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February 2025
Oak Hill Park – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be at Oak Hill Park bat boxes to be installed at Whinney Hill Woodland. Tasks include using hand tools to saw timber to specifications and fixing timber together to create a sturdy bat box. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will be meeting at Oak Hill Park, Accrington, BB5 2NY. There is a small…
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 turning the compost heap and continuing prepping the garden for spring. 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 needed. Snacks, hot drinks, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. The closest bus stop is 'St Oswalds RC' which is…
Find out more »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 »Brookside Thursday Session
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for the regular Brookside volunteer session. There will be a variety of seasonal conservation tasks available. 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. Please bring lunch and later. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Alice at alice.pooley@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Growing Wild Baxenden
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting willow trees at the GrOwING WILD Community Allotment. We will be meeting at the Growing Wild Allotment at the bottom of Hill Street in Baxenden. 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…
Find out more »March 2025
No Session – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
There will be no Hyndburn's Woodlands Volunteering session on Tuesday 4th March 2025, this is due to myself being away on training that week. Regular sessions will resume Tuesday 11th March. Thank you all Best wishes Brandon
Find out more »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 planting early potatoes, finishing the new roof on the bug hotel and continuing to prep the garden for spring. 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 needed. Snacks, hot drinks, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. The closest…
Find out more »Friends of Arden Hall & the Coppice (1st 2025 Meeting)
The Friends of Arden Hall & the Coppice will be having their first 2025 meeting on Thursday 7th March @11am at THE PROSPECTS FOUNDATION, 54 Broadway, Accrington, BB5 1EW. 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…
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 Invasive Non-Native Species management. This will take the form of Small-leaved Cotoneaster removal. Tasks include using loppers and secateurs to clear vegetation, followed by using spades to remove the root ball. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will be meeting at the Hurstead entrance to the…
Find out more »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 »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 »Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Arden Hall
Arden Hall Meeting Point at the gates - there is on street parking. 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! On Saturday 15th PROSPECTS will be doing a special Saturday session at Arden Hall & Pleck Meadow. Join us for litter-picking and general…
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 »Bramble Basket Making – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserves
Using locally foraged bramble vines, learn how to make a simple basket for use as decoration, foraging, or a gift for Mother’s day! 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 17th March @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. To…
Find out more »Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be at Whinney Hill woodland continuing with the dead-hedging started in February. Tasks include using loppers and axes to fashion stakes from the arisings created during the last session. Secondary tasks include small tree felling on over-abundant and diseased alder trees to create more material. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers. We will be meeting…
Find out more »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 »Brookside Thursday Volunteer Workparty (Thursday Gang)
Join Alice for seasonal habitat improvement work. 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, telephone 01254 230348, or…
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 seed sowing in the polytunnel and mulching fruit bushes. 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 needed. Snacks, hot drinks, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. The closest bus stop is 'St Oswalds RC' which is a 3…
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