This year we will be conducting butterfly surveys at Grassmoor Country Park as part of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme. Come along to our weekly session where we will be following a set transect line across the park, counting, identifying and recording what butterfly species we spot. 

You do not have to have previous experience in butterfly identification as we will have a mixed ability group and visual training aids to help us in the field. 

These DCRT led surveys will be occurring on the first Monday of every month. If you enjoy the transect, you could look at taking ownership of the survey once a month and contributing to our target of a full 26 week dataset! This will involve sending your observations to Charlotte at DCRT who will submit them to UKBMS. If you are interested in taking on this citizen science project, come along to a group session or contact Charlotte via [email protected] for more information. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Butterfly surveys are best carried out on bright sunny days so be prepared for this event to be cancelled in rainy weather. Please confirm your attendance via email so you can be notified of any changes. 

When: Monday 6th May 12pm – 1:30pm 
Where: Grassmoor Country park, South car park off Birkin Lane
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What to bring: Wear suitable clothing for being outdoors and your own refreshments. If you have binoculars, bring them too!
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Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to clen up the Don Valley Way at Carlisle Street. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don Project.

When: Tuesday 7th May 2024 10am-1pm

Where: We will be meeting at the bottom of Carlisle Street / Jagger Cresent in Swinton near the bridge that crosses the canal. Adress: Carlisle St, Swinton, Mexborough S64 5WE. What3words: ///vacancies.forecast.piano. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WZ9CW43MsMFuasvx9

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.

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 volunteer Coordinator Anthony Cox 07384 543124.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove litter from the river Rother just downstream of Canklow Woods, Rotherham.

When: Thursday 9th May 2024, 10am – 1pm

Where: The junction of Canklow Road and Jubilee Street, S60 2JQ
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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 walking along the paths along the river, collecting litter and brining it back up to the road. 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.

Join us for a spring walk around Melton Wood, just north west of Sprotbrough (Doncaster). This one-off event is being held as part of the All Hands on the Don Lottery Funded project. Rebecca, our Project Assistant, will take us around the woods and show us the beautiful spring wildflowers.

This is a great chance to learn more about plant identification. Rebecca is currently undertaking a botany course with the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland so there will be the opportunity to ask questions. 

Where: Meeting at the Melton Woods Country Park car park.
Google pin: Sheep Lane, DN5 7ED
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When: 10 am start, with the walk lasting approximately 1.5 hours

What to bring: Wear suitable footwear for walking through the woods. Feel free to bring any guides you want. Refreshments will be provided by DCRT at the end of the walk. 

Joining us? Please let us know if you are planning to attend by dropping an email to [email protected]

Where: Great Ings, Fishlake
Meeting at: On-street parking on Main Street down from the
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When: 10am-11.30am

What 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 identification sheets.

What to expect: Identifying wading and wetland birds can be tricky, so please ask if you are unsure and share your knowledge with others if you know any tips and tricks! These events are great opportunities to practise and learn birding skills, as well as contributing to the BTO’s Core Counts records (read more about core counts here)
Refreshments (hot drinks) provided at the end of the event

Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners.
Sometimes events are cancelled due to flooding on the site or bad weather, please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing [email protected] or texting Sally on 07780333743

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