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June 2024
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 »Memorial Park – Tool Sharpening & Maintenance
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, every Wednesday at Memorial Park in Great Harwood. This week, we will be learning how to properly sharpen and maintain tools to promote longevity and efficient use. 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 on Church Lane, Great Harwood,…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday & Thursday* from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Pollinator Networks 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,…
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 carrying out a second Woodland Condition Assessment to assess the qualities of the woodland. 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…
Find out more »Wellbeing walk – Great Harwood
A gentle evening stroll with stops along the way for some simple nature connection activities. Join us for this outdoor evening session, led by Outdoor Learning Officer, Sonja. The focus will be on connecting to nature a as a way of benefitting our wellbeing. Meeting place: Memorial Park, Church Street, Great Harwood Open to adults and over 15s. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs please. For more information, and to book a place, please email sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk
Find out more »Woodnook Community Garden session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, and nature crafts socialise and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment. Activities include weeding beds, planting out seedlings and maintaining the garden. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. Refreshments will be provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to get involved or to find out more.
Find out more »Guided Family Walk at Brookside, Oswaldtwistle
Join our Brookside Restoration Coordinator Alice for a guided walk around the brand new Brookside Site! We will be taking a scenic stroll around the forests, meadows, and lodges around the site, enjoying the beautiful views and admiring the many species of trees and plants. The route will take around 1.5 hours and will keep mostly on paths, but some areas may be boggy or overgrown. Unfortunately, the route is not suitable for pushchairs or those who use mobility aids.…
Find out more »Moth Morning & Celebration (June 2024) at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us on Saturday 15th June for a special Moth Morning as we celebrate over a year of Moth recording at Pleck Meadow. Drop-in anytime from 9am - 12pm for a chance to look at the diverse array of moths we have, improve your moth ID, and indulge in a brew & biscuit! Suitable for families, adult supervision is required for under 18s. Well-behaved dogs considered, please contact Robert for more details. Moth Morning: Saturday 15th June Time: 9am - 12…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday & Thursday* from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Pollinator Networks 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,…
Find out more »Rushton House Farm – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, this week we will be at Rushton House woodland carrying out a Woodland Condition Assessment to assess the qualities of the woodland. 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,…
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 »Memorial Park – Scything Training
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, every Wednesday at Memorial Park in Great Harwood. This week, we will be learning how to use scythes to carry out 'conservation cuts' on grasslands. This will involve learning how to set up a scythe to your own specifications, sharpen or hone the blade, and the correct way to use a scythe. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday & Thursday* from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Pollinator Networks 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,…
Find out more »Brookside Summer Maintenance Day
Join our Brookside Restoration Coordinator Alice for a day of practical maintenance work on the brand new Brookside Site! Summer is here and Brookside is flush with new leaves, flowers, and wildlife. Unfortunately, the arrival of warmer weather means that the invasive non-native Himalayan Balsam is rapidly growing and spreading, and will soon be forming seed pods ready to take over more of the site. With your help, we can "bash" the Balsam into submission, and allow native species to…
Find out more »Riverfly Survey and Twig Boat Racing – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, this week we will be carrying out a Riverfly Survey at Woodnook Vale! This involves kick sampling in the river (Using wellies to kick up debris and funnel invertebrates into a tray which can then be identified. Secondary activities includes using locally foraged materials to create 'twig boats' which we will be racing down the river! Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy wellies, long sleeves and…
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 a Woodland Condition Assessment to assess the qualities of the woodland. 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,…
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 »Memorial Park – Wooden Mallet Making
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, every Wednesday at Memorial Park in Great Harwood. This week, we will be learning how to create our very own wooden mallets from wood harvested from woodlands, these tools can be utilised for a variety of purposes including creating dead-hedges. 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,…
Find out more »Woodnook Community Garden session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, and nature crafts socialise and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment. Activities include weeding beds, planting out seedlings and maintaining the garden. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. Refreshments will be provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to get involved or to find out more.
Find out more »Whinney Hill Helpers
Join us for on the last Saturday of every month, our Woodlands Officer, Brandon Cherry will be running volunteer sessions with the aim of connecting locals to an amazing woodland right on their doorstep! Tasks may include tree thinning, making access improvements, removing invasive species, litter picking and much more! This month, we will be focusing on removing the Himalayan Balsam present on site in the form of a 'Balsam Bash'. This vital work helps keep our woodlands free from…
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