- 0505.July.MondayNo events
- 0606.July.Tuesday
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].
Carlisle Street Balsam Bash
Carlisle St, Swinton, Mexborough S64 5UZ, UKJoin the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we tackle the invasive species Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the River Don at Carlisle Street.
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.
- 0707.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.
- 0808.July.Thursday
Hollingwood Volunteer Day - waymarkers
South Street North, off Station Lane, New Whittington, Chesterfield , S43 2QEJoin the Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day to improve walking routes along riverine environments. All abilities welcome!
We need help installing waymarking posts along the Hollingwood Hoop Walking route.Timings: 10am – 3pm with a break in the morning and for lunch. Feel free to come to part of the day if required.
What to bring: We will provide all necessary equipment and refreshments. All you need to wear is appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes. Bring lunch if you’re staying out the whole day.
Tasks include:We’ll be doing some vegetation clearance along a riverside path using hand tools. We’ll also be installing several waymarking posts and tactile waymarkers along the walking route as well as the usual sweep with a litter picker.
Location: Please meet at the junction of South Street North and Staveley Road, New Whittington, Chesterfield S43 2BZ
Contact us: via email at [email protected] or call 01302 439081
- 0909.July.Friday
Holmebrook Valley Park Volunteer Day - NFM (must book)
Cannot determine address at this location.Tasks: leaky dam installation
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 4 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/157967215193. If you have any queries or concerns about the running of the day you can email [email protected].
- 1010.July.SaturdayNo events
- 1111.July.SundayNo events
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
10/11/2016
