- 0404.April.Monday
Waymarking - Don Valley Way (Rotherham Station - Meadowhall Station)
Cannot determine address at this location.Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we walk the Don Valley Way to replace any missing or damaged way markers along the route.
We will be meeting at Rotherham Railway Station and progressing along the Don Valley Way at 1pm and will walk to Meadowhall Railway Station. It should take 2-3 hours but we can not be sure how long it will take. There are trains from Meadowhall to Rotherham throughout the day however so it should be easy to get back to the start.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear on the day. Volunteers must arrive before 1pm as we will be leaving then. Please bring your own lunch and drink for the day as we will not be able to provide refreshments on this day. For more information please contact task leader Anthony Cox on 07384 543124 or email [email protected].
If you are not yet signed up as a volunteer and would like to be please email [email protected]. We will be following all government guidelines at the time of this event
- 0505.April.Tuesday
Swaith Dike - Volunteer Day CANCELLED
Swaithe Dike5 Fisher Terrace, Doncaster DN5 9AZ, UKJoin the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we work to clear the litter from the Swaith Dike near the Morrisons in Bentley.
We will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 1pm with a break for refreshments half way through. We will complete a risk assessment on the day to assure the safety of all volunteers. Please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work. We can provide waders and welingtons on the day for those who want to go in the dike.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/S1o3sDuUzWnjJCiu5
If you are not yet signed up as a volunteer please email [email protected]
We will be following all COVID 19 guidelines at the time of this event.
- 0505.April.Tuesday
Citizen Science: Riverside Sampling Day
Cannot determine address at this location.At Slitting Mill Farm, Staveley Lane near Renishaw.
You can sign up to be a citizen scientist here or email [email protected] to come along to the day
Join us for a day on the River Rother collecting freshwater invertebrates using the kick sampling method from the riverbed. We’ll identify invertebrates such as mayfly, caddisfly, freshwater shrimp, leeches and flatworms during the day – the assemblage and diversity of these tiny creatures can give an indication of the health of the river.
To find out more about the river rother freshwater invertebrate project click here
- 0707.April.Thursday
Queens Park - Volunteer Day
Markham Rd, Chesterfield S40, UKJoin Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the Rother 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: Footpath along River Hipper, back of North Car Park, off Boythorpe Rd, Chesterfield S40 2NF
Alternatively use this link– https://goo.gl/maps/WhzZ4ExFhd9Hx1jN9
Metered parking off boythorpe road, volunteers can claim expenses.
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.
- 1111.April.Monday
Data4Nature at Wardsend Cemetery: Bird Survey
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.
We’ll be hosting monthly bird surveys in the Cemetery and on the riverside to help collect data and monitor birdlife in the area
If you have birding skills we’d really appreciate your help surveying, or if you are a beginner come along to practise your skills!
Get in touch with [email protected] if you would like to take part.
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
10/11/2016
