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May 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 »Tree Maintenance at the Old Railway Line, Great Harwood
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session involving tree maintenance tasks to help our newly planted trees at the Old Railway Line in Great Harwood. We will be checking on all the trees, removing any vegetation such as grass, rushes and brambles that might outcompete the trees, and replacing any broken shelters and stakes. We will be meeting on Railway Terrace, Great Harwood, BB6 7EF. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. No experience is necessary – just bring your…
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 »Huncoat East – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, this week we will be at Huncoat East 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 »Ash Tree Survey at Brookside
Join our Brookside Restoration Coordinator Alice for a day of practical conservation work on the brand new Brookside Site! Unfortunately many of the Ash trees at Brookside are infected with the deadly ash dieback fungus (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus). Research lead by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew suggests that up to 85% of UK ash trees will die from the disease. (You can read more about this research HERE), and little can be done to save the trees once infected. However, it…
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, repotting plants, and bed maintenance. 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 find out more and get involved.
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 a Woodland Condition Assessment as part of the project. 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.…
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 – 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 »Brookside Spring Maintenance Day
Join our Brookside Restoration Coordinator Alice for a day of practical maintenance work on the brand new Brookside Site! Spring has sprung 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 »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 garden paths, pus a new nature- inspired craft each session! 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 »June 2024
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, repotting plants, and bed maintenance. 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 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…
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Accrington EcoFest 2024
Hyndburn's biggest celebration of all things green and environmentally friendly! EcoFest 2024 is a free event that will take place on Saturday 8th June 2024, 10am-3pm on Broadway in Accrington Town Centre! It is an extra special year as PROSPECTS is also celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Come along for a stage with live music, street performers, eco-friendly food & drink, activities, and more! For more info, contact info@prospectsfoundation.org.uk
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 »Great UK WaterBlitz – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, this week we will be conducting a citizen science event! We will be assisting in the Great UK WaterBlitz event, a national scheme aimed at identifying the water quality of the UK waterways! Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy wellies, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be around brambles and nettles. Waterproofs may be needed, depending on the weather. Please remember to bring…
Find out more »Whittling session
Learn safe knife skills and whittle your own tent peg, mushroom or spoon. The focus will be on connecting to nature and crafting as a way of benefitting our wellbeing. 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 »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, and bed maintenance. 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 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 at Whinney Hill 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,…
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