- 0707.September.Thursday
Meadow Sowing 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 preparing the ground and 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. This activity is weather dependent so do check our events calendar the day before to ensure it’ll be going ahead.When: Thursday 7th September, 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].
- 1414.September.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)
DCRT will be at this event, cleaning out the river! Welcome to join us!
When: Thursday 14th September, 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.
- 1818.September.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 18th September 2023, 10am-12pm.
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.
DCRT will bring the clipboards, survey forms and maps.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
- 2121.September.Thursday
Loundsley Green - Volunteer Day
Loundsey Green49 Pennine Way, Chesterfield S40 4NG, UKJoin the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to remove litter from in and around the Holme Brook at Loundsley Green.
When: Thursday 21st September 10am-1pm
Where: Loundsley Green, Opposite 49 Pennine Way, Chesterfield S40 4NG. What 3 words:///guilty.rises.gaps. Google Maps Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/Wyf1YV1SBzFWBtjk9
What to Bring: We provide all of the equipment on the day however please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work including sturdy shoes or boots and long trousers. We can provide wellingtons to borrow on the day but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] or contacting task leader Anthony Cox. We also provide refreshments through a tea break on these regular volunteer days.
Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice bellow. Please let us know if you are coming as a new volunteer so we can plan accordingly by emailing [email protected] or contacting Project Volunteering Coordinator Anthony Cox 07384 543124.
- 2626.September.Tuesday
Newfield Spring Woods (Moss Valley) - NFM Volunteer Day (must book)
Newfield Spring WoodsCannot determine address at this location.Natural flood management – leaky dam maintenance
Join DCRT and the Friends of Newfield Spring Woods on a volunteer morning to carry out maintenance works of leaky dams installed in the woods that help to slow the flow of storm waters.
When: 26th September, 10am – 1pm (refreshment break provided by DCRT at 11.30)
Where: Newfield Spring Woods, Moss Valley, Sheffield
What to bring: Long sleeves, trousers and waterproofs that you don’t mind getting muddy! All other equipment will be provided.
Tasks include: Clearing the debris and silt that has built up behind the leaky dams and potentially making adjustments to the dams themselves to improve how well they function. We’ll be in shallow waters using rakes, spades, and other hand tools.
Contact: Email us at [email protected] with any queries. If you would like to join our events and are new to the Trust, please get in touch to get signed up!
There are a limited number of spaces available so you will need to book on in advance using this ticket link –
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newfield-spring-woods-volunteer-day-nfm-registration-291341950617
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
10/11/2016
