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May 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 carrying out a Balsam Bash. Tasks include using scythes and dashel bashers to clear Balsam from the site. 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 entrance, BB5 5BS (Just next to the allotments). There is parking available in the car park. Staff…
Find out more »Huncoat East – 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 »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 Thursday Volunteer Workparty (Thursday Gang)
Join Alice for seasonal habitat improvement work (and of course, biscuits!) 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 at alice.pooley@prospectsfoundation.org.uk,…
Find out more »Thursday EcoFest Volunteer Sessions – PROSPECTS Shop
Want to help us prepare for our EcoFest on Saturday 14th June? Come along to the PROSPECTS shop, 54 Broadway, BB5 1EW, Accrington. Tasks will include, packaging wildflower seeds, making items for and packing goody bags, creating prizes and more! There will be an opportunity to make some crafts to take home as well. For more info contact Robert, robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundaton.org.uk or call (01254) 230348.
Find out more »June 2025
Balsam Bashing | 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. 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! To express your interest or find out more, email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call…
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 »Whinney Hill – 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 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 »Balsam Bashing | 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. 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! To express your interest or find out more, email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call…
Find out more »No Session – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
There will be no Hyndburn's Woodlands session this week, this is due to EcoFest preparations. Regular sessions will resume the following week.
Find out more »Intro to the Coppice Walk | 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. For this session, project officer Robert Gabryszak will be leading a walk around Peel Park & the Coppice to showcase the habitats, check up on the management work done this year, and identify areas for future volunteer work. If you haven't volunteered before, it will be a great opportunity to see what sort of work we do on…
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 »Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands Postponed
Unfortunately, this session has to be rearranged. This is due to a short-notice event meeting that I need to attend. brandon.cherry@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or 07733 840842
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 »Brew Day: The Brookside Restoration Project
On Wednesday, the 18th of June, project officer Alice will be presenting at the Stanhill Village Brew Day. Join us at the Stanhill Methodist Church in Nab Lane to hear all about the project, meet some friendly poeple, and enjoy a nice cup of tea and a biscuit! For more information, click here! All are welcome, but under-18s must be supervised by an adult. PLEASE NOTE: No parking is permitted on Nab Lane. Please consider using public transport - the…
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 »Moth Morning (June 2025) at Pleck Meadow
Join us on Saturday 21st June @9am for a Moth Morning at Pleck Meadow 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. Suitable for families, adult supervision…
Find out more »Brookside: Stanhill Heritage Walk
Recently, we have had a lot of new people ask about the Brookside Restoration Project and tell us that they want to explore the site. Join project officer Alice on Monday the 23rd of June for a guided walk around the Stanhill Heritage Trail, which takes place at Brookside and the surrounding area. All are welcome but under-18s must be supervised by an adult. The route will take around 90 minutes at a gentle pace. We will meet at the…
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