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February 2025
Tree Planting along the White Path
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees along the White Path in Great Harwood We will be meeting on Railway Terrace where it meets St John's Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7EH. Staff will be in orange high-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 attendance,…
Find out more »Thursday Meadow Maintenance at Brookside
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for our regular Thursday session at Brookside! Much of the rare and valuable wildflower meadow habitat on site has degraded, but we are working to restore them to their former glory. This is a multi-stage project with a variety of tasks to be completed, including seed planting, grass cutting, and path clearance. We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 10am (see the map below) All are welcome…
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 coppicing the willow tree and continuting with path maintenance and bed planning in preparation for the growing season. 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, brews, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. The closest bus stop…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Knuzden Recreation Ground
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Knuzden Recreation Ground in Oswaldtwistle. We will be meeting at the Knuzden Rec car park on Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB1 2DJ. Google Maps Link HERE. Staff will be in orange high-vis. Please note, there is a 2-meter overhead bar at the entrance of the car park. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All ages welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult Please wear…
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 »Willlow Heart Weaving – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserves
Using locally foraged willow, learn how to make willow hearts for use as decorations or gifts for Valentine’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 10th February @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 book a place contact…
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 some Invasive Non-Native Species removal. Volunteers of the Memorial Park project will be familiar with the work, as we will be removing a large stand of Laurel and Japanese Laurel. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be working around brambles and nettles. Waterproofs may…
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 pruning the gooseberry bushes and planting lettuce and rashish in the polytunnel. 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, brews, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. The closest bus stop is 'St Oswalds RC' which is…
Find out more »Hazel Coppicing at Brookside
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for a session of traditional copping. Using hand tools, we will be cutting back the hazel on site to create a mixed habitat for wildlife. The material gathered will also be used onsite for future restoration 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…
Find out more »Brookside Thursday Session
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for the regular Brookside volunteer session. This week, we have our project videographer recording on site! 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 »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 »Bird feeder making at Miller Fold Allotment – Family event
Join Sonja in our productive Community Garden to make wooden bird feeders and rejuvenate our ageing bug hotel! Open to ages 5+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult please. No expereice needed - everyone is welcome. Snacks and warm drinks will be provided. Open to all ages (5+). Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Miller Fold Community Allotment, off Miller Fold Avenue, Accrington, BB5 ONT Meeting place: The junction between Woodview Drive and Miller Fold Avenue (what3words:…
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 fly-tipping removal session. A large amount of fly-tipping has accumulated near to the Thorneyholme Road entrance to the site. We will be utilising wheel barrows to remove much of this waste. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers for brambles and nettles. We will be meeting at…
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 »Tree Planting along the White Path
EVENT CANCELLED Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees along the White Path in Great Harwood We will be meeting on Railway Terrace where it meets St John's Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7EH. Staff will be in orange high-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…
Find out more »Brookside Thursday Session – Hazel Copping
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for a session of traditional copping. Using hand tools, we will be cutting back the hazel on site to create a mixed habitat for wildlife. The material gathered will also be used onsite for future restoration work. This session will be in place of the regular Thursday meadow maintenance session. We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at 10am (see the map below) All are welcome but under…
Find out more »Half Term Crafting Club
Join Sonja from the PROSPECTS Foundation to lern to cook a meal on a fire, take part in nature art and activites and try your hand at whittling a spoon or tent peg. This is a family-friendly event, open to all ages. Under 18s must be supervised by an adult. No dogs please. Please bring clothing appropiate for the weather. Date: Thursday 20th February Time: 11am - 1pm Meeting point: Main park entrance on Church Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7PU. Booking…
Find out more »Introduction to Bushcraft at Brookside
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for an introduction to bushcraft! Exact activities at weather dependent, but we will be covering fire lighting, knife skills, cooking on the fire, and more! 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. The session will involve sharp tools. Waterproofs, boots, and sturdy clothes are highly recommended. Please bring lunch and…
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 »Guided Walk and Coffee Morning in Ossy
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for a guided walk followed by a hot drink in the Stanhill Methodist Church. 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. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Alice at alice.pooley@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348, or call into the Prospects…
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