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October 2024
Woodnook Community Garden Apple Crafting Club
Join us for an apple themed crafting club! We will be celebrating our lovely orchard at Woodnook Community Garden. Expect apple crafts, apple juicing and some tasty apple related recipes cooked on the fire. This is a family-friendly event. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult . No dogs please. Booking is required as spaces are limited. Contact Sonja: sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk for more info and to book.
Find out more »Autumn Foraging Walk with Medical Herbalist Danielle Kay
Join Medical Herbalist, Danielle Kay, for an Autumn Foraging Walk followed by recipe demonstrations. Learn about the healing properties of local plants, shrubs and trees! We will be meeting at Oak Hill park (next the playground) and taking a walk into Woodnook Vale. This will be around 1.5 miles at a leisurely pace, but on some uneven ground. We will then finish back at Oak Hill for the demonstrations and samples! Under 18s welcome with an adult. This will be…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for the last month of the Peel Park Pollinators project! There will be weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. Come along to learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife! To book a place 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 Nursery Development session @Miller Fold Allotment
Join the PROSPECTS team for two sessions in October as we develop our exciting new Tree Nursery! Currently, the allotment is difficult to access so we will be concentrating on making the site safer to walk around by scraping the paths, cutting back overgrown vegetation and doing general maintenance. Due to the reduced accessibility, the session is not suitable for everyone. Please contact us for more details. Tuesday 15th October - 10am-3pm - Cutting grass and managing flower beds. (Robert)…
Find out more »Jubilee – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be at Jubilee woodland carrying out some meadow maintenance. Tasks include using scythes to clear the meadow and using rakes to clear away the arisings. Please note other PROSPECTS staff will be at this event utilising the brushcutter. 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! Activities will include weeding, planting and bed maintenance. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. No experience needed. Snacks and brews will be provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to find out more and get involved.
Find out more »HALLOWEEN Bat Walk at Brookside
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice and Roger "The Batman" Cunliffe for a Sooktactular Bat Walk at Brookside this Halloween! Bring your very best costumes to be in with a chance of winning a prize! Come and learn all about these magical little creatures, and hopefully see them in action at Brookside. We will be using special bat detectors, which convert bat calls to a frequency that humans can hear, and you'll be amazed how many we find flying around…
Find out more »November 2024
Jubilee – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be back at Jubilee woodland continuing with the maintenance of the wildflower meadow. Tasks include a small amount of scything, followed by the raking off of any grass/cut material. After the meadow is cleared from vegetation we will be sowing Yellow rattle seeds. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be working around…
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! Activities will include weeding, planting and bed maintenance. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. No experience needed. Snacks and brews will be provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to find out more and get involved.
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 maintenance of the steps. Tasks include using hand tools to clear encroaching and overhanging 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. Please remember to bring spare water this activity…
Find out more »Huncoat East – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be back at Huncoat East continuing with the pathway maintenance. Tasks include using spades and other tools to clear encroaching vegetation from the paths. 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. Please remember to bring spare water this activity…
Find out more »Community Tree Nursery session
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session at our new 'Tree Nursery' Allotment at Miller Fold! This week, we will be stratifying seeds (rowan, guelder rose & spindle) ready for the winter. We'll also be building 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 park is full). Google maps link HERE. PLEASE NOTE: Site Accessibility -…
Find out more »Abbott Clough – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be at Abbott Clough woodland carrying out some maintenance work. Tasks include cutting back the hedgerow running along the main road and clearing back the vegetation at the entrance. 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…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Bullough Park’s Old Bowling Green
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting 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 attendance, please contact…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Bullough Park’s Old Bowling Green
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting 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 attendance, please contact…
Find out more »Festive Crafts
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer, Brandon Cherry and Gareth Muir, of Crag Moor Bushcraft, for a festive treat on Saturday 16th November! Gareth will be teaching us how to create our very own 'Elf whistles and Santa wands' from naturally foraged material! Festive refreshments and snacks will be served, the activity will take place inside the Accrington Cricket Club pavilion, Thorneyholme Road, BB5 5FW. Session runs from 10am - 1pm. Booking is required for this event. This is a family-friendly event.…
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 »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 site litter pick. 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 Thorneyholme Road, BB5 5FW (Just next to the play area). Staff will…
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! Activities will include weeding, planting and bed maintenance. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. No experience needed. Snacks and brews will be provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to find out more and get involved.
Find out more »Community Tree Nursery – Landscaping the Entrance with Alice
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for two sessions at the new Community Tree Nursery near Miller Fold. On Tuesday the 19th and Wednesday the 20th of October we will be landscaping the entrance to the site and carrying out general maintenance tasks. We will meet at the bottom of Miller Fold Avenue (BBS ONY) at midday. Alice will be on site in high viz. If you are driving, please park at the top of the hill, where the road…
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