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August 2023
Bees & Butterflies & Moths, Oh my! at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us for a guided walk through Peel Park and the Coppice LNR to search for pollinators like bees, butterflies and moths in the May/June half-term. Pollinators are incredibly important for our ecosystems and we would not have Peel Park and the Coppice without them. This walk will hope to improve your understanding and appreciation of these mini-heroes. Perfect for families, children must be accompanied by an adult. Date: Thursday 10th July, 1pm - 3pm Location: Peel Park and the Coppice…
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* 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, Accrington
Find out more »Moth Morning (August) at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us for a monthly moth morning at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR with an extra session on the 15th August, 9am - 11am. We will be opening a moth trap in the morning to see what has been collected in it overnight! To book a place email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway, Accrington.
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 much needed access improvements 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 along Broadfield, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3SF United Kingdom. There is on-street parking available. Staff will be in orange…
Find out more »Weekly Butterfly Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Tuesday until the end of September for our weekly butterfly monitoring surveys as part of the UKBMS - one of the longest running insect monitoring schemes in the world! The guided walk will be led by our Project Officer, Robert Gabryszak and will involve a gentle stroll around Peel Park and the Coppice LNR recording all of the butterfly species that we see. Don't worry if you have no knowledge on UK butterfly's - we have guides…
Find out more »Crafting Club 2023 – Moths
Join us for the return of Crafting Club for the summer holidays! During the two sessions this August, we will be learning about moths and butterflies, creating free moth decorations and crafting a butterfly house! Perfect for kids 5 and up (children must be accompanied by an adult.) Booking required - contact Robert: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk to find out more or book a place. Session 1 (Moths): Thursday 17th August, 11am - 3pm Session 2 (Butterflies): Thursday 24th August, 11am - 3pm…
Find out more »Moth Night (August) at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us for a monthly moth night at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR with our fifth session on 18th August 2023! We will be setting up a moth light trap and looking for moths with torches! Come to the morning session at 9am the next day to see what has been collected. To book a place email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway, Accrington.
Find out more »Moth Morning (August) at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us for a monthly moth morning at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR with our fifth session on 19th August 2023! We will be opening a moth trap in the morning to see what has been collected in it overnight! To book a place email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway, Accrington.
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* 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, Accrington
Find out more »Cordage Making with Gareth Muir
Join us for an afternoon of traditional learning with practical uses! Former Project Officer at PROSPECTS, Gareth Muir, will be returning for a 1 day session and taking us around Huncoat East Woodland to learn about the traditional uses of various tree species and how to make cordage from foraged material. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking required - contact Brandon at brandon.cherry@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or 07733 840842. Date: Monday 21st August, 10am - 2pm Location: Huncoat East Woodland
Find out more »Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join the Hyndburn’s Woodlands Volunteers for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be at Whinney Hill making some much needed access improvements. 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 Livingstone Road, BB5 5BS (next to the Livingstone Road allotments). There is parking available…
Find out more »Weekly Butterfly Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Tuesday until the end of September for our weekly butterfly monitoring surveys as part of the UKBMS - one of the longest running insect monitoring schemes in the world! The guided walk will be led by our Project Officer, Robert Gabryszak and will involve a gentle stroll around Peel Park and the Coppice LNR recording all of the butterfly species that we see. Don't worry if you have no knowledge on UK butterfly's - we have guides…
Find out more »Crafting Club 2023 – Butterflies
Join us for the return of Crafting Club for the summer holidays! During the two sessions this August, we will be learning about moths and butterflies, creating free moth decorations and crafting a butterfly house! Perfect for kids 5 and up (children must be accompanied by an adult.) Booking required - contact Robert: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk to find out more or book a place. Session 1 (Moths): Thursday 17th August, 11am - 3pm Session 2 (Butterflies): Thursday 24th August, 11am - 3pm…
Find out more »Jubilee Woodland – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join the Hyndburn’s Woodlands Volunteers for weekly practical conservation sessions. This week, we will be at Jubilee Woodland making some access improvements and managing the wildflower meadow. 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 by the entrance on Hollins Lane (by the school) in Accrington, BB5 2QY. There is…
Find out more »Weekly Butterfly Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us every Tuesday until the end of September for our weekly butterfly monitoring surveys as part of the UKBMS - one of the longest running insect monitoring schemes in the world! The guided walk will be led by our Project Officer, Robert Gabryszak and will involve a gentle stroll around Peel Park and the Coppice LNR recording all of the butterfly species that we see. Don't worry if you have no knowledge on UK butterfly's - we have guides…
Find out more »September 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* 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, Accrington
Find out more »Free Scything Workshop
Join The PROSPECTS Foundation and professional scythe instructor Steve Tomlin for a free training day on the use of scythes! Steve will be teaching us how to set up a scythe according to each persons own metrics, how to sharpen (or, hone) the blade, and finally how to operate a scythe. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. To find out more or book your place, please contact Brandon at brandon.cherry@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or 07733 840842
Find out more »Miller Fold Allotment Cleanup
Our allotment at Miller Fold is in dire need of a tidy to prepare it for planting next year. Let us know if you're able to help, many hands make light work! Plenty of refreshments and biscuits are to be provided! Dates: Tuesday 5th September Time: 10am - 3pm Location: Miller fold allotments, Accrington. Nearest postcode BB5 0NT Contact Helen to book or find out more info, email helen.earnshaw@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or call the office at 01254 230348.
Find out more »Weekly Butterfly Survey at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
This week's session is on Friday 8th September. Join us every Tuesday until the end of September for our weekly butterfly monitoring surveys as part of the UKBMS - one of the longest running insect monitoring schemes in the world! The guided walk will be led by our Project Officer, Robert Gabryszak and will involve a gentle stroll around Peel Park and the Coppice LNR recording all of the butterfly species that we see. Don't worry if you have no…
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* 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, Accrington
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