- 1919.July.Monday
River Rother Balsam Bash NFM
David Clayton's Farm NFMAve Farm, ChesterfieldJoin the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we Tackle the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam along the banks of the River Rother, helping to increase the diversity of plants and protect the river banks.
We will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 3pm with breaks for tea and lunch. We will complete a risk assessment on the day to ensure the safety of all volunteers. 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 there is limited parking available at the meeting point. If you intend to drive it would be greatly appreciated if you could park nearby and walk to the meeting point. The Avenue Country Park car park is about a 15 minute walk away (see map below). If you are not familiar with the area and would like more info on parking options, please contact us at [email protected]. - 2020.July.Tuesday
Data4Nature at Wardsend Cemetery: Bird Survey Training (must book)
Wardsend Cemetery1A Club Mill Rd, Sheffield S6 2FH, UKSheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, DCRT and the friends of Wardsend Cemetery have teamed up to collect Data for Nature as part of the Heritage Lottery Funded Data for Nature project.
After this training course with Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust we’ll be hosting monthly bird surveys in the Cemetery and on the riverside to help collect data and monitor birdlife in the area.
Expert volunteers and beginners are both welcome. We expect volunteers who attend the training to continue to help collect data for nature over the year.
Get in touch at [email protected] for more information about the project.
To book a place on the training please register via eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data4nature-at-wardsend-cemetery-bird-survey-training-tickets-158877552035 - 2121.July.Wednesday
Wildlife Wednesdays - Moss Valley
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.
- 2222.July.Thursday
Somersall Park Volunteer Day
Somersall ParkCannot determine address at this location.Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the River Hipper. 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 Somersall Park Car Park, Somersall Ln, Chesterfield S40 3LA. Alternatively see map or follow link – https://goo.gl/maps/w4pUnfQN3QhstjVZ6
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: Installing an information board, Litter picking, channel debris/litter removal
Timings: 10am – 1pm (break 11.30am)
Contact us: via email at [email protected]
We will be following all the COVID 19 Guidelines at the time of the event.
Contact us: via email at [email protected]
We will be following all Government guidelines relating to COVID 19 at the time of the event.
- 2323.July.Friday
Newfield Spring Woods Volunteer Day - NFM (must book)
Newfield Spring WoodsCannot determine address at this location.Tasks: natural flood management – including mini-leaky dam installation, gulley-stuffing, willow spiliing, log-jams.
Please be aware that face coverings are required to be worn for the task as we will be operating within 1m+ social distancing. DCRT are able to provide a clean, disposable facemask. If you would prefer to bring your own face covering to the day you are welcome to.
Timing: 10am – 3pm
DCRT staff have been working to make the volunteering experience as safe as possible, with new systems to protect you in place.
This day will have a limit of 5 volunteers. You will need to book on to sessions in advance and provide details for Track & Trace. An electronic risk assessment and guidance sheet will be sent to your email address before the task.
All equipment is provided. Volunteers will receive on loan their own hand-gel, gloves and hi-vis from the DCRT team.
There will be the opportunity for a tea break and lunch during this session.
To join in please register through the ticket link here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/157966013599. If you have any queries or concerns about the running of the day you can email [email protected].
- 2424.July.SaturdayNo events
- 2525.July.Sunday
Dronfield Gala
Cliffe Park, 3 Princess Rd, Dronfield S18 2XU, UKFind our stall at Dronfield Gala and find out what’s happening on your river
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
10/11/2016
