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December 2024
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 »Tree Nursery – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be back at the new tree nursery near Miller Fold Avenue. Tasks include taking inventory, clearing the growing beds, and potentially pathway maintenance. 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 be needed, depending on the weather. We will be meeting at the end of Miller…
Find out more »Bramble Vine Collecting @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. To prepare for our bramble basket making workshop we will be removing bramble vines from the heathland at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR! This session is part of our Hyndburn's Nature Reserves project! There are weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. Come along to learn…
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 pathway maintenance. Tasks include cutting back vegetation along the paths. Secondary tasks include removing fly-tipping that has been identified. 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 be needed, depending on the weather. We will be meeting…
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, and the first task is to cut back the overgrown grasses and remove the cuttings, ready for seeds to be planted in Spring. We meet at the Noticeboard by the Stanhill Road entrance to the site at…
Find out more »Christmas Craft Thursdays – Bramble basket making
Join us for an evening of festive crafting! We will be making woven baskets using locally sourced bramble. These are a fantastic gift for anyone who appreciates a handmade present and wants to reduce their plastic use. Join us on Thursday 10th December, 6pm - 8pm @ PROSPECTS Foundation, 54 Broadway, Accrington, BB5 1EW. And best of all... there will be festive drinks, snacks and sweet treats provided! (If you have any allergies then please let us know beforehand). To…
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 »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 »Wreath Making – Hyndburn’s Nature Reserves
Using locally foraged materials, learn how to make this traditional winter decoration whilst learning a bit about your local green space, Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Join us on Monday 16th December @6pm - 8pm at Cambridge St Methodist Church, 32 Lodge St, Accrington BB5 6EH. And best of all... there will be festive drinks, snacks and sweet treats provided! (If you have any allergies then please let us know beforehand). 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 continuing with the step maintenance but on a different set of steps. Tasks include using hand tools like loppers and bow saws to clear away encroaching vegetation. 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 be needed, depending on the weather. We will be meeting…
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 grape vine and partaking in some festive activities! Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. No experience needed. Snacks, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to find out more and get involved.
Find out more »Christmas Craft Thursdays – Beeswax food wrap making
Join us for an evening of festive crafting! We will be making Wooden Reindeer form locally sourced wood. These are a fantastic gift for someone who appreciates a locally sourced, homemade decoration. Join us on Thursday 5th December at the PROSPECTS Foundation, 54 Broadway, Accrington, BB5 1EW. And best of all... there will be festive drinks, snacks and sweet treats provided! (If you have any allergies then please let us know beforehand). To book a place contact Sonja on sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk…
Find out more »January 2025
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 conducting a litter pick around the site to clear away the rubbish accumulated over Christmas. 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 be needed, depending on the weather. We will be meeting at the end of Livingstone Road, BB5 5BS (Next to the Livingstone…
Find out more »Miller Fold Community Allotment session
Update: Due to cold weather we will be moving the session to the Prospect Office in Broadway. We will still be making veg signs and discussing planting plans for the coming season, but out of the cold! Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, socialise and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment! We'll be painting signs for crops in the coming year and planning our planting schemes! Location: Miller Fold Community Allotment, off Miller Fold Avenue, Accrington, BB5…
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 »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 carrying out some INNS management. This will either involve using spades and loppers to clear Snowberry roots, or, if this proves too difficult, we will be using bow saws and loppers to clear Cotoneaster. 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 be needed, depending…
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 focussing on path and bed maintenance this week. 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, and a warm welcome at each session! Everyone welcome. The closest bus stop is 'St Oswalds RC' which is a 3 minute walk away…
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
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