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April 2025
Soft Rush Natural Cordage Making – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserves
Using locally foraged Soft Rush, learn a simple natural cordage making skill. The cordage can be used to make bracelets, baskets, bags and more! Join PROSPECTS for a free crafting event, whilst learning a bit about your local green spaces. Family friendly & perfect for beginners. Join us on Monday 14th April @6pm - 8pm at Cambridge St Methodist Church, 32 Lodge St, Accrington BB5 6EH. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be available. Event is completely free. Donations are accepted.…
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 »Morning Bird Walk @Jackhouse Nature Reserve
Join PROSPECTS for a early morning walk around Jackhouse nature reserve to hear the morning chorus! The walk will be led by local bird expert, Dave Bickerton. Park on Fieldings Lane/Broadfield, it is then a 10 minute walk to the entrance of Jackhouse nature reserve where we will be meeting. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. Please contact Robert at robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or 01254 230348 to confirm your attendance. Please do not bring dogs to the event.
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 »Martholme Greenway – Dawn Chorus Walk
Join The PROSPECTS Foundation and Dave Bickerton, of the Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society, for a morning of twitching along Martholme Greenway! Dave will be sharing his bountiful knowledge with us, identifying birds by sight and by call! Come along for an incredible learning experience for all things birds! The session will start at 7am and will wrap up around 9am. We will be Mill Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7UQ. On-street parking is available. Staff will be in orange hi-vis.…
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 »Meadow Maintenance | 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 »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 restoring the green roof on the shelter, plus sowing more seeds, weeding, and bed maintenance. Location: Miller Fold Community Allotment, off Miller Fold Avenue, Accrington, BB5 ONT Meeting place: The junction between Woodview Drive and Miller Fold Avenue (what3words: stooping.conquests.topping) No experience is needed. Snacks, hot drinks, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. The closest bus stop is…
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 »24 Hour BioBlitz @Peel Park & the Coppice LNR
Map showing the meeting point at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Click the image to be taken to the map. PROSPECTS will be taking part in the 2025 City Nature Challenge on behalf of Lancashire! Join us for a jam-packed 24 hrs of wildlife surveys! We will be using the wildlife recording app iNaturalist. Family friendly, no dogs please. You can attend just one or all of the following surveys: Friday 25th: 8:15pm: Meet & Introductions 8:30pm-10:30pm: Set-off for…
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 LNR – GreatUKWaterBlitz
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for a citizen science session at Woodnook Vale LNR! We'll be taking part in the 'GreatUKWaterBlitz' again! Last year we got an amazing result from the surveying that we really hope to see again this time! We'll be meeting along Hollins Lane, BB5 2QY (Just next to the Alma Inn). Staff will be in orange hi-vis. There is on-street parking available. Session runs from 10am - 12pm (it is likely to finish sooner than 12)…
Find out more »Meet the Brookside Woodland Management Plan with Footprint Forestry
Join Footprint Forestry for a presentation about the new woodland management plan for Brookside, followed by a walking tour of the site. Don't worry, there will be plenty of time to ask questions! All are welcome but under 18s must be supervised by an adult. The presentation will take place at the Stanhill Methodist Church on Lab Lane. Please note, no parking is permitted on Nab Lane. Please consider public transport, or park on Stanhill Road if you do need…
Find out more »Friends of Arden Hall & the Coppice 2025 AGM
The Friends of Arden Hall & the Coppice will be having their 2025 AGM on Monday 28th April @6:30pm at Cambridge Street Methodist Church, Accrington. The Friends have helped to carry out numerous improvements at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Whether you are looking to join or just interested in what the Friends do, you can show your support for the Coppice by attending. Hot drinks and biscuits will be available. Contact Robert for more information and/or to confirm…
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 »May 2025
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 »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 sowing seeds, weeding, and watering the polytunnel. 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 allotment itself is partly…
Find out more »Community Tree Nursery session – Tree seed sowing
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session at our new 'Tree Nursery' Allotment at Miller Fold! We will be sifting through the stratifying seeds (rowan, guelder rose & spindle) and seeing which have sprouted and are ready to be planted. 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 Avenue, Accrington, BB5 0NT (more on-street parking available once the car…
Find out more »Wildflower Planting – 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 »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 and planting runner beans. Plus the usual weeding, watering ,and seed sowing! 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…
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