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November 2024
Huncoat East – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be back at Huncoat East continuing with the pathway maintenance. Tasks include using spades and other tools to clear encroaching vegetation from the paths. 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 weather. Please remember to bring spare water this activity…
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 stratifying seeds (rowan, guelder rose & spindle) ready for the winter. We'll also be building 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 Avenue, Accrington, BB5 0NT (more on-street parking available once the car park is full). Google maps link HERE. PLEASE NOTE: Site Accessibility -…
Find out more »Abbott Clough – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be at Abbott Clough woodland carrying out some maintenance work. Tasks include cutting back the hedgerow running along the main road and clearing back the vegetation at the entrance. 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 weather. We will be…
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 site litter pick. 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 weather. We will be meeting at the end of Thorneyholme Road, BB5 5FW (Just next to the play area). Staff will…
Find out more »Community Tree Nursery – Landscaping the Entrance with Alice
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for two sessions at the new Community Tree Nursery near Miller Fold. On Tuesday the 19th and Wednesday the 20th of October we will be landscaping the entrance to the site and carrying out general maintenance tasks. We will meet at the bottom of Miller Fold Avenue (BBS ONY) at midday. Alice will be on site in high viz. If you are driving, please park at the top of the hill, where the road…
Find out more »Community Tree Nursery – Landscaping the Entrance with Alice
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for two sessions at the new Community Tree Nursery near Miller Fold. On Tuesday the 19th and Wednesday the 20th of October we will be landscaping the entrance to the site and carrying out general maintenance tasks. We will meet at the bottom of Miller Fold Avenue (BBS ONY) at midday. Alice will be on site in high viz. If you are driving, please park at the top of the hill, where the road…
Find out more »Wreath Making with Alice
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for a creative craft evening in the Stanhill Methodist Church. We will be creating festive wreaths from natural materials foraged from Brookside, perfect to decorate your home this Christmas! No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. This event is free to attend, with an optional collection taking place on the night in aid of the Wildflower Meadow restoration work at Brookside. Each £1 raised will buy enough seeds to sow 1m…
Find out more »Rushton House Farm – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be at Rushton House Farm carrying out some hedgerow Maintenance. Tasks include using hand tools to clear back vegetation from the hedgerow, freeing it up for Spring growth. 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 weather. We will be meeting…
Find out more »Citizen Science Day: Water Quality Testing
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice and the Ribble Rivers Trust for a citizen science event at Brookside. We will be collecting vital water quality data for the four lodges and lottice brook, which will inform our management plan. No experience is necessary and all training will be provided. We will meet at the Stanhill Methodist Church at 10am before walking down to the site together. All are welcome but under 18s must be supervised by an adult. Please contact…
Find out more »NATIONAL TREE WEEK Tree Planting at Harvey Street Oswaldtwistle
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Harvey Street South in Oswaldtwistle for NATIONAL TREE WEEK 2024! 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…
Find out more »NATIONAL TREE WEEK Tree Planting at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting hedgerow trees at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve in Accrington for NATIONAL TREE WEEK 2024! 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, please contact Helen at helen.earnshaw@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348, or call into the Prospects office…
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 some pathway maintenance. Tasks include using spades and other hand tools to clear back encroaching vegetation. 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 weather. We will be meeting on Mill Street, BB5 2RT…
Find out more »New Allotment – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be assisting the TreeACTION Officer with The PROSPECTS Foundation's newest site! The allotment is scheduled to become a tree nursery, to grow local stock for future tree planting schemes. Tasks include using hand tools to clear the paths and flagstones from encroaching vegetation. Secondary tasks may include laying down wood chip on the cleared pathways. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots,…
Find out more »NATIONAL TREE WEEK Tree Planting at Knuzden Recreation Ground
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Knuzden Recreation Ground in Oswaldtwistle for NATIONAL TREE WEEK 2024! We will be meeting at the Knuzden Rec car park on Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB1 2DJ. 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…
Find out more »NATIONAL TREE WEEK Tree Planting at Windsor Rd Great Harwood
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at the Windsor Road playing grounds in Great Harwood for NATIONAL TREE WEEK 2024! We will be meeting on Windsor Rd, Great Harwood, BB6 7RR. 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…
Find out more »December 2024
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 step maintenance started last month. This will involve using hand tools to clear the steps from vegetation. 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 weather. We will be meeting at the…
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,…
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