- 0303.December.Tuesday
Hexthorpe Ings - Clean up
Hexthorpe IngsCannot determine address at this location.Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove rubbish from the Hexthorpe Ings. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project.
When: Tuesday 3rd December 2024 10am – 1pm
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.
What are we doing: We will be removeing rubbish from the site that we uncovered last month while reinstating the circular foot path.
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.
- 0404.December.Wednesday
Parkgate - Clean Up
Stonerow Way, Parkgate, Rotherham S60 1SG, UKStonerow Way, Parkgate, Rotherham S60 1SG, UKJoin the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to clean up along the tow path of the canal and the river.
When: Wednesday 4th December 2024, 10am-1pm.
Where: We will be meeting on Stonerow Way, next to the bridge over the railway. Parkgate, Rotherham S60 1SG
Google Maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TqSDgBnqWH8NSF566
What3Words: https://w3w.co/paper.shows.boring
There is a small amount of free parking adjacent to the footbridgeWhat 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 walking along the paths by the river and canal, collecting litter and brining it back up to the road. We will aim to remove large items of litter from the river banks but will evaluate the safety of this on the day as this is the main river Don. 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 officer Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.
Access on Site
- 1111.December.Wednesday
Hexthorpe Ings - Wetland restoration
Hexthorpe IngsCannot determine address at this location.Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to daylight and restore the wetland at Hexthorpe Ings. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project.
When: Wednesday 11th December 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 be removing scrub and trees to help the site reamain wet and prevent it from becoming woodland, as well as increasing the sunlight reaching the wetland, to help encourage more plants to grow and increase biodiversity.
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.
- 1212.December.Thursday
Transition Chesterfield – Clean Up
Queens Park/SuperbinCannot determine address at this location.Let’s Get Litter Sorted
Now that the DCRT’s 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 (second Thursday of every month) litter picking 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
When: Second Thursday of every month, 10am.
Who: Volunteers are needed and very welcome. Children or anyone needing additional support will need to be accompanied by an adult carer.
Where: The meet up point will be in Queen’s Park, Chesterfield, on the footpath behind the Cricket Pavilion (What3Words point: invite.button.sulk). Google pin here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XgnzAZSEkQZThSXR6
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.
- 1616.December.Monday
Nature Counts: 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!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.
We recommend downloading the Merlin Bird ID app if you are a beginner to help with identification.Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners.
Please let us know if you’ll be coming so we can plan accordingly – email [email protected].
Contact and leader for this event is Charlotte Landry-JenningsAll data is recorded and can be viewed on the NatureCounts Website, Wardsend Cemetery Project.
Access on Site:
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
10/11/2016
