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August 2024
Big Butterfly Count at Brookside
PROSPECTS will be taking part in the Big Butterfly Count in July & August! Novice or expert, join us in the national event to help monitor the health of butterfly populations! The sessions involve 15 minute stops in a sunny location, where we will be counting any visiting butterflies. For the Brookside count, we will be meeting at the Kemp Delph Entrance on Stanhill Road at 10am. What3words: Crowned.Sits.Paths If you'd like to take part in the Big Butterfly Count…
Find out more »New Miller Fold Allotment session
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session fixing up our new 'Tree Nursery' Allotment at Miller Fold! We will be concentrating on making the site safer to walk around by scraping the paths, cutting back overgrown vegetation and doing general maintenance. 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 - there is a short…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday & Thursday* from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Peel Park Pollinators project! Come along and learn new skills, meet people, keep fit, and help wildlife! To book a place or find out more email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway,…
Find out more »Weekly Butterfly & Bee Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Tuesday @1pm (weather permitting) until September 2024. The transects start in Pleck Meadow and go around the whole site, where participants will count and ID every butterfly or bee they see. This data will then be submitted to UKBMS and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust respectively. The surveys are open to all members of the public, whether you are a butterfly novice or an invertebrate expert. The walk around the site will help you stay fit and get…
Find out more »Tree Maintenance at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session involving various tree maintenance tasks, to help our young trees at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve in Accrington. We will be checking on the Alder Buckthorn hedgerow, removing any vegetation such as grass, rushes and brambles that might outcompete the trees, and fixing/replacing any wonky or broken canes and shelters. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All ages welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday & Thursday* from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Peel Park Pollinators project! Come along and learn new skills, meet people, keep fit, and help wildlife! To book a place or find out more email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway,…
Find out more »Moth Night (August 2024) at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us on Friday 9th August @9pm for a Moth Night! We will be going on stroll through Pleck Meadow to hunt for moths (and other nighttime critters!) at dusk and set up our Moth Trap. In the morning we will meet at 9am in the Peel Park Car Park to see what we've caught and then release the moths unharmed. Meet at 9:00pm at the Peel Park & the Coppice Car Park. Suitable for families, adult supervision is required…
Find out more »Moth Morning (August 2024) at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us on Saturday 10th August for our monthly Moth Morning. Drop-in anytime from 9am - 11am for a chance to look at the diverse array of moths we have, improve your moth ID, and indulge in a brew & biscuit! Suitable for families, adult supervision is required for under 18s. Well-behaved dogs considered, please contact Robert for more details. Moth Morning: Saturday 10th August Time: 9am - 11am Meeting point: Peel Park Car Park near the bowling green Contact Robert: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk…
Find out more »Tree Maintenance along the White Path, Great Harwood
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session involving tree maintenance tasks to help our newly planted trees along the White Path (the Old Railway Line in Great Harwood). We will be checking on all the trees, removing any vegetation such as grass, rushes and brambles that might outcompete the trees, and replacing any broken shelters and stakes. We will be meeting at the end of Railway Terrace (where it meets St John's Street), Great Harwood, BB6 7EH. Staff will…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday & Thursday* from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Peel Park Pollinators project! Come along and learn new skills, meet people, keep fit, and help wildlife! To book a place or find out more email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway,…
Find out more »Weekly Butterfly & Bee Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Tuesday @1pm (weather permitting) until September 2024. The transects start in Pleck Meadow and go around the whole site, where participants will count and ID every butterfly or bee they see. This data will then be submitted to UKBMS and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust respectively. The surveys are open to all members of the public, whether you are a butterfly novice or an invertebrate expert. The walk around the site will help you stay fit and get…
Find out more »Guided Walk and Coffee Morning at Brookside, Oswaldtwistle
Join our Brookside Restoration Coordinator Alice for a guided walk around the brand new Brookside Site, followed by teas, coffees, and cake at the Stanhill Methodist Church. We will be taking a scenic stroll around the forests, meadows, and lodges around the site, enjoying the beautiful views and admiring the many species of trees and plants. The route will take between 60 and 90 minutes and will keep mostly on paths, but some areas may be boggy or overgrown. Unfortunately,…
Find out more »Heathland Exploration (Morning) at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
We will be spending the day exploring the heathland at the top of the Coppice whilst the heather is in bloom. A great opportunity to explore your local green space and improve your ID skills! There will be two sessions, one from 10am - 12 noon, and one from 1pm - 3pm. Join us for either or both! Family-friendly, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult, well-behaved dogs on leads allowed. Please wear good footwear and long trousers if…
Find out more »Heathland Exploration (Afternoon) at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
We will be spending the day exploring the heathland at the top of the Coppice whilst the heather is in bloom. A great opportunity to explore your local green space and improve your ID skills! There will be two sessions, one from 10am - 12 noon, and one from 1pm - 3pm. Join us for either or both! Family-friendly, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult, well-behaved dogs on leads allowed. Please wear good footwear and long trousers if…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday & Thursday* from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Peel Park Pollinators project! Come along and learn new skills, meet people, keep fit, and help wildlife! To book a place or find out more email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway,…
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Picnic in the Park 2024
Join us on Sunday 18th August at Memorial Park, Great Harwood, for a family-friendly 'Picnic in the Park' fun day to celebrate all the amazing work carried out to improve the amenity, historical, and environmental value of the park! Come along, set yourself up on the grass and enjoy an afternoon of music from Stacksteads Brass Band! There will be food vendors on site if you prefer hot food with your picnic! With freshly made pizzas, pies and artisan cheeses,…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday & Thursday* from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Peel Park Pollinators project! Come along and learn new skills, meet people, keep fit, and help wildlife! To book a place or find out more email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway,…
Find out more »Weekly Butterfly & Bee Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Tuesday @1pm (weather permitting) until September 2024. The transects start in Pleck Meadow and go around the whole site, where participants will count and ID every butterfly or bee they see. This data will then be submitted to UKBMS and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust respectively. The surveys are open to all members of the public, whether you are a butterfly novice or an invertebrate expert. The walk around the site will help you stay fit and get…
Find out more »Tree Maintenance at Fern Gore
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session involving various tree maintenance tasks, to help our young trees next to Fern Gore Avenue that were planted through the TreeScapes initiative in 2022. We will be checking on all the trees, removing any vegetation such as grass, rushes and brambles that might outcompete the trees, and fixing/replacing any wonky or broken stakes and shelters. We will be meeting at Downham Dr, Accrington, BB5 0NR. On-street parking available. Staff will be in…
Find out more »Weekly Butterfly & Bee Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Tuesday @1pm (weather permitting) until September 2024. The transects start in Pleck Meadow and go around the whole site, where participants will count and ID every butterfly or bee they see. This data will then be submitted to UKBMS and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust respectively. The surveys are open to all members of the public, whether you are a butterfly novice or an invertebrate expert. The walk around the site will help you stay fit and get…
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