Participants: If you are interested in any of the courses detailed below please contact ONLY the person, centre, telephone number or email address.

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Short Training Courses

(10 day consecutive maximum)
Many of the providers have further details on the Centres and Providers pages.

Practical Work Days

Spend 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.

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.

Details believed correct but given without prejudice.   Ends.