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5 - Butterfly Transect Survey at Grassmoor Country Park
12:00 -13:30 05-08-24 Grassmoor Country Park, Birkin Lane, Chesterfield, S42 5DA  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 this first 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 5th August 12pm – 1:30pm
Where: Grassmoor Country park, South car park off Birkin Lane
What3words: https://what3words.com/ensemble.beards.germinate
Google Maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6AgsChe7MeeauAu28
What to bring: Wear suitable clothing for being outdoors and your own refreshments. If you have binoculars, bring them too!
Access on site:
| 6 - Moss Valley – Habitat Improvement
09:30 -15:30 06-08-24 Ford Wheel Dam Car Park, Bridge Inn, Sheffield S12 3YD  Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we conduct habitat improvement tasks along the Moss Brook, SE Sheffield! We will be installing several ‘Large Woody Debris (LWD)’ structures. LWD is essential for healthy rivers, providing shelter for young fish, reducing fine sediments within the channel and trapping organic matter for invertebrates as well as a number of other vital functions. For more information on this and to read about a case study in Somersall Park, Chesterfield, click here. Working with our Fishery Habitat Officer – Matt Duffy – who will be using a chainsaw to fell trees into the channel, volunteers are needed to initially help ensure the felling area is clear of the public, winch trees into position and secure using metal cable and crimps. Winching can be quite physical so some fitness is needed. These sessions will be happening throughout August and September but come along to this first session to see what it is all about! Please let Matt or Charlotte know that you will be attending the session by emailing [email protected]. This is particularly important as we need a minimum of three people to run the days. These are full day sessions. We will provide plenty of tea and biscuits but please bring your own lunch and water. When: Tuesday 6th August, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Where: We will be meeting in the Ford Wheel Dam car park, S12 3YD
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/ages.kicked.jazzy
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bq3PAnbJhG6CqK7T9 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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. We will 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 in and along the river banks, moving trees and debris. All training will be provided. Don’t forget to let us know if you’re coming along! - Highfields Lake – Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 06-08-24 Cannot determine address at this location.  Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to clean up in and around the Bentley Mill Dike at Woodlands Park (Highfields Lake). This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don Project. When: Tuesday 6th August 2024 10am-1pm Where: We will be meeting outside of 13 Central Ave, Woodlands, Doncaster DN6 7RU. What 3 Words: ///beakers.expose.puzzled. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xj8yTWEKxv57MZiY8 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.
| 7 - Daubenton’s Bat Survey
21:15 -22:30 07-08-24  Join us for a National Bat Monitoring Scheme Waterways Survey, looking for and recording sightings of the wonderful river-loving Daubenton’s Bat. We will be completing two waterways surveys during August, on the 7th and 21st. Please note the different times of each survey as we coordinate bat surveys with sunset times. When: Wednesday 7th August Time: Evening session, meeting at 9.15pm, finishing at 10.30pm Where: Marsh Gate, Doncaster DN5 8AF (parking on the road outside the Doncaster Skate Cooperative, Unit 3, near Everyday Athlete’s Club)
What three words: //////mount.curve.bond
Google maps link: click here What to bring: Walking boots or good trainers, as the path can be muddy and we will be going down some steep slopes near the river.
DCRT will bring hi-vis and bat-detectors and lanterns. Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners. Please note this is a wildlife survey, rather than a bat walk. We are counting numbers of a species of bat.
Please let us know if you’ll be coming so we can plan accordingly – email [email protected] Access on Site: 
| 8 - Transition Chesterfield – Clean Up
10:00 -11:30 08-08-24 Cannot determine address at this location. Let’s Get Litter SortedNow 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. |
- Brindley Loops – Heritage Walk and Clean Up
10:00 -13:00 08-08-24 Cannot determine address at this location. This August we will be walking our Heritage Walks around the catchment, checking on our waymarking signs, picking up litter and learning about the catchment history as we go. What to expect: Join us to walk the 2.8 mile Brindley Loop, developed as part of a previous DCRT National Lottery Fund project named ‘Hidden Heritage Secret Streams‘. Cut off in the late 1800s by the creation of new railways, the remnants of the original Chesterfield Canal are often left unnoticed. On this walk, follow the forgotten line of the Brindley Loops, stopping at industrial heritage sites along the way. As part of our volunteer day we will be checking the status of the way markers and updating them if necessary with new ones. We will also do some litter picking along the way and we will stop to take in the history of the route and to look out for nature! All equipment (gloves, litter pickers, bin bags) will be provided. A tea break will be provided by DCRT too. The walk is mostly flat, but sections may get muddy, so please wear appropriate footwear.
Distance: 2½ miles
Grading: Easy Circular walk, several stiles
Starting point: Renishaw Trans Pennine Trail car park
Google Maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZJAdYm5udwaYHDgT6
What3words: https://w3w.co/contexts.eggshell.combines If you are intending on attending, please let Charlotte know via email ([email protected]) or phone (07561588275).
| 9 - Long Sandall – Photography Workshop
12:00 -15:00 09-08-24 Cannot determine address at this location.  As part of DCRT’s All Hands on the Don project, we are delighted to open our latest Photography Competition The River Don is a river back from the dead. It’s time to stop being down about the past industrial degradation of the Don and start celebrating – injecting positivity into a wonderful river that is special for its wildlife, history, and communities! Participants are also invited to join a free photography workshop, led by photographer Wendy Turner, covering the basics of photography including understanding your camera settings to composition and light. Where: Long Sandall Lock, Doncaster
Meeting at:
Canal & Rivers Trust Car Park – Long Sandall Lock (free parking)
Entrance to car park is opposite: Lock Cottage, 2 Clay Lane West, Doncaster, DN2 4QY Google maps pin: click here
What three words: ///union.sleeps.invest When: 12:00pm-3:00pm What to bring: Please bring a digital, film camera or a smartphone. Bring walking boots or wellies that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy! Please dress for the weather as it will be an outdoor workshop. What to expect: Photographer Wendy Turner will lead a practical workshop covering the basics of photography including understanding your camera settings to composition and light which you will then get to test out your skills along the riverside. Please be prepared for an outdoors event and wear good shoes for walking along the footpath.
Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided! Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners. Sometimes events are cancelled due to bad weather. Please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing [email protected] or texting Sally on 07780333743
| 10 - Doncaster Pride
10:00 -17:00 10-08-24 Town Field, Doncaster, DN1 2JS Doncaster Pride We are attending Doncaster Pride, which is 2024’s UK Pride. Come find us in the charity marquee with lots of other organisations. 10th August 10am – 5pm. Click here for more info about the event.
| 11 - The Avenue Country Park Dog and Family Fun Day
10:00 -15:00 11-08-24 Cannot determine address at this location. Derbyshire Wildlife Trust are hosting a FREE dog and family fun day this summer at The Avenues Country Park in Chesterfield on Sunday 11th August. Come along with (or without!) your dog and enjoy the community spirit, connect with nature and learn more about good dog/owner etiquette. There will be various activities including: - Dog show
- Supervised agility
- Dog/family outdoor photoshoot area
- Workshops including confidence about dogs
- Local stalls
- Bushcraft
- Bird box making
- Wildlife themes activities
- Nature connection activities
DCRT will be present with out very own stall. We will be conducting pond dipping sessions where families can go and explore what critters live in the ponds in the park. We will also be hosting a pollution tabletop demonstration, showing you what activities pollute our waterways, particularly dogs (as is sticking with the event theme)! Come and say hi at our stall to learn more about your local nature and see what volunteering opportunities we have near you! Where: The Avenue Country Park, Chesterfield, S42 6LX
When: Sunday 11th August, 10am – 3pm
Cost: Free! Avenue Family Fun Day June
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12 - Nature Counts: Wardsend Cemetery Butterfly Survey
10:00 -12:00 12-08-24 1A Club Mill Rd, Sheffield S6 2FH, UK  Sheffield & 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 our yearly butterfly survey in the Cemetery and on the riverside to help collect data and monitor insect-life in the area. If you have identification 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 here What to bring: Walking boots or wellies that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy!
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] All data is recorded and can be viewed on the NatureCounts Website, Wardsend Cemetery Project. Access on Site: 
| 13 - Moss Valley – Habitat Improvement
09:30 -15:30 13-08-24 Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we conduct habitat improvement tasks along the Moss Brook, SE Sheffield! We will be installing several ‘Large Woody Debris (LWD)’ structures. LWD is essential for healthy rivers, providing shelter for young fish, reducing fine sediments within the channel and trapping organic matter for invertebrates as well as a number of other vital functions. For more information on this and to read about a case study in Somersall Park, Chesterfield, click here. Working with our Fishery Habitat Officer – Matt Duffy – who will be using a chainsaw to fell trees into the channel, volunteers are needed to initially help ensure the felling area is clear of the public, winch trees into position and secure using metal cable and crimps. Winching can be quite physical so some fitness is needed. These sessions will be happening throughout August and September but come along to see what it is all about! Please let Matt or Charlotte know that you will be attending the session by emailing [email protected]. This is particularly important as we need a minimum of three people to run the days. These are full day sessions. We will provide plenty of tea and biscuits but please bring your own lunch and water. When: Tuesday 13th August, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Where: Meeting point to be confirmed – it will either be at Ford Wheel Dam car park at the top of the catchment (https://maps.app.goo.gl/bq3PAnbJhG6CqK7T9) or to the east, nearer Eckington. We will email you on Monday to confirm so another reason to let us know you’re coming! 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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. We will 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 in and along the river banks, moving trees and debris. All training will be provided. - Litter Pick and Skate (Must Book)
11:00 -13:00 13-08-24 Cannot determine address at this location. Book a LIMITED space on eventbrite here
Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust and Doncaster Skate Cooperative for a Litter-pick and skate!
Litter-pick a bag of rubbish and DSC will award you with a voucher for a FREE SKATE SESSION at DSC’s twisted skate park in Marshgate, Doncaster, plus you’ll receive a LIMITED EDITION sticker for your board! Give it a go – FREE skating trials
We’ll be at Anchorage Lane Skate Park, cleaning up the nearby stream and riverside.
After the litter-pick, DSC will be offering free trials and lessons Litter-pick sessions are at:
Morning 11am-12pm
Afternoon 1-2pm
Make sure to book a limited free ticket What to bring
DCRT will bring all the protective gear you need for the session. DSC will be bringing boards and safety equipment. Refreshments will be provided. Under 18?
Accompanying under 16s are to be supervised by an adult guardian. Those between 16-18 need written permission from a parent/guardian if unaccompanied.
| 14 - Fishlake – Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey
11:00 -12:30 14-08-24 Main Street, Fishlake, Doncaster Where: Great Ings, Fishlake Meeting at: On-street parking on Main Street, Google maps link click here When: 11am-12:30pm 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 butterflies and dragonflies 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 ID skills, as well as contributing to county records Refreshments (hot drinks) provided at the end of the event. Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners. Please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing [email protected] or texting 07561588215. Sometimes events are cancelled due to flooding on the site or bad weather.
| 15 - Industrial Sheffield – Heritage Walk and Clean Up
10:00 -13:00 15-08-24 Cannot determine address at this location. This August we will be walking our Heritage Walks around the catchment, checking on our waymarking signs, picking up litter and learning about the catchment history as we go. What to expect: Join us to walk the 1.6 mile ‘Industrial Sheffield‘ route, developed as part of the DCRT Don Valley Way (DVW). The DVW is a 29 mile walk stretching from Sheffield to Doncaster. This particular circular route is an offshoot of the main way, taking in Sheffield’s past. On this walk we will be exploring Kelham Island. It is an urban walk with paved paths but please wear sturdy footwear anyway. As part of our volunteer day we will be checking the status of the way markers and updating them if necessary with new ones. We will also do some litter picking along the way and we will stop to take in the history of the route and to look out for nature! All equipment (gloves, litter pickers, bin bags) will be provided. A tea break will be provided by DCRT too. Distance: 1.6 miles
Grading: Circular walk, urban, paved
Starting point: Kelham Island museum
Google Maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/n9tzjUve4Vc81kNo7
What3Words: https://w3w.co/tasty.dizzy.test If you are intending on attending, please let Charlotte know via email ([email protected]) or phone (07561588275).
| 16 | 17 - Into the Park – Edlington
11:00 -16:00 17-08-24 Edlington Community Woodland, Dixon Road, New Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1DN  EdlingtonWe’ll be joining our partners Right Up Our Street on Saturday 17th August, 11am-4pm, with a host of other organisations for a fun family day, including the incredible art experience, About No Fit State – Bamboo “A spectacular new high-impact, high-skill outdoor circus production using only bamboo and human bodies – revealing the fragility and beauty of our interconnected and interdependent life on this planet.” Drop by our stall for river and nature based creative activities. Click here for more info about the event and to register your interest in attending with Right Up Our Street. 
| 18 - Into the Park – Stainforth
11:00 -16:00 18-08-24 Stainforth Welfare Ground, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5NP StainforthWe’ll be joining our partners Right Up Our Street on Sunday 18th August, 11am-4pm, with a host of other organisations for a fun family day, including the incredible art experience, About No Fit State – Bamboo “A spectacular new high-impact, high-skill outdoor circus production using only bamboo and human bodies – revealing the fragility and beauty of our interconnected and interdependent life on this planet.” Drop by our stall for river and nature based creative activities. Click here for more info about the event and to register your interest in attending with Right Up Our Street.
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19 - Wetland Bird Survey at Fishlake
10:00 -11:30 19-08-24 Main Street, Fishlake, Doncaster  Where: Great Ings, Fishlake
Meeting at: On-street parking on Main Street down from the
What three words: ///heaven.abode.portfolio
Google maps link: click here 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 Access on Site 
| 20 - Moss Valley – Habitat Improvement
09:30 -15:30 20-08-24 Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we conduct habitat improvement tasks along the Moss Brook, SE Sheffield! We will be installing several ‘Large Woody Debris (LWD)’ structures. LWD is essential for healthy rivers, providing shelter for young fish, reducing fine sediments within the channel and trapping organic matter for invertebrates as well as a number of other vital functions. For more information on this and to read about a case study in Somersall Park, Chesterfield, click here. Working with our Fishery Habitat Officer – Matt Duffy – who will be using a chainsaw to fell trees into the channel, volunteers are needed to initially help ensure the felling area is clear of the public, winch trees into position and secure using metal cable and crimps. Winching can be quite physical so some fitness is needed. These sessions will be happening throughout August and September but come along to see what it is all about! Please let Matt or Charlotte know that you will be attending the session by emailing [email protected]. This is particularly important as we need a minimum of three people to run the days. These are full day sessions. We will provide plenty of tea and biscuits but please bring your own lunch and water. When: Tuesday 20th August, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Where: Meeting point to be confirmed – it will either be at Ford Wheel Dam car park at the top of the catchment (https://maps.app.goo.gl/bq3PAnbJhG6CqK7T9) or to the east, nearer Eckington. We will email you on the Monday to confirm so another reason to let us know you’re coming! 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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. We will 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 in and along the river banks, moving trees and debris. All training will be provided. - Swinton Breks – Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 20-08-24 21 Lawrence Dr, Swinton, Mexborough S64 8SN, UK  Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove rubbish from the Swinton Breks off Lawrence Drive. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don Project. When: Tuesday 20th August 10am-1pm Where: We will be meeting on the grass oppersite 19 Lawrence Dr, Swinton, Mexborough S64 8SN. What 3 words: ///belonged.condiment.dwarf. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WRvJY2XSjoaekFZ39 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.
| 21 - Daubenton’s Bat Survey
20:45 -22:30 21-08-24 Join us for a National Bat Monitoring Scheme Waterways Survey, looking for and recording sightings of the wonderful river-loving Daubenton’s Bat. We will be completing two waterways surveys during August, on the 7th and 21st. Please note the different times of each survey as we coordinate bat surveys with sunset times. When: Wednesday 21st August Time: Evening session, meeting at 8.45pm, finishing at 10.30pm Where: Marsh Gate, Doncaster DN5 8AF (parking on the road outside the Doncaster Skate Cooperative, Unit 3, near Everyday Athlete’s Club)
What three words: //////mount.curve.bond
Google maps link: click here What to bring: Walking boots or good trainers, as the path can be muddy and we will be going down some steep slopes near the river.
DCRT will bring hi-vis and bat-detectors and lanterns. Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners. Please note this is a wildlife survey, rather than a bat walk. We are counting numbers of a species of bat.
Please let us know if you’ll be coming so we can plan accordingly – email [email protected] Access on Site:
| 22 - West Wood (Chesterfield) – Heritage Walk
10:00 -13:00 22-08-24 Cannot determine address at this location. This August we will be walking our Heritage Walks around the catchment, checking on our waymarking signs and learning about the catchment history as we go. What to expect: Join us to walk the 5.5 mile West Wood Long Walk, developed as part of a previous DCRT National Lottery Fund project named ‘Hidden Heritage Secret Streams‘. The West Wood includes some of the last remaining pockets of ancient woodland in Chesterfield. Some of the trees have been growing undisturbed here for over four hundred years. Ancient woodland over time has developed special communities of plants and animals that are not found elsewhere. On this walk we will be exploring Ringwood Park and the West Wood. Please be prepared for a very hilly walk with a few steep climbs – worth it for the lovely views! The ground can be muddy and slippery when wet, with lots of steps and slopes. There is also a small ford to cross, so please be prepared to leap over the brook or wear waterproof boots. As part of our volunteer day we will be checking the status of the way markers and updating them if necessary with new ones. We won’t be doing litter picking on this route as we will be focusing on the walk – we will stop to take in the history of the route and to look out for nature! A tea break will be provided by DCRT too. Distance: 5.5 miles
Grading: Circular walk, hills, steps and slopes, small ford to cross
Starting point: Ringwood Park car park, Chesterfield, S43 3HH
Google Maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/etT7yuYbRYcCsdrs7
What3Words: https://w3w.co/train.eating.sticky If you are intending on attending, please let Charlotte know via email ([email protected]) or phone (07561588275).
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26 | 27 - Moss Valley – Habitat Improvement
09:30 -15:30 27-08-24 Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we conduct habitat improvement tasks along the Moss Brook, SE Sheffield! We will be installing several ‘Large Woody Debris (LWD)’ structures. LWD is essential for healthy rivers, providing shelter for young fish, reducing fine sediments within the channel and trapping organic matter for invertebrates as well as a number of other vital functions. For more information on this and to read about a case study in Somersall Park, Chesterfield, click here. Working with our Fishery Habitat Officer – Matt Duffy – who will be using a chainsaw to fell trees into the channel, volunteers are needed to initially help ensure the felling area is clear of the public, winch trees into position and secure using metal cable and crimps. Winching can be quite physical so some fitness is needed. These sessions will be happening throughout August and September but come along to see what it is all about! Please let Matt or Charlotte know that you will be attending the session by emailing [email protected]. This is particularly important as we need a minimum of three people to run the days. These are full day sessions. We will provide plenty of tea and biscuits but please bring your own lunch and water. When: Tuesday 27th August, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Where: Meeting point to be confirmed – it will either be at Ford Wheel Dam car park at the top of the catchment (https://maps.app.goo.gl/bq3PAnbJhG6CqK7T9) or to the east, nearer Eckington. We will email you on the Monday to confirm so another reason to let us know you’re coming! 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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. We will 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 in and along the river banks, moving trees and debris. All training will be provided. - Burcroft Hill – Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 27-08-24 Burcroft Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster DN12 3EE Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to clen up the River Don at Burcroft Hill in Conisbrough. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project. When: Tuesday 11th June 10am-1pm Where: We will be meating at the bottom of Burcroft Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster DN12 3EE. What 3 words: ///drill.justifies.liver. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SwaHEA3WDs81jpoTA 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.
| 28 - Sprotbrough – Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey
11:00 -12:30 28-08-24 Cannot determine address at this location. Where: Sprotbrough Ings, Sprotbrough Parking: On-street parking on Newton Lane under the bridge, google maps link: click here Meeting location: On foot, take a right turn at the end of Newton lane, google maps link: click here When: 11am-12:30pm 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 butterflies and dragonflies 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 practice and learn ID skills, as well as contributing to county records Refreshments (hot drinks) provided at the end of the event. Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners. Please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing [email protected] or texting 07561588215. Sometimes events are cancelled due to flooding on the site or bad weather.
| 29 - Rotherham Centre – Heritage Walk and Clean Up
10:00 -13:00 29-08-24 Cannot determine address at this location. This August we will be walking our Heritage Walks around the catchment, checking on our waymarking signs, picking up litter and learning about the catchment history as we go. What to expect: Join us to walk 1.8 miles Rotherham heritage walk (Don Valley Way Rotherham 1- Cannons). This was developed as part of the DCRT Don Valley Way (DVW). The DVW is a 29 mile walk stretching from Sheffield to Doncaster. This particular circular route is an offshoot of the main way, taking in Rotherham’s town centre and green spaces. As part of our volunteer day we will be checking the status of the way markers and updating them if necessary with new ones. We will also do some litter picking along the way and we will stop to take in the history of the route and to look out for nature! All equipment (gloves, litter pickers, bin bags) will be provided. A tea break will be provided by DCRT too. Distance: 1.8 miles
Grading: Circular walk, urban, paved, some inclines
Starting point: Rotherham Train Station
Google Maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/R1WETcy9dA5y1NMx7
What3Words: https://w3w.co/clay.storms.punk If you are intending on attending, please let Charlotte know via email ([email protected]) or phone (07561588275). - Brook Explorers – Family Bug Hunt at Thorne Community Woodland
13:00 -15:00 29-08-24 Community Wood, Doncaster,, Lock Hill, Thorne, Doncaster DN8 5EP  Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for our summer holiday programme of Brook Explorer nature activities – for families to learn and explore together.Please book a family ticket via eventbrite The event is 1-3pm with nature arts and crafts, plus other activities, in the green space by the car-park. Families are welcome to borrow a picnic blanket, or explore the woodland before or after their bug-hunt. Bug Hunting starts at: 1pm and 2pm (there are limited spaces so please book one ticket for a whole family) Info for parents:
Activities are for children aged 5-11 years old (although the whole family is very welcome), please note all children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please note the woodland is still open to the public. Access: There are no public toilets at this site. The paths can be muddy even in the summer months so please wear appropriate footwear. It is possible to bring a pram down the path if dry.
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