- 2828.June.MondayNo events
- 2929.June.Tuesday
Meadow Way Balsam Bash
15 Meadow Way, Swinton, Mexborough S64 8BE, UK15 Meadow Way, Swinton, Mexborough S64 8BE, UKJoin the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we tackle the invasive species Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the River Don at Meadow Way.
On the day we will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 1pm. We will complete a risk assessment on the day to ensure the safety of all volunteers. We will be stopping half way through for a tea break. On the day you will need to bring appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. We can provide wellingtons and waders however we won’t be able to provide footwear for every volunteer.
If you are not yet signed up as a volunteer please email [email protected] to become a volunteer. We will be following all Government guidelines in relation to COVID 19 at the time of the event.
- 3030.June.Wednesday
Wildlife Wednesday Moss Valley
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we tackle the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam along the banks of the Moss Brook.
On the day we will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 3pm. We will complete a risk assessment on the day to ensure the safety of all volunteers. We will be stopping half way through for a tea break. On the day you will need to bring appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. We can provide wellingtons and waders however we won’t be able to provide footwear for every volunteer.
If you are not yet signed up as a volunteer please email [email protected] to become a volunteer. We will be following all the Government guidelines for COVID 19 at the time of the event.
Please note, the location changes each week so you need to email [email protected] for details each week of where we are meeting.
Stay Current Riverside Walk
Loundsey Green49 Pennine Way, Chesterfield S40 4NG, UKA riverside walk all about ‘slowing the flow’, following the Holme Brook from Loundsley Green, through Holme Brook Valley park and up to Linacre reservoirs.
Natural flood management is an effective and nature-friendly way of catching and storing high rainfall and floodwater. On this afternoon stroll up the Holme Brook, Don Catchment Rivers Trust will be explaining how simple, relatively small-scale measures, such as tree-planting and pond-creation, can add up to create real benefits, helping to reduce flooding, protect people and improve our natural environment.
Walk grading – A 6-mile circular walk This is a moderate walk (walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness).
More info & to book: https://www.visitchesterfield.info/whats-on/stay-current-riverside-walk-p1171351
- 0101.July.Thursday
Redleadmill Brook Volunteer Day
Redleadmill BrookCannot determine address at this location.Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the Redleadmill Brook. All abilities welcome!
If you would like to join our events and are new to the Trust, please email [email protected] to get signed up!
Location: Adlington Ave (near junction with Halcyon Approach, Wingerworth, Chesterfield S42 6NL. Alternatively see map or follow link – https://goo.gl/maps/vTiiSHYSxPfhrybL7
What to bring: We will provide all necessary equipment and refreshments. All you need to wear is appropriate outdoor clothing (waterproof, long sleeves and trousers) and sturdy shoes.
Tasks include: Litter picking, channel debris/litter removal
Timings: 10am – 1pm (break 11.30am)
Contact us: via email at [email protected]
We will be following all Government guidelines relating to COVID 19 at the time of the event.
- 0202.July.Friday
Industrial Nature Riverside Walk
On this walk we explore Grassmoor Country park and the nearby Avenue Washlands, two historically industrial areas that have been reclaimed for nature and people.
Find out how restoring floodplains can increase flood storage and help to ’slow the flow’ of our rivers. Admire the wildlife that has returned and flourished in these once heavily industrialised areas.
Walk grading – 6 mile walk, leisurely (walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience).
For more info: https://www.visitchesterfield.info/whats-on/industrial-nature-p1171471
- 0303.July.SaturdayNo events
- 0404.July.SundayNo events
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
10/11/2016
