Events Search and Views Navigation
April 2025
Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be at Whinney Hill taking part in the 'Great British Spring Clean' event! Tasks include cleaning up a large amount of litter and fly-tipping that has accumulated at that Ribbleton Drive entrance. Secondary tasks include clearing a few small trees which have fallen over. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will be meeting at…
Find out more »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 »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 a litter pick and fly-tipping removal. Tasks include cleaning up a large amount of litter and fly-tipping that has accumulated at the end of Belfield Road. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will be meeting at the end of Belfield Road, BB5 2JD. There is on-street parking…
Find out more »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 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 »Spring foraging walk with Danielle Kay, medicinal herbalist
Map showing the meeting point at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Click the image to be taken to the map. Join Sonja and medicinal herbalist Danielle Kay for a walk around Peel Park, hearing about the positive impacts of edible plants along the way! This will be followed by a cooking demonstration using foraged food, which everyone can take part in, and a chance to try the recipes at the end of the session! Please note that the walk…
Find out more »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 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 »Morning Bird Walk @Jackhouse Nature Reserve
Join PROSPECTS for a early morning walk around Jackhouse nature reserve to hear the morning chorus! The walk will be led by local bird expert, Dave Bickerton. Park on Fieldings Lane/Broadfield, it is then a 10 minute walk to the entrance of Jackhouse nature reserve where we will be meeting. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. Please contact Robert at robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or 01254 230348 to confirm your attendance. Please do not bring dogs to the event.
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 »Martholme Greenway – Dawn Chorus Walk
Join The PROSPECTS Foundation and Dave Bickerton, of the Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society, for a morning of twitching along Martholme Greenway! Dave will be sharing his bountiful knowledge with us, identifying birds by sight and by call! Come along for an incredible learning experience for all things birds! The session will start at 7am and will wrap up around 9am. We will be Mill Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7UQ. On-street parking is available. Staff will be in orange hi-vis.…
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 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 »Meadow Maintenance | 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 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 »24 Hour BioBlitz @Peel Park & the Coppice LNR
Map showing the meeting point at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Click the image to be taken to the map. PROSPECTS will be taking part in the 2025 City Nature Challenge on behalf of Lancashire! Join us for a jam-packed 24 hrs of wildlife surveys! We will be using the wildlife recording app iNaturalist. Family friendly, no dogs please. You can attend just one or all of the following surveys: Friday 25th: 8:15pm: Meet & Introductions 8:30pm-10:30pm: Set-off for…
Find out more »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 »Woodnook Vale LNR – GreatUKWaterBlitz
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for a citizen science session at Woodnook Vale LNR! We'll be taking part in the 'GreatUKWaterBlitz' again! Last year we got an amazing result from the surveying that we really hope to see again this time! We'll be meeting along Hollins Lane, BB5 2QY (Just next to the Alma Inn). Staff will be in orange hi-vis. There is on-street parking available. Session runs from 10am - 12pm (it is likely to finish sooner than 12)…
Find out more »Meet the Brookside Woodland Management Plan with Footprint Forestry
Join Footprint Forestry for a presentation about the new woodland management plan for Brookside, followed by a walking tour of the site. Don't worry, there will be plenty of time to ask questions! All are welcome but under 18s must be supervised by an adult. The presentation will take place at the Stanhill Methodist Church on Lab Lane. Please note, no parking is permitted on Nab Lane. Please consider public transport, or park on Stanhill Road if you do need…
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 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 »May 2025
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 »