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Submit details of your work days for inclusion on this page. Short Training Courses
(10
day consecutive maximum) Practical Work DaysSpend a day or more helping to manage an area, conserve a species, improve habitats and learns the necessary skills 'on the job'. Also have a look at the Volunteer Opportunities page.
February 2012 04/02/2012 Volunteer Pond Management Day 1 day Palacerigg Country Park, nr Cumbernauld, Froglife. Contact:0141 339 0737, iain.maclean@froglife.org, http://www.froglife.org/scotland/ Pond digging in Hackamoe meadow. 10-3pm. Tasks are sometimes very muddy, very wet and possibly cold so dress warmly with waterproof jackets, trousers and footwear. Tea and unlimited biscuits provided, but bring some lunch!
March 2012 03/03/2012 Volunteer Pond Management Day 1 day Windlaw Marsh nr Cathkin Braes Country Park, Glasgow, Froglife. Contact:0141 339 0737, iain.maclean@froglife.org, http://www.froglife.org/scotland/ Surveying for Frog Spawn. 10-3pm. Tasks are sometimes very muddy, very wet and possibly cold so dress warmly with waterproof jackets, trousers and footwear. Tea and unlimited biscuits provided, but bring some lunch! 05/03/2012 Work in the Woods 3 days Flimwell, East Sussex, Small Woods Association. Contact: 01952 435852, reception@greenwoodcentre.org.uk, www.smallwoods.org.uk 3 day taster event. Learn from local tutors about Coppicing, Chestnut fencing, Horse logging and Woodland Management. The perfect opportunity to see if a career in woodland management and green wood crafts is for you. An additional opportunity to apply for an apprenticeship after the event. 25/03/2012 Tytherington Community Clean-up 1 day Tytherington Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service. Contact: 01625 383777 rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers Join local businesses and organised groups to target litter grot-spots. Refreshments and small prizes for all volunteers! Joint event with Make Macclesfield Magnificent, Astra Zeneca and Tytherington High School. All ages are welcome, so please recruit your family and friends! Refreshments, safety instructions and equipment provided. 1.00pm to 3.00pm
April 2012 21/04/2012 Carrs Clean-up 1 day Wilmslow, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service. Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers Join the Friends of the Carrs and the Rangers for a thorough clean-up of the park. Tools, work gloves and tuition will be provided. 2.00pm to 4.00pm Please wear suitable boots/clothing.
May 2012 20/05/2012 Carrs Balsam Bash 1 day Wilmslow, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service. Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers A chance to lend a hand at the Carrs in Wilmslow. Come and help the Friends of the Carrs to remove the fast growing, explosive, invasive weed, Himalayan balsam, from the banks of the River Bollin. All tools provided but please remember your wellies! 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Every Friday Coppicing Volunteering 1 day Much Wenlock, Shropshire, Small Woods. Contact: 01952 432769, harrietwood@smallwoods.org.uk, Coppicing hazel with hand tools on Wenlock Edge. Every Friday 10am—4pm From 18th November—9th December 2011 Then 13th January—10th February 2012. No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Please contact for more information.
Every Sunday Working Party 1 day Knollworth Allotments, Tolworth, Kingston Orchard Project. Contact: 07940 405578, kingstonorchard@gmail.com, www.kingstonorchard.org.uk Every Sunday throughout the year. Winter clearing & planting will finish by the end of March. Please wear sensible shoes & weatherproof clothing.
To be Arranged Butterfly Conservation Work party 1 days. East Kent, Butterfly Conservation. Contact: 01303 815171- 07918 767634, www.dengewoods.org
Various Occombe Community Garden Volunteer Days 1 day Paignton, Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust. Contact: 01803 606035, www.countryside-trust.org.uk 4th Saturday of each month – & every Thursday. Join in fun gardening activities in our new Community Garden at Occombe Farm. We plan to create a ‘War-Time’ style allotment, a forest garden & lots more. Bring waterproofs, wellies, gardening gloves & a packed lunch. Hot drinks & biscuits provided. 9.30am – 4pm Free; Booking essential 'Seashore Scavengers' beach care group
Third Sunday of each month Studland, nr Swanage.
Contact: 01929 450580,
kevin.rideout@nationaltrust.org.uk,
www.nationaltrust.org.uk If you’d like a relaxing stroll on a Sunday morning, why not join
Kevin with the ‘Seashore Scavengers’ beach care group at Studland beach?
You’ll help keep this wonderful landscape safe and free from litter
while learning about this remarkable environment in the fresh sea air.
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