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March 2026
Heathland Management – 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. We will be carrying out management across the heathland to improve the habitat for species like Heather, Bilberry, Crowberry, and more. This will mostly include removing bramble scrub and felling birch regen. 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…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Alan Ramsbottom Way
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting tree clusters along the woodland edge at Alan Ramsbottom Way. We will be meeting on Alan Ramsbottom Way, Great Harwood, BB6 7WL (w3w///moss.clay.town). Parking available on Station Road, just up the road, 2 mins walk away (w3w///hops.desk.belly). Staff will be in orange high-vis. Please wear non-snag clothing, dress for the weather and wear good sturdy boots. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All ages welcome. Children will need…
Find out more »Hyndburn’s Woodlands – Abbott Clough
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week we will be at Abbott Clough woodland continuing with the litter pick we started last year. We still have a bit more work to do on the hedgerow side and there is a small amount of fly-tipping that needs removing. We will be meeting along Abbott Clough Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 3LP (Just next to Wynsors Shoes on Google Maps). To find out more or confirm your attendance, please…
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. We suggest that participants should be comfortable walking for 15…
Find out more »Collecting Hazel Poles for weaving at Peel Park & the Coppice
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session at Peel Park & the Coppice, where we will be coppicing small poles of Hazel to make hazel hurdles at Bullough Community Woodland later in Spring. We will be meeting in the main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green), Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6HL Google maps link HERE. (FYI Google maps might not take you all the way, please drive to the top of the zig zag track uphill and you will see the car park) Everyone welcome.…
Find out more »Heathland Management – 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. We will be carrying out management across the heathland to improve the habitat for species like Heather, Bilberry, Crowberry, and more. This will mostly include removing bramble scrub and felling birch regen. 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…
Find out more »Hyndburn’s Woodlands – Whinney Hill
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week we will be back at Whinney Hill woodland taking part in the 'Great British Spring Clean' event. A national clean-up event aimed at getting the rubbish off the ground. We will be going through Whinney Hill and removing any litter/fly-tipping we find. We will be meeting at the Livingstone Road entrance to the site, BB5 5BS (Just next to the Livingstone Road Allotments on Google Maps). To find…
Find out more »Meadow Preparations – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Jackhouse nature reserve
We will be starting to prepare for meadow management season by clearing some scrub and old vegetation. We may be doing some seed sowing. 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…
Find out more »Great British Spring Clean 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. We suggest that participants should be comfortable walking for 15 minutes unaided. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Alice…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Rothwell Heights Forest School
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting woodland trees at the Forest School inside the Rothwell Heights Woodland. We will be meeting outside Rothwell Heights, on Willows Lane, Accrington, BB5 3SS - Google Maps Link HERE (w3w///polka.thick.view). On street parking available. Staff will be in orange high-vis. Please wear non-snag clothing, dress for the weather and wear good sturdy boots. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All ages welcome. Children will need to be accompanied…
Find out more »Hedgerow Planting – Friends Of Arden Hall & The Coppice Monthly Volunteer Session @Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
The Friends of Arden Hall & The Coppice are running monthly volunteer sessions to get the community involved at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Meet at the Arden Hall Gates @9:30am.. On Sunday 22nd March, (Between 9:30am & 12:30pm) the Friends group will be planting a hedgerow along the boundary between Arden Hall & Pleck Meadow. Family-friendly and a great opportunity to learn about tree planting and how hedgerows benefit wildlife! There will be brews and refreshments afterwards. Please…
Find out more »Heathland Management – 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. We will be carrying out management across the heathland to improve the habitat for species like Heather, Bilberry, Crowberry, and more. This will mostly include removing bramble scrub and felling birch regen. 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…
Find out more »Hyndburn’s Woodlands – Whinney Hill
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week we will be back at Whinney Hill woodland making repairs to the fishing dock at the pond that has been heavily damaged. Tasks include sawing timber to size, nailing down timber, general carpentry. Secondary tasks include carrying out a litter pick and general cutting back. We will be meeting at the Livingstone Road entrance to the site, BB5 5BS (Just next to the Livingstone Road Allotments on Google…
Find out more »Perth St Entrance Tidy-up | Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Woodnook Vale LNR
We will be litter-picking, path-scraping and clearing vegetation at the Perth St entrance to 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 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. We suggest that participants should be comfortable walking for 15…
Find out more »Great British Spring Clean @Whinney Hill Woodland
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon as we take part in the Great British Spring Clean! We'll be going through Whinney Hill East with litter pickers in hand to get our woodland clean! Date: Saturday 28th March 2026 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Whinney Hill Woodland, Thorneyholme Road, BB5 5FW To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Brandon at brandon.cherry@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or 07733 840842
Find out more »Heathland Management – 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. Final heathland mgmt session before bird nesting season officially begins, we will mostly be tidying up areas we have worked on throughout the winter and processing the birch we have take down which was done to improve the habitat for species like Heather, Bilberry, Crowberry, and more. The dead hedge and habitat piles will benefit all sort of wildlife…
Find out more »Hyndburn’s Woodlands – Tree Nursery
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week we will be at the Tree Nursery assisting Prospects TreeACTION Officer with tasks that need doing. Tasks include: Putting membranes down on empty beds in preparation for Spring De-weed and scraping the paths Moving woodchip and mulching tree beds in preparation for Spring We have camping chairs on site. Please bring snacks and plenty of drinking water. We will be meeting at the small car park at the…
Find out more »April 2026
Spring Wreath Making at Stanhill Social Club (Family Session)
Join Alice for a spring wreath-making session in partnership with the Stanhill Social Club! This event is free to attend, but donations will be gratefully accepted on the night. Booking is compulsory - please email alice.pooley@prospectsfoundation.org.uk This is a family friendly session. Under 18s must be supervised by an adult. No dogs at this one please! All materials will be provided, but please bring secateurs if you have some, as our supplies are limited! To find out more or confirm…
Find out more »EASTER Wildflower Meadow Seed Sowing @Bullough Community Woodland
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a family-friendly practical session at the new Bullough Community Woodland! We will be sowing the new wildflower scrape with seeds to create a beautiful area for pollinators to thrive. We will be meeting around the Woodview Drive entrance to the site, there is a 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. Everyone welcome. Under 18s will need to…
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