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May 2025
Willow Basket Weaving Workshop
Join Joe Gregory from Creative Nature to make a willow frame basket! The 1 day session will be held all day on Saturday, the 24th May at Woodnook Community Centre. Refreshments and snacks will be provided, but please bring your own lunch. Open to ages 14 and above, as this will be a full-on day, and you'll end up with sore hands! Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult. This workshop is FREE. Booking is required! Please contact Sonja…
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 »Tree Mulching at Bullough Park’s ‘Family Trees’ Orchard
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session mulching the new large trees at Bullough Park's old bowling green in Accrington. We will be meeting at the main car park off Dunny Shop Avenue, Accrington, BB5 0LW. 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) To find out more or confirm your…
Find out more »Elderflower cordial making and seed sowing – family event
Join Sonja in our productive Community Garden to forage for elderflowers in the surrounding woodland and make elderflower cordial! We'll also be doing the usual allotment jobs such as seed sowing, harvesting, and weeding beds. Plant some herb or sunflower seeds to take home! Location: Miller Fold Community Allotment, off Woodview Drive, BB5 ONT Meeting place: The junction between Woodview Drive and Miller Fold Avenue (what3words: stooping.conquests.topping) This is a family-friendly event, open to all ages. Under 18s must be accompanied by…
Find out more »Huncoat East – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This session is part of a series that will assess the biological value of each of the 11 woodlands managed through the project. If you are looking to get some experience in carrying out surveying work, or you are just looking to improve you tree ID knowledge, then look no further! Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will…
Find out more »Balsam Bashing – 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 »Huncoat West – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This session is part of a series that will assess the biological value of each of the 11 woodlands managed through the project. If you are looking to get some experience in carrying out surveying work, or you are just looking to improve you tree ID knowledge, then look no further! Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will…
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 »Thursday EcoFest Volunteer Sessions – PROSPECTS Shop
Want to help us prepare for our EcoFest on Saturday 14th June? Come along to the PROSPECTS shop, 54 Broadway, BB5 1EW, Accrington. Tasks will include, packaging wildflower seeds, making items for and packing goody bags, creating prizes and more! There will be an opportunity to make some crafts to take home as well. For more info contact Robert, robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundaton.org.uk or call (01254) 230348.
Find out more »June 2025
Balsam Bashing | 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 Himalayan Balsam removal. 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 Car park, BB5 5BS. There is parking available in the car park. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Brandon…
Find out more »Miller Fold Community Allotment session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, socialise, and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment! We'll be digging over our last empty bed to plant celeriac and sowing carrots. No experience is needed. Snacks, hot drinks, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. Location: Miller Fold Community Allotment, off Woodview Drive, BB5 ONT Meeting place: The junction between Woodview Drive and Miller Fold Avenue (what3words: stooping.conquests.topping) Access is along a narrow, uneven path from Woodview Drive.…
Find out more »Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This session is part of a series that will assess the biological value of each of the 11 woodlands managed through the project. If you are looking to get some experience in carrying out surveying work, or you are just looking to improve you tree ID knowledge, then look no further! Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will…
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. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Alice…
Find out more »Balsam Bashing | 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 »No Session – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
There will be no Hyndburn's Woodlands session this week, this is due to EcoFest preparations. Regular sessions will resume the following week.
Find out more »Miller Fold Community Allotment session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, socialise, and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment! We'll be picking rhubarb, weeding round the potatoes, and succession sowing of salads. No experience is needed. Snacks, hot drinks, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. Location: Miller Fold Community Allotment, off Woodview Drive, BB5 ONT Meeting place: The junction between Woodview Drive and Miller Fold Avenue (what3words: stooping.conquests.topping) Access is along a narrow, uneven path from Woodview Drive. The…
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Accrington EcoFest 2025
Accrington EcoFest is back for its fourth year! The free, family-friendly event will be held on Broadway in Accrington Town Centre on Saturday 14th June 2025, 10am - 3pm. As well as showcasing all things green and environmentally friendly, the festival is packed full of free activities and entertainment to appeal to all ages. Throughout the day there will be live music on the stage, with performances from Frolicking Pete and the Fumbling Fingers ceilidh band, the Ukes of Hazzy…
Find out more »Intro to the Coppice Walk | 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. For this session, project officer Robert Gabryszak will be leading a walk around Peel Park & the Coppice to showcase the habitats, check up on the management work done this year, and identify areas for future volunteer work. If you haven't volunteered before, it will be a great opportunity to see what sort of work we do on…
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 Himalayan Balsam removal. 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 Car park, BB5 5BS. There is parking available in the car park. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Brandon…
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