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February 2023
Miller Fold Allotment 6a – Rewilding
Join Gareth and the Rewilding Volunteers for a spot of Wildlife friendly Gardening! Tasks will include; weeding, watering, composting and more... Please wear weather appropriate clothing, robust footwear and bring your own refreshments Contact Gareth gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to get involved or to find out more!
Find out more »Woodnook Vale – Green Team Volunteering
Join our ‘Green Team’ of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be doing some fence maintenance in Hollins Woods by removing the barbed wire fencing that has fallen into disrepair. We will be meeting at the Hollins Lane entrance to Woodnook Vale, next to The Hollins school, Accrington BB5 2QY. Please bring sturdy boots (steel-toe capped if possible) and appropriate clothing/waterproofs. All equipment and PPE will be provided. To find out…
Find out more »Walk Leader Training Workshop
Join Prospects and Lancashire County Council Ranger, Paul Shoreman, for a training session on leading guided walks. Paul will cover: The benefits of organised events Basics of legal access Event planning and preparation Health and safety Problems that may arise There will be a combination of classroom first (at The Woodnook Centre) then out and about to practice. Dress in accordance to the forecast and wear good sturdy footwear. Bring packed lunch. The Woodnook Centre is located at Royds Street,…
Find out more »Rushton House Farm – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Gareth and the Woodland Volunteers for a day of practical environmental conservation! Tasks will include removing non-native trees and thinning Holly on site. Contact Gareth - gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230 348 to find out more and get involved!
Find out more »Woody CIC Volunteering Day
Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Join WOODY for a day of volunteer woodland management. Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more contact Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/ Woody Flyer 2022
Find out more »Special Saturday 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 heathland, grassland and woodland management work throughout the year. 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 »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 heathland, grassland and woodland management work throughout the year. 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 »Crafting Club Half Term Special
Join the team for several whittling projects and a seasonal feed! The team will be whittling several projects including; mushrooms, a skulk of foxes and rabbits The Venue is The Woodnook Centre main hall. Please book as places are limited! Suitable for ages 8+ with a responsible adult. Contact Gareth - gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone the office; 01254 230 348
Find out more »Moss ID and Other Bryophytes ID Training – Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Fall in love with moss this Valentine's Day on a free moss and other bryophytes ID training session led by the PROSPECTS Foundation and Ribble Rivers Trust! We will be meeting at Accrington St Paul's Church Hall for ID training and then head up to Peel Park and the Coppice LNR for some identification in the field. Limited spaces available. To book, contact Robert: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Date: Tuesday 14th February Time: 10am - 3pm Location: Accrington St Paul's Church Hall
Find out more »Spoon Carving
Join Gareth for a day of spoon carving at the PROSPECTS Workshop! An ideal follow on for those who attended ‘Introduction to Green Woodwork’. Using ‘green’ wood and hand tools participants will learn the skills necessary to carve a spoon. BOOKING ESSENTIAL Contact Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk to book your place or to find out more.
Find out more »Huncoat Woodlands – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Gareth and the Woodland Volunteers for a day of practical environmental conservation! Tasks will include a litter pick, making safe hung up trees and removing non-native trees from the site. Contact Gareth - gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230 348 to find out more and get involved!
Find out more »Signs of Spring – Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Join us to explore the signs of spring at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve on Thursday 16th February from 1pm – 2:30pm. Come along, keep fit, experience nature, and meet new people! Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Robert: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk to find out more or book a place. Date: Thursday 16th February Time: 1pm - 2:30pm Location: Peel Park Car Park (next to the bowling green) - Peel Park…
Find out more »Woody CIC Volunteering Day
Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Join WOODY for a day of volunteer woodland management. Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more contact Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/ Woody Flyer 2022
Find out more »Winter Tree ID Walk at Whinney Hill Woodland
Join the Green Spaces team and our Woodlands Officer, Gareth Muir, for a stroll through the woods where we will learn how to identify native trees using winter characteristics such as buds, twigs and bark. We will be meeting at the Livingstone Road entrance in Accrington, BB5 5BS. Staff will be wearing an orange high-vis. To book a place, please email helen.earnshaw@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230 348 or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway, Accrington, BB5 1EW.
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 heathland, grassland and woodland management work throughout the year. 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 »Woodnook Community Garden – Rewilding
Join Gareth and the Rewilding Volunteers for a spot of Wildlife friendly Gardening! Tasks will include; bramble clearance, watering, composting and more... Please wear weather appropriate clothing, robust footwear and bring your own refreshments Contact Gareth gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to get involved or to find out more!
Find out more »Woodnook Vale – Green Team Volunteering
Join our ‘Green Team’ of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be cleaning up signs along the vale as well as creating habitat piles from brash on the site. Habitat piles are an important feature for wildlife that offers shelter and foraging opportunities. We will be meeting at the Hollins Lane entrance to Woodnook Vale, next to The Hollins school, Accrington BB5 2QY. Please bring sturdy boots (steel-toe capped if possible)…
Find out more »Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Gareth and the Woodland Volunteers for a day of practical environmental conservation! Tasks will include thinning, coppicing and removing non-native trees from the site. Contact Gareth - gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230 348 to find out more and get involved!
Find out more »Woody CIC Volunteering Day
Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Join WOODY for a day of volunteer woodland management. Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more contact Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/ Woody Flyer 2022
Find out more »Go Velo Guided Cycle ride from Accrington To Rishton
Join Go Velo for a guided cycle ride from Accrington Rishton along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. With particular focus on Woodlands along the route, this guided cycle ride will set off from PROSPECTS Environment Centre, Accrington BB5 1EW PROSPECTS two electric bikes are available to borrow please email: info@prospectsfoundation.org.uk for more details To book on please follow the Eventbrite link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-cycle-ride-accrington-to-rishton-along-the-leeds-liverpool-canal-tickets-507707576027
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