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September 2024
Green Woodworking Workshop at Brookside
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for a demonstration of pole lathing and the chance to have a go at a number of green woodwork techniques. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! Unlike other Brookside sessions, this event is best accessed from Nook Lane. Once you reach the gate, walk down the footpath until you reach us at the hard standing in the woods. If you have any problems finding us on the day, give Alice a…
Find out more »New Miller Fold Allotment session
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session fixing up our new 'Tree Nursery' Allotment at Miller Fold! We will be concentrating on making the site safer to walk around by scraping the paths, cutting back overgrown vegetation and doing general maintenance. 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 - there is a short…
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 (Woodnook Vale) carrying out some wildflower meadow maintenance in the form of scything. Please note the strimmer may also be in use this day due to the size of the area. 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 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, bed maintenance and bug hotel 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 »Weekly Butterfly & Bee Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Tuesday @1pm (weather permitting) until September 2024. The transects start in Pleck Meadow and go around the whole site, where participants will count and ID every butterfly or bee they see. This data will then be submitted to UKBMS and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust respectively. The surveys are open to all members of the public, whether you are a butterfly novice or an invertebrate expert. The walk around the site will help you stay fit and get…
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 (Woodnook Vale) carrying out the final woodland condition assessment. 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 warm items of clothing e.g., hats, gloves, extra thick socks, spare fleeces/jackets. We will be…
Find out more »Meadow Maintenence at Brookside
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for a weekly meadow restoration session. 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 10am.…
Find out more »Great UK WaterBlitz – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week we will be carrying out the second Great UK WaterBlitz water sampling activity! The first sampling session yielded very positive results with both parameters coming back with very low levels of pollutants. Unfortunately, the rest of the UK didn't fare as well with 75% of samples returned with poor ecological health indicators. We will be carrying out another sample at the same location as the previous activity. Tools,…
Find out more »Baxenden Bat Walk
Join Roger 'The Batman' Cunliffe for a evening of bat detecting through Woodnook Vale LNR! Roger is an enthusiastic and well versed bat-er with a passion of sharing his knowledge with anyone who is interested! Bat detectors will be provided by The PROSPECTS Foundation and Roger, if you have your own please feel free to bring it along! Please remember to bring a torch and suitable walking boots. The meeting location is on Hollins Lane, BB5 2QG (Just opposite the…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Peel Park Pollinators project! Come along and 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 »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. This time, we will be scything the butterfly glade located at the top of the woodland. Tasks include scything the grassy areas, using hand tools to cut back woody vegetation, and litter picking. 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…
Find out more »Miller Fold 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, bed maintenance and bug hotel 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 »Weekly Butterfly & Bee Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Tuesday @1pm (weather permitting) until September 2024. The transects start in Pleck Meadow and go around the whole site, where participants will count and ID every butterfly or bee they see. This data will then be submitted to UKBMS and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust respectively. The surveys are open to all members of the public, whether you are a butterfly novice or an invertebrate expert. The walk around the site will help you stay fit and get…
Find out more »TREE PLANTING at Fern Gore
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting 6 trees alongside Downham Drive (Fern Gore). We will be meeting at Downham Dr, Accrington, BB5 0NR. On-street parking available. 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 Helen at helen.earnshaw@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone…
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 making access improvements at the pond end of Whinney Hill. Tasks include scything the pond area, cutting back vegetation and generally opening up the area. 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…
Find out more »Meadow Maintenence at Brookside
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for a weekly meadow restoration session. 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 10am.…
Find out more »Woodnook Vale Bat Walk
Join Roger 'The Batman' Cunliffe and Hyndburn's Woodlands Officer, Brandon Cherry for a evening of bat detecting through Woodnook Vale! Roger is an enthusiastic and well versed bat-er with a passion of sharing his knowledge with anyone who is interested! Bat detectors will be provided by The PROSPECTS Foundation and Roger, if you have your own please feel free to bring it along! Please remember to bring a torch and suitable walking boots. The meeting location is along Hollins Lane,…
Find out more »Dawn Chorus Walk @Woodnook Vale LNR
Join PROSPECTS for a early morning walk around Woodnook Vale LNR to hear the dawn chorus! The walk will be led by local bird expert, Dave Bickerton. The meeting location is along Hollins Lane, BB5 2QG (Opposite the Alma Inn). Staff will be in orange hi-vis. Please contact Brandon at brandon.cherry@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or 07733 840842 to confirm your attendance. Please do not bring dogs to the event.
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Peel Park Pollinators project! Come along and 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 »October 2024
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 path scraping and maintenance. Tasks include using spades to scrape material off the paths, using loppers and bow saws to cut back encroaching trees, and carrying out a 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…
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