- 1212.July.MondayNo events
- 1313.July.Tuesday
Lowland Meadow Survey Training (must book)
Grassmoor Country ParkGrassmoor Country Park, Birkin Lane, Chesterfield, S42 5DADCRT are looking for volunteers to help us monitor lowland and floodplain meadows. Join our training to learn to identify and survey wildflowers in these important riverside habitats.
This will be an informal outdoor session learning how to identify indicator species of meadow wildflowers and recording data using quadrats.
To book a place please go to our eventbrite page click here
Ickles Lock Volunteer Day
Brinsworth St, Rotherham S60 1AB, UKJoin the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we litter pick the tow path along the canal near Ickles Lock.
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.
- 1414.July.Wednesday
CANCELLED Wildlife Wednesdays - Moss Valley
DUE TO STAFF SHORTAGES WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS EVENT. WE EXPECT THINGS WILL BE BACK TO NORMAL FOR NEXT WEEK. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.
Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day removing the invasive weed Himalayan Balsam from the Moss Brook Catchment. 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: Please note, the location may change each week so you need to email [email protected] for details each week of where we are meeting.
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 – really reccomended for the nettles!!) and sturdy shoes. Also bring your own pair of wellies if you have them. We will have a range of sizes to borrow but can’t guarantee a pair for everyone.
Tasks include: Himalayan Balsam pulling
Timings: 10am – 3pm (break 11.30am and 1pm for lunch)
Contact us: via email at [email protected]
We will be following all the COVID 19 Guidelines at the time of the event.
- 1515.July.Thursday
CANCELLED Barlow Brook Volunteer Day
Barlow Brook (MSK)Cannot determine address at this location.DUE TO STAFF SHORTAGES WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS EVENT. WE EXPECT THINGS WILL BE BACK TO NORMAL FOR NEXT WEEK. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.
Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the Barlow 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: Please meet outside MSK, Sheepbridge Lane, Chesterfield S41 9RX. Alternatively see map or follow link – https://goo.gl/maps/y1DDo9ft8V7L1n5S8
We have been allowed to park in the parking spaces near MSK but try to park where there’s plenty of spaces.
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.
- 1616.July.Friday
Sew a Square
Monkey Park134 Chester St, Chesterfield S40 1DL, UKThe ‘Sew a Square’ event is being organized by Chesterfield Museum. They are creating a community tapestry made up of fabric squares decorated by the local community. The event is designed to help the community reflect on coronavirus and what helped them during the lockdowns.DCRT is hosting our own riverside ‘Sew a Square’ event at Monkey Park, where you can come and make your own squares for the museum tapestry. It will be a fun session where we can get crafting, have a cup of tea, and talk to each other about what has helped us through the pandemic.
The day will be split into a morning (10:00 – 12:00) and an afternoon (13:00 – 15:00) session. Each session is limited to 15 people. To book onto the morning or afternoon session please go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sew-a-square-monkey-park-tickets-160795197765
Everyone is welcome. The event is free and all crafting materials will be supplied.
- 1717.July.SaturdayNo events
- 1818.July.SundayNo events
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
10/11/2016
