers Trust for butterfly walk through Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Meet at the Peel Park & the Coppice car park next to the bowling green at 1pm. The walk will include steep sections but the entire route is accessible to prams, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters. Family-friendly and free! To express your interest or…
Find out more »Jubilee – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This session is part of a series that will assess the biological value of each of the 11 woodlands managed through the project. If you are looking to get some experience in carrying out surveying work, or you are just looking to improve you tree ID knowledge, then look no further! Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will…
Find out more »Balsam Bashing – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Woodnook Vale LNR
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, Accrington
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 Alice…
Find out more »Huncoat West – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This session is part of a series that will assess the biological value of each of the 11 woodlands managed through the project. If you are looking to get some experience in carrying out surveying work, or you are just looking to improve you tree ID knowledge, then look no further! Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will…
Find out more »Brookside at the Stanhill Village Fete
Volunteers and project staff will be at the Stanhill Village Fete 2025. Come and say hi, ask questions, and hear all about our exciting plans for the future at Brookside. For more information please visit the EVENT PAGE All are welcome, please contact the fete team for any questions about the day - stanhillfete@gmail.com
Find out more »Butterfly Bank Weeding | 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 negative indicator species from on and around the Butterfly Bank at Pleck Meadow, primarily creeping thistle and horsetail. 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 »July 2025
Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week we will be back at Whinney Hill woodland continuing with the Himalayan Balsam removal. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will be meeting at the Livingstone Road Car park, BB5 5BS. There is parking available in the car park. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Brandon…
Find out more »Miller Fold Community Allotment session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, socialise, and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment! We'll be harvesting gooseberries and courgettes, installing a worm composting bin, and weeding around our many crops! No experience is needed. Snacks, hot drinks, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. Location: Miller Fold Community Allotment, off Woodview Drive, BB5 ONT Meeting place: The junction between Woodview Drive and Miller Fold Avenue (what3words: stooping.conquests.topping) Access is along a narrow, uneven path…
Find out more »Balsam Bashing – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Jackhouse nature reserve
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 more, email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway, Accrington…
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 weeding, cutting back, pulling balsam and doing a general tidy (getting ready for the celebration evening Thurs 3rd 6pm-8pm). We have camping chairs on site, but please bring lunch 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…
Find out more »Huncoat West – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This session is part of a series that will assess the biological value of each of the 11 woodlands managed through the project. If you are looking to get some experience in carrying out surveying work, or you are just looking to improve you tree ID knowledge, then look no further! Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will…
Find out more »Evening Tree Nursery Celebration & Tidy-up
Join PROSPECTS for an evening of campfire food, including wood-fired sourdough pizza, as we celebrate the success of our tree nursery crowdfunder. We will be doing a light tidy of the site whilst we are there. We will be meeting at the Bullough Park car park along Dunnyshop Avenue, Accrington, BB5 OLW. Google maps link HERE. PLEASE NOTE: Site Accessibility - there is a short walk from the cars, which includes some uneven paths and steps. The allotment itself has bad…
Find out more »Moth Morning (July 2025) @Jackhouse (Followed by Balsam Bashing)
Join us on Saturday 5th July @9am for a Moth Morning at Jackhouse nature reserve. During the session we will be looking at moths that have collected in our moth trap overnight. This is a great chance to see a wide array of wacky and wonderful moths. We will then release all the moths at the end of the session so that they can continue doing their important job of pollinating and feeding other local wildlife. Robert will then be…
Find out more »Grassland Survey | 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. Want to learn more about what makes a grassland healthy? Join us for a special volunteer session where we will be assessing the quality of Pleck Meadow. It will be a great opportunity to test or improve your wildflower and plant knowledge! This will be a longer session (10am-3pm) so please bring lunch if you intend to stay for…
Find out more »Woodnook Vale – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week we will be at Woodnook Vale LNR carrying out site maintenance. This will involve using chemicals such as Acetone to remove graffiti from noticeboards. Secondary tasks include using hand tools like loppers and bow saws to clear overhanging branches. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will be meeting at the Royds Street entrance to the site,…
Find out more »Royds St Entrance Tidy | Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Woodnook Vale LNR
We will be removing negative indicator species and sprucing up the bench at Royds St's entrance to Woodnook Vale. 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, Accrington
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