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January 2025
Tree Planting at Harvey Street Oswaldtwistle
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Harvey Street South in Oswaldtwistle! We will be meeting on the green next to the Wordsworth Close estate, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4QP. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All ages welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy boots (wellies are advised) The TreeACTION Project is a direct result…
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 carrying out some woodland thinning works. This will involve using hand tools to fell small trees that are underdeveloped due to overcrowding. This session has been changed from fencing repair due to pricing issues. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be working around brambles and nettles. Waterproofs may be needed, depending…
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! This week, we will be potting-on some Oak saplings that were saved from the coppice the Monday prior. We will also be stratifying seeds (rowan, guelder rose & spindle) ready for potting-on in spring. We'll be putting these pots into a rodent-proof tree box to keep the trees safe! We will be meeting at the small car park at the top of Miller Fold…
Find out more »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 »Tree Planting at Harvey Street Oswaldtwistle
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Harvey Street South in Oswaldtwistle! We will be meeting on the green next to the Wordsworth Close estate, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4QP. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All ages welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy boots (wellies are advised) The TreeACTION Project is a direct result…
Find out more »Thursday Meadow Maintenance at Brookside
Join Brookside Development Office Alice for our regular Thursday session at Brookside! Much of the rare and valuable wildflower meadow habitat on site has degraded, but we are working to restore it to its former glory. This is a multi-stage project with a variety of tasks to be completed, including seed planting, grass cutting, and path clearance. We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 10am (see the map below) All are welcome but…
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 »Tree Planting at Knuzden Recreation Ground
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Knuzden Recreation Ground in Oswaldtwistle. We will be meeting at the Knuzden Rec car park on Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB1 2DJ. Google Maps Link HERE. Staff will be in orange high-vis. Please note, there is a 2-meter overhead bar at the entrance of the car park. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All ages welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult Please wear…
Find out more »Woodnook Vale LNR – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we have an exciting change of pace for a session, we will be joined by Imogen from CreativeWithNature who will be teaching us how to create a Willow Arch! Imogen will be instructing us on how to repair a dilapidated willow arch along Woodnook Vale. Tool use will include bow saws and loppers. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full…
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 »Thursday Meadow Maintenance at Brookside
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for our regular Thursday session at Brookside! Much of the rare and valuable wildflower meadow habitat on site has degraded, but we are working to restore them to their former glory. This is a multi-stage project with a variety of tasks to be completed, including seed planting, grass cutting, and path clearance. We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 10am (see the map below) All are welcome…
Find out more »Climate Action and Me – an Interactive Workshop
What is climate change? How can I save money on my energy bills? Why do we keep seeing such extreme weather? What can we do? Got questions about climate change? Join the Prospects team on the 30th of January for a free interactive workshop. Location: Stanhill Methodist Church, Nab Lane, Oswaldtwistle Date: Thursday 30th January Time: 7pm - 9pm This event is free to attend. Suitable for ages 16 +. Under 18s must have a supervising adult. To book a…
Find out more »February 2025
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 »Huncoat East – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be at Huncoat East woodland carrying out some maintenance work. A portion of the fence has been damaged and requires replacing. Secondary tasks include carrying out some Invasive Non-Native management in Huncoat West. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be working around brambles and nettles. Waterproofs may be needed, depending on the…
Find out more »Cleaning Greenhouses – Community Tree Nursery
Join our Hyndburn's Nature Reserves Project Officer Robert for a Tree Nursery restoration session! We will be cleaning the greenhouses so that we have indoor space for growing wildflowers! 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 full). Google maps link HERE. Meet at 10am. Robert will be at the Tree Nursery until 3pm, if you would like to stay later than 1pm then…
Find out more »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 »Tree Planting along the White Path
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees along the White Path in Great Harwood We will be meeting on Railway Terrace where it meets St John's Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7EH. Staff will be in orange high-vis. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All ages welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy boots (wellies are advised) To find out more or confirm your attendance,…
Find out more »Thursday Meadow Maintenance at Brookside
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for our regular Thursday session at Brookside! Much of the rare and valuable wildflower meadow habitat on site has degraded, but we are working to restore them to their former glory. This is a multi-stage project with a variety of tasks to be completed, including seed planting, grass cutting, and path clearance. We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 10am (see the map below) All are welcome…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Knuzden Recreation Ground
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Knuzden Recreation Ground in Oswaldtwistle. We will be meeting at the Knuzden Rec car park on Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB1 2DJ. Google Maps Link HERE. Staff will be in orange high-vis. Please note, there is a 2-meter overhead bar at the entrance of the car park. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All ages welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult Please wear…
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