- 0202.March.Thursday
Tree Planting & Waterblitz - Grassmoor Country Park
Grassmoor Country ParkGrassmoor Country Park, Birkin Lane, Chesterfield, S42 5DAActivities
Help us plant 50 trees as part of the Slow the Flow to the Calow scheme in Grassmoor Country Park! We’ll be planting Alder and Aspen whips that will help slow flood flows and create a small area of wet woodland habitat.
We’ll also be investigating water quality at multiple sites in the park so that we can build up a picture of what type of pollution is found there, where it might be coming from and whether the new flood and habitat scheme can help improve water quality.
Timings: 10am-12pm
Where: Grassmoor Country Park, meeting at the south car park off Birkin Lane, S42 5DA (parking is free)
What three words: https://what3words.com/ensemble.beards.germinate
Google maps link: click hereWhat to bring: Wellies are highly recommended as the tree planting area is wet underfoot. We will have some spares with us to borrow if you don’t have your own!
- 0707.March.Tuesday
Newfield Spring Woods (Moss Valley) - NFM Volunteer Day (must book)
Newfield Spring WoodsCannot determine address at this location.Tasks: natural flood management – leaky dams
Timing: 10am – 3pm
The day will involve tasks such as leaky dam installation, maintenance and repairs. The leaky dams of various shapes and sizes help to slow the flow of storm waters contributing to a wider programme of interventions that aim to reduce flood risk in the area. The day will involve activities such as moving logs with lifting aids, sawing, digging, post bashing, and clearing debris that has built up behind the dams. The day will involve walking on uneven ground through the woods and activities such as moving logs with lifting aids, sawing, digging, post bashing, and clearing debris that has built up behind the dams. All abilities welcome but please do contact us at [email protected] if you have any queries and would like further info. 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 sessions in advance.
Please register here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newfield-spring-woods-volunteer-day-nfm-registration-541143995257
If you have any queries about the day, email us at [email protected].
- 0909.March.Thursday
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Transistion Chesterfield Volunteer Day
Queens Park/SuperbinCannot determine address at this location.Transition Chesterfield will be hosting a regular volunteer day on the second Thursday of each month at Queen’s Park
Let’s Get Litter Sorted
Now that the Hidden Heritage project has come to an end, Kathy and Margaret from Chesterfield’s Transition Chesterfield group are kindly taking on one of the regular Thursday litterpicking days to help continue the amazing clean-up work along our riversides. Litter will be sorted and surveyed to build up a picture of the biggest polluters!
Please note these days will be advertised on the DCRT events calendar and DCRT volunteers are welcome, but they are run by the Transistion team, so you’ll need to let them know if you are attending. Email Kathy on [email protected] if you plan to join the session and please read the details below
Litter Pick Thursdays (2nd Thursday of each month 10 – 11.30am)
When: Thursday 9th March, 10am.
Volunteers are needed and very welcome. Children or anyone needing additional support will need to be accompanied by an adult carer.
Where: For the first few sessions, the meet up point will be in Queen’s Park, Chesterfield, on the footpath behind the Cricket Pavilion (What3Words point: invite.button.sulk) and we will be supported by the lovely staff from Don Catchment Rivers Trust who are helping us to get the new group established. From March, we hope to have use of our very own litter picking “superbin” to be located in Queen’s Park!
Why: Our aim is to clean up local footpaths and shared walk & cycle routes. We also hope to highlight the problems caused by single use plastics and disposable snack & drink containers, both in terms of litter but also the waste of resources and urgent need to reduce, reuse and recycle!
How: The group will work together to sort out the litter into separate bags as we pick it up. No-one will be working alone, this is a team effort!
What’s provided: We will provide litter picking tools and gloves (Please feel able to bring your own if you have them)
What to bring: Your own reusable drinks cup (for a hot drink at the end of the litter pick session)
What to wear: Sturdy shoes, long sleeves, full leg covering/long trousers, sensible clothes for the weather eg. a warm hat.
Who: We are trying to think of a good name for our new group – any creative ideas are welcome!
Email Kathy on [email protected] if you have any questions or to let her know that you plan to join the session.
- 1414.March.Tuesday
Meadow Way - Volunteer Day
15 Meadow Way, Swinton, Mexborough S64 8BE, UK15 Meadow Way, Swinton, Mexborough S64 8BE, UKJoin the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we litter pick along the footpaths of the River Don at Meadow Way in Swinton.
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.
Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/vCjEgVZFwWd3qaKYA
We will be following all Government guidelines in relation to COVID 19 at the time of the event.
- 1515.March.Wednesday
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
10/11/2016
