- 0404.April.Tuesday
Carlisle Street - Volunteer Day
Carlisle St, Swinton, Mexborough S64 5UZ, UKJoin the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we litter pick along the footpaths of the River Don at Carlisle Street 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/NUwYZCaa3zsTkg2x7
We will be following all Government guidelines in relation to COVID 19 at the time of the event.
- 0606.April.Thursday
Meadow Sowing & Pond Planting at Grassmoor Country Park
Grassmoor Country ParkGrassmoor Country Park, Birkin Lane, Chesterfield, S42 5DAHelp us sow the meadows of Grassmoor Country park!
We’ll be sowing meadow seed in the newly created features in the park that will help slow the flow of storm waters into the river network and diversify the wildlife habitat within the park.When: Thursday 6th April, 10am-1pm
Where: Grassmoor Country Park, meeting in 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: Walking boots or wellies that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy!
Joining us? All welcome! Please let us know if you’ll be coming so we can plan accordingly – email [email protected].
- 0707.April.Friday
Easter Wildlife Family Fun Day - The Avenue Country Park
The Avenue Country ParkCannot determine address at this location.We will have a stall where we will be running fun activities based around wildlife in the rivers at the Easter Wildlife Family Fun Day! This event was organised by Derbyshire wildlife Trust, Click Here to view this event on their Website.
- 1313.April.Thursday
Transition 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 Transition 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 13th April, 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.April.Friday
Newfield Spring Woods (Moss Valley) - NFM Volunteer Day (must book)
Newfield Spring WoodsCannot determine address at this location.Tasks: Leaky dam & vegetation surveys
Timing: 10am – 1pm
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 river channel where they are installed including the bank sides and vegetation. Training will be given on the day and though some experience of plant ID would be helpful, it’s not essential. Access to sites is through woodland on rough ground. 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/newfield-spring-wood-volunteer-day-leaky-dam-surveys-tickets-570595886657
If you’ve not volunteered with us before or have any queries about the day, please contact us at [email protected].
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
10/11/2016
