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October 2023
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 »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 »Not-so-creepy Crawly Walk at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us in the October half term holidays as we hunt for various bugs at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR! We'll be searching around the Coppice for all sorts of critters, larvae, and cocoons in the leaf litter. There will be some Halloween treats for any adventurous explorers who come to help. Perfect for families, children must be accompanied by an adult. Date: Tuesday 24th October, 10am - 12pm Location: Peel Park and the Coppice LNR car park (next…
Find out more »Rushton House Farm – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join the Hyndburn’s Woodlands Volunteers for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be at Rushton House Farm making some repairs to the dead hedge that was created last year. Tasks include felling small, surrounding trees, processing timber and repairing the dead hedge. 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…
Find out more »Fungi Walk at Whinney Hill Woods
Join us in the October half term holidays as we take a gentle stroll through Whinney Hill Woodland hunting for fungi! Roger Cunliffe, a local fungi enthusiast, will be teaching us about the various species of fungi in the woodland! Perfect for families, children must be accompanied by an adult. Date: Wednesday 25th October, 10am - 12pm Location: We will be meeting at the end of Livingstone Road, BB5 5BS (next to the Livingstone Road allotments). There is parking available…
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 »Bat Walk and Costume Contest at Woodnook Vale LNR
Join us in the October half term holidays for a spooktacular Halloween bat walk! We will be taking a gentle walk through Woodnook Vale LNR in search of bats using bat detectors! Fancy dress is encouraged and there will be prizes for the best dressed! Perfect for families, children must be accompanied by an adult. Date: Friday 27th October, 5pm - 7.30pm Location: We will be meeting on Hollins Lane (by the school) in Accrington, BB5 2QY (opposite the Alma…
Find out more »Whinney Hill Helpers
Join us for a new project 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 28th October, 10am - 1pm Location: We will be meeting at the Thorneyholme Road entrance…
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 »Huncoat West – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join the Hyndburn’s Woodlands Volunteers for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be back at Huncoat West woodland continuing with the establishment of the 'wildflower ride'. Tasks include cutting back encroaching vegetation and small tree felling. 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 layby on…
Find out more »November 2023
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 (no session Thursday 9th.) 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…
Find out more »Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join the Hyndburn’s Woodlands Volunteers for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be back at Whinney Hill woodland carrying out a litter pick and removing fly-tipping that has built up in 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. We will be meeting at the end of Thorneyholme Road, Accrington,…
Find out more »Woody Volunteering Day
Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Fridays, 10am - 5pm Join Woody for a day of volunteer woodland management. Activities range from tree felling, planting, dead hedging, balsam bashing and much more! Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more 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 and Thursday from 10am - 1pm (no session Thursday 9th.) 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…
Find out more »Woodnook Vale – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join the Hyndburn’s Woodlands Volunteers for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be at Woodnook Vale carrying out some safety felling on small trees near the path. Felled trees will be processed and stacked into habitat piles. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy steel-toe capped 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…
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 7PR. Staff will be in orange high-vis. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Brandon…
Find out more »Woody Volunteering Day
Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Fridays, 10am - 5pm Join Woody for a day of volunteer woodland management. Activities range from tree felling, planting, dead hedging, balsam bashing and much more! Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more contact info@prospectsfoundation.org.uk
Find out more »Seed Collection Walk – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for a walk around Peel Park and the Coppice LNR! We will be collecting seeds from various plants to be prepared for future conservation activities on the site. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Date: Saturday 18th November Time: 10am - 1pm (stay as long as you like) Location: Meet in the Peel Park and the Coppice LNR car park (next to the bowling green) at the end of Peel Park Avenue Contact Robert: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk to find…
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 (no session Thursday 9th.) 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…
Find out more »Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join the Hyndburn’s Woodlands Volunteers for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be back at Whinney Hill woodland creating habitat piles from material left from recent felling works. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy steel-toe capped 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 (near the…
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