- 0404.May.Thursday
Grassmoor Country Park - Waterblitz
Grassmoor Country ParkGrassmoor Country Park, Birkin Lane, Chesterfield, S42 5DAHelp us investigate water quality in Grassmoor Country park!
We’ll be assessing the water quality at 7 sites, building up a picture of what type of pollution is found at the park and where it might be coming fromTimings: 10am-12pm If any of the sites are dried up we may finish early
Where: Grassmoor Country Park, meeting on 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: Wear wellies if you can, if not walking boots are fine.
- 0909.May.Tuesday
Bentley Mill Dike - Volunteer Day
Bentley Mill Finkle StreetCannot determine address at this location.Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust and Litter Free Team as we work to clean the Bentley Mill Dike. We will be working both in the channel and along the banks of the stream.
Meeting point: 1-7 Finkle St, Bentley, Doncaster DN5 0EA
What three words: Loved Bunch Packet Google maps: click here for linkTimes: 10am-1pm with a tea break at 11.30am
Waders, life jackets and protective gear is provided to volunteers. If you are litter picking around the river (not wading) we recommend wearing sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor work. All waders and shoes are cleaned at the end of the day.
We will bring the tea, coffee and biscuits. - 1111.May.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 11th May, 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.
- 1515.May.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!When: Monday 15th May 2023
Where: Wardsend Cemetery, Club Mill Road, End of Livesey Street, Sheffield
What three words: https://what3words.com/grows.cross.spine
Google maps link: click hereWhat to bring: Walking boots or wellies that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy! Bring binoculars if you have them.
Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners.
Please let us know if you’ll be coming so we can plan accordingly – email [email protected]Access on Site
- 1818.May.Thursday
Red Leadmill Brook - Volunteer Day
Redleadmill BrookCannot determine address at this location.Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the Redleadmill Brook. 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: Adlington Ave (near junction with Halcyon Approach, Wingerworth, Chesterfield S42 6NL. Alternatively see map or follow link – https://goo.gl/maps/vTiiSHYSxPfhrybL7
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: [email protected]
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
10/11/2016
