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2 | 3 - Parkgate – Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 03-05-22 Stonerow Way, Parkgate, Rotherham S60 1SG, UK  Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we work to clean up the Don Valley Way along the tow path of the canal. On the day we will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 1pm. We will be meeting on Stonerow way, next to the bridge over the railway. 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.
| 4 | 5 - Hollingwood Loops – Litter Pick
10:00 -13:00 05-05-22 New Whittington, Chesterfield S43 2BZ Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day to improve walking routes along River Rother. All abilities welcome! 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 doing our 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 We will be following all government guidelines related to COVID 19 at the time of the event.
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9 | 10 - Mexborough Railway Station – Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 10-05-22 Old Denaby, Mexborough S64 9AQ  Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we litterpick along the River Don near Mexborough Railway Station. 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. If you are not yet signed up as a volunteer please email [email protected] We will be following all COVID 19 guidlines at the time of this event.
| 11 - Outdoor First Aid Course
09:00 -18:00 11-05-22 A 2-day accredited qualification in outdoor first aid with River Mountain Experience where volunteers can learn how to confidently deal with emergency situations.
The qualification lasts 3 years. Volunteers must be available on both days to join the course, 9-6pm. Want to take part? Email [email protected].
| 12 - Outdoor First Aid Course
09:00 -18:00 12-05-22 A 2-day accredited qualification in outdoor first aid with River Mountain Experience where volunteers can learn how to confidently deal with emergency situations.
The qualification lasts 3 years. Volunteers must be available on both days to join the course, 9-6pm. Want to take part? Email [email protected]. - Ridding Brook – Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 12-05-22 Cannot determine address at this location. Join 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: Please meet near the junction of Coniston Road and Racecourse Road, Chesterfield, S41 8NW- https://goo.gl/maps/WhzZ4ExFhd9Hx1jN9 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.
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16 - POSTPONED Data4Nature at Wardsend Cemetery: Bird Survey
10:00 -12:00 16-05-22 1A Club Mill Rd, Sheffield S6 2FH, UK  Sheffield & 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.
| 17 - Spring Wildflower & Bluebell Walk
11:00 -13:00 17-05-22 Cannot determine address at this location.  Please book on to this walk through the Chesterfield Walking Festival Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a Spring wildflower walk through Chesterfield’s Ancient West Wood and see a dazzling display of bluebells. The West Wood includes some of the last remaining pockets of ancient woodland in Chesterfield. Some of the trees have been growing undisturbed here for over four hundred years. Ancient woodland over time has developed special communities of plants and animals that are not found elsewhere. In Spring beautiful English bluebells carpet the woodland floor, wild garlic grows along the Trough Brook and wood anemone’s star-like flowers can be spotted. On this walk we will be exploring Ringwood Park and the West Wood. Please be prepared for a very hilly walk with a few steep climbs – worth it for the lovely views! The ground can be muddy and slippery when wet, with lots of steps and slopes. There is also a small ford to cross, so please be prepared to leap over the brook or wear waterproof boots.
| 18 - Wildlife Wednesdays – Moss Valley
10:00 -15:00 18-05-22 Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a practical conservation volunteer day on 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 meeting location varies so you need to email [email protected] for details for 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) and sturdy shoes. Also feel free to bring your own pair of wellies/waders if you have them. We will have a range of sizes to borrow but can’t guarantee a pair for everyone. Tasks vary but include: Woody debris installation, scrub control/wetland management, access improvements, natural flood management. 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.
| 19 - Somersall Park – Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 19-05-22 25 Somersall Ln, Chesterfield S40 3LA 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: 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. - Chesterfield Walking Festival: Hollingwood Hoop
14:30 -16:00 19-05-22 Cannot determine address at this location.  Please book on to this walk through the Chesterfield Walking Festival: https://www.visitchesterfield.info/whats-on/the-hollingwood-hoop-p1573981 Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a waterside walk along the River Rother and Chesterfield Canal This little known walking trail starts at the Hollingwood Hubs and follows two waterways, the beautiful river Rother and the chesterfield canal. A fantastic trail for spotting nature and learning about the industrial heritage of Chesterfield. Please note the walk can sometimes be overgrown in places and the riverside footpath, which although is mostly flat, can be tricky underfoot. This walk is best suited to more adventurous walkers – good boots and long trousers are essential.
| 20 | 21 - World Fish Migration Day
12:00 -16:00 21-05-22 Cannot determine address at this location.  Saturday 21st May
12pm – 4pm
Oasis External Courtyard, Meadowhall Come and celebrate World Fish Migration Day with us! There will be activities such as river dipping, fish flag making, guided walks and eco-crafts. We will be showing ‘Love Flows’ – a documentary about restoring rivers Sign up to our guided walk (2pm-3pm) along the River Don’s fish passes here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/327926054657
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23 | 24 - Swinton Dike – Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 24-05-22 3 North St, Swinton, Mexborough S64 8AZ, UK Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we work to clear up the litter in and around Swinton Dike. On the day we will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 1pm. We will meet in the park on the far side of the allotments off North Street. 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 day please email [email protected] We will be following all COVID 19 guidelines at the time of the event.
| 25 | 26 - Newfield Spring Woods (Moss Valley) – NFM Volunteer Day (must book)
10:00 -15:00 26-05-22 Cannot determine address at this location. Tasks: River & vegetation surveys Timing: 10am – 3pm We will be carrying out surveys around the leaky barriers we’ve been installing to slow flows during heavy rainfall to help us get a better understanding of if and how these barriers influence the vegetation around the dams and the river channel. Training will be given on the day and though some experience of plant ID would be helpful, it’s not essential. All welcome! Sturdy footwear, long sleeves, trousers and waterproofs are recommended. All other equipment will be provided. There are a limited number of spaces available so you will need to book on to this session in advance. Please register through this ticket link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/338898704147 If you have any queries about the day, email us at [email protected]. - Loundsley Green – Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 26-05-22 49 Pennine Way, Chesterfield S40 4NG, UK  Join 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: Meet on Pennine Way (the main road between Brendon Avenue and Merrick Close), S40 4NF Alternatively see map or follow link – https://goo.gl/maps/sL44HyqGjawT8uat7 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.
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30 | 31 - Hexthorpe Park – Balsam Bash
10:00 -13:00 31-05-22 240 Urban Rd, Doncaster DN4 0HJ, UK Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we pull up the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the River Don at Hexthorpe Park. We will be meeting at 10am and 1pm with a break fro refreshments half way through. We will be completing a risk assessment on the day to ensure the safety of all the volunteers. Please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work including long trousers ans sleeves and sturdy footwear. 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
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