Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to reinstate the circular footpath around Hexthorpe Ings. If we finish this we will create glades in the wet woodland to ensure we can have a more diverse range of species on the site.  This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project. 

When: Wednesday 13th November 2024 10am – 3pm

Where: We will be meeting near the entrance to the allotments, next to the River Don at the end of Bramworth Road, Doncaster, DN4 0HW. What 3 words: ///drum.admits.nights. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TZJS3xxMzC8D5r5g9

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 Volunteering Officer Anthony Cox. Please bring your own packed lunch if you would like to stay for the whole day. 

What are we doing: On the day we will work to cut through vegitation around the Hexthorpe Ings to create a footpath for members of the public to use in the future. We will also be cutting back overgrown vegitation on the existing footpath. If we finish the footpath we will work to create glades on the site which will alow the public to enjoy seeing the wetland and will encourage a more diverse range of species to use the site. We wil do thuis by clearing reas of vegitation around the site. 

Joining us? All are welcome, however not all of our sites are completely accessible , please check the access advice below. If you are a new volunteer, please let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly by emailing [email protected] or contacting Volunteering Officer Anthony Cox 07384 543124.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove debris from the rivers near Spital Trail.

When: Thursday 28th November 2024, 10am – 1pm

Where: Meet at the end of Clayton St, Tannery S41 0DU.
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Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/n1waTX4cWCpQvYk8A

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] to ensure we have your size. 

What to expect: We will be working along the paths by the river, collecting litter and brining it back up to the road. We will aim to remove large items of litter from the river banks/in the river but will evaluate the safety of this on the day. We will have a break at 11:30 am for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT. 

Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice below. Please let us know if you are coming as a new volunteer so we can plan accordingly by emailing [email protected] or contacting project volunteer office Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.