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Amphibian Update Pleck Meadow 2025

Following the success of last years frogs, toads, and newts at Pleck Meadow’s Wetlands, we are excited again this year to see amphibian activity in the ponds. PROSPECTS and volunteers are working hard to manage the ponds by reducing invasive weeds, preventing the establishment of Himalayan Balsam, removing litter, increasing wildflower species, and preventing overflows […]

Two Brookside Volunteers Sucessfully Pass LANTRA Awards

A round of applause for Brookside volunteers Graeme and Gordon, who both passed their LANTRA Strimmers and Brushcutters assessments last week. Now qualified, they will be able to put their skills to use at Brookside this summer! This work is possible due to funding from the Windfall Fund, the National Lottery Climate Action Fund,  and […]

Over 300 Trees Planted at Knuzden Recreation Ground

Over 300 Trees Planted at Knuzden Recreation Ground A dedicated group of 40 local residents planted over 300 trees on Saturday 8th February 2025 at Knuzden Recreation Ground. The newly planted trees will create a woodland edge alongside the site’s motorway fence, enhancing the site’s aesthetics, reducing waterlogging on the main field, increasing biodiversity in […]

Citizens gather for the first of our Climate Action & Me events!

Concerned citizens from across East Lancashire gathered in Oswaldtwistle last Thursday evening for a workshop all about climate change and how the local community can take action. Councillor Mike Booth, Mayor of Hyndburn, attended the event. The evening began with a talk about the science behind climate change, before moving into several interactive activities, all […]

2024 happenings at Miller Fold Allotment

In the last garden session of the year in December, our volunteers at Miller Fold Allotment pruned our grape vine which had happily sprawled across half the polytunnel during the growing season. Grape vines are best pruned around the winter solstice as their sap starts to rise early in the spring and thinning them out […]

Tuesday 28th January – Woodnook Vale LNR

On Tuesday 28th January The Hyndburn’s Woodlands Volunteers were at Woodnook Vale LNR for a different kind of session! This week, we were joined by Imogen, from Imogen Storey Gardens, who kindly offered her expertise on live Willow structures! Imogen showed myself and volunteers how to correctly weave live Willow into a desired shape so […]

Climate Action & Me – A Community Workshop

Concerned about climate change? Join the PROSPECTS Foundation for a free, interactive workshop all about climate action. We will be busting common climate change myths, giving out top tips for having climate conversations, and discussing the very best ways that we can ALL take action. Get your free tickets here: TICKETS

2024 Volunteer Christmas Celebration!

On Tuesday 17th December, PROSPECTS held a volunteer celebration at Accrington Cricket Club. Any volunteers who helped out in 2024 were welcome to attend. We celebrated with sausage rolls, chocolate, and mince pies! (All with vegan options available) Our Outdoor Learning Officer Sonja worked hard to construct a PROSPECTS quiz for everyone to take part […]

Tuesday 17th December 2024 – Whinney Hill

On Tuesday 17th December the Hyndburn’s Woodlands Volunteers were back at Whinney Hill woodland! This week, we found a new ‘treasure trove’ of fly-tipping that was previously unknown to us. Throughout the session, we removed bags of old clothes, building waste, settee cushions, fencing mesh, and plenty of garden waste Overall, we removed well over […]

Tuesday 10th December 2024 – Tree Nursery Allotment

On Tuesday 10th December the Hyndburn’s Woodlands Volunteers lent their hand to the TreeACTION Project’s newest site, the tree nursery allotment! This site, once it is up and running, will be used to grow native provenance species which can be used around the district of Hyndburn for tree planting sessions! Trees with native provenance means […]

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