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January 2024
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! Perfect for families, children must be accompanied by an adult. Date: Saturday 27th January, 10am - 1pm Location: We will be meeting at the Thorneyholme Road entrance in Accrington, BB5…
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 and 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 »Martholme Greenway – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, this week we will be at Martholme Greenway carrying out some maintenance tasks to assist the Friends of Martholme Greenway with the work they are doing. 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,…
Find out more »Miller Fold Allotment session
Join us for some sustainable food growing on our community garden. Every Tuesday 10am to 1pm. Activities will include filling bug hotel and sowing some more early crops in the polytunnel. Please wear warm, 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 »Tree Planting at Woodnook Vale LNR
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Woodnook Vale LNR in Accrington. We will be meeting at the Royds Street entrance to Woodnook Vale LNR (next to a carved bench), Accrington, BB5 2LW. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothes you don't mind getting messy! To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Helen at helen.earnshaw@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348, or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway,…
Find out more »Memorial Park – Rhododendron Bashing
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, every Wednesday at Memorial Park in Great Harwood. 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, BB6 7PU. Staff will be in orange high-vis. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Brandon…
Find out more »February 2024
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 and 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 creating habitat piles from recent felling works, as well as felling some small trees to thin out the woodland and make the pathways safer. Please note PROSPECTS staff will be onsite with us carrying out some felling works inside the woodland. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may…
Find out more »Miller Fold Allotment session
Join us for some sustainable food growing on our community garden. Every Tuesday 10am to 1pm. Activities will include spring green and broad bean sowing in polytunnel, and we will also make some fat ball bird feeders! Please wear warm, 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 »Memorial Park – Woodland Management 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 fell small trees, carry out thinning works to open up the canopy and allow more light into the ground layer, as well as creating habitat from the brash. 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.…
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 and 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 »Eco Refill shop – 54 Broadway
PROSPECTS is now selling a selection of refills! Bring a container, grab a refill and start/restart your refill journey. We currently stock laundry liquid, fabric conditioner and washing up liquid to refill, but are looking to expand our range if it proves popular. We've just restocked our laundry liquid and have now got new hand and body wash! Pop to the PROSPECTS office at 54 Broadway, Accrington and ring the bell. We're usually upstairs so don't be put off if…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Bullough Park
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Bullough Park 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 Helen at helen.earnshaw@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting hedgerow trees at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve in Accrington. This week we'll be teaming up with the Peel Park Pollinators Project, carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators! 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…
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 and 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 »February Half-term Activities
Looking for something for the kids to do during the February half term? PROSPECTS has a plethora of events and activities for all ages. Monday 12th Feb (10am-1pm) - Hedgerow/Tree-planting @Peel Park & the Coppice LNR, Accrington (Contact helen.earnshaw@prospectsfoundation.org.uk) Tuesday 13th Feb (11am-2pm) - Pancake Day Crafting Club @Woodnook Community Garden, Accrington (Contact robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk) Tuesday 13th Feb (10am-1pm) - Tree-planting @Royds Street (Woodnook Vale LNR), Accrington (Contact helen.earnshaw@prospectsfoundation.org.uk) Wednesday 14th Feb (9:30am-12pm) - Bird ID Walk with Dave Bickerton @Memorial…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Woodnook Vale LNR
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Woodnook Vale LNR in Accrington. We will be meeting at the Royds Street entrance to Woodnook Vale LNR (next to a carved bench), Accrington, BB5 2LW. 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…
Find out more »Memorial Park – Winter Bird ID walk
Join David Bickerton, of the Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society, and The PROSPECTS Foundation, for a winter bird ID walk! Dave will be taking us for a stroll through Round Wood (inside Memorial Park) to learn all about the birds that call our frosty woodlands home! Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be walking around brambles and nettles. Waterproofs may be needed, depending on the weather. This is a family-friendly event. Under 18's…
Find out more »Eco Refill shop & crafting activity! – 54 Broadway
Come to the PROSPECTS shop during the half term to replenish your refills, have a hot drink, and take part in a crafting activity! Bring a container, grab a refill and start/restart your refill journey. We currently stock laundry liquid, fabric conditioner and washing up liquid to refill, but are looking to expand our range if it proves popular. We've just restocked our laundry liquid and have now got new hand and body wash! Pop to the PROSPECTS office at…
Find out more »Litter Pick Walk – Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for a special Saturday conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve. Here is a map of the route we will be taking. We will be meeting at the Arden Hall entrance for 10am and will be doing a 2km walk around the site, we will stop for a break at the Peel Park Monument, and then finish at the Peel Park Car Park where the litter will get picked up. The paths are…
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