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6 | 7 - Hexthorpe Ings – Wetland Restoration
10:00 -13:00 07-10-25 Cannot determine address at this location.  Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to clear vegitation from the wetland at Hexthorpe Ings. This day is a part of our All Hands on the Don project. When: Tuesday 7th October 2025 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. 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. We will also use trees form the site to create a willow spoial fence along the site creating a living fence. 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.
| 8 | 9 - Queens Park – Clean Up
10:00 -11:30 09-10-25 Cannot determine address at this location. As part of DCRT’s ‘Hidden Heritage Secret Streams’ National Lottery Heritage Fund project that came to a close a few years ago, volunteers took on a legacy project to keep up the momentum of environmental volunteering in Chesterfield. Members from Transition Chesterfield team hosted a monthly litter pick, operating out of Queens Park in the town centre. They sorted the litter into categories to survey what our biggest polluters were. As their time on the project has also come to an end, DCRT are adopting their schedule! We will be surveying the litter we collect, and reporting our finds to the Preventing Plastic Pollution scheme. This contributes to a nationwide set of data about litter. We will be returning to Queens Park on the second Thursday of every other month. On the alternate months, we will be focusing our efforts elsewhere in Chesterfield so please check the events calendar for more details. What: Litter picking along the footpath and cycle routes in and around the Queens Park. This will help remove litter from the environment that may cause harm to wildlife and before it reaches our river systems too. We will be walking on paved areas and not heading into any rivers on this occasion. When: Thursday 9th October 10 – 11:30am Where: Queens Park, Chesterfield, S40 2JX. We will meet at the superbin on the footpath behind the cricket pavilion. Check specific location using links below.
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/invite.button.sulk
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XgnzAZSEkQZThSXR6 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 and anything needed for the weather (waterproofs, sun hats etc). Joining us? All are welcome but 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.
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13 - Wetland Bird Survey – Fishlake
10:00 -12:00 13-10-25 Main Street, Fishlake, Doncaster Where: Great Ings, Fishlake
Meeting at: On-street parking on Main Street down from the pub/church
What three words: ///heaven.abode.portfolio
Google maps link: click here When: 10am-Midday What to bring: Walking boots or wellies that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy! It gets very cold on the site so wrap up warm
Bring binoculars if you have them or borrow a pair of ours.
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
| 14 - Hexthorpe Ings – Wetland Restoration
10:00 -15:00 14-10-25 Cannot determine address at this location.  Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to clear vegitation from the Hexthorpe Ings to improve the wetland. This day is a part of our All Hands on the Don project. When: Tuesday 14th October 2025 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. We will also use trees form the site to create a willow spoial fence along the site creating a living fence. 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.
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20 - CANCELLED Nature Counts: Wardsend Cemetery Bird Survey
10:00 -12:00 20-10-25 1A Club Mill Rd, Sheffield S6 2FH, UK  CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER 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 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 here 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 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 Sally Hyslop All data is recorded and can be viewed on the NatureCounts Website, Wardsend Cemetery Project. Access on Site: 
| 21 | 22 - German Tunnel – Cleanup Day
10:00 -13:00 22-10-25 Doncaster Ln, Church Ln, Adwick le Street, Doncaster DN6 7AQ  Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to clean up the small stream at the German Tunel in Adwick close to Adwick Train Station. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don Project! When: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 10am-1pm Where: We will be meeting at the junction where Church Land and Doncaster Lane meet. Adress: Doncaster Ln, Church Ln, Adwick le Street, Doncaster DN6 7AQ. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/a39yuLiyMm7nsvL99 What 3 words: ///mammoths.neck.haggle 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 of 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 Anthony Cox 07384543124. - Extended Riverfly Survey of the Went
10:30 -15:30 22-10-25 Cannot determine address at this location. Extended Riverfly Survey Day on the Went – Wednesday 22nd October, starting at 10.30am.
Come and try out the extended riverfly survey method and help investigate pollution issues on the Went.
Our 3rd survey of the Went A1 Viaduct Outfalls aims to collect further data to better understand how the pollution from the A1 viaduct impacts the river Went.We will be using the Extended Riverfly survey method looking for 33 groups of freshwater invertebrate
Come and try out the extended survey method and up your identification skills at the same time! What is the Extended method?
Extended Riverfly is intended for people who already have a few years’ experience in using RMI. They should already be familiar with the basic eight RMI target groups and have got know many of the other river invertebrate groups. Extended Riverfly is an expansion of the original RMI method that uses 33 invertebrate groups, including the basic eight RMI groups. It includes most of the major groups of macroinvertebrates you are likely to find in your samples and gives more nuanced idea of what is going on in the river than RMI; the river’s quality, possible stressors and its biodiversity. Rather than being a replacement for the monthly RMI sampling, Extended Riverfly is best used on a seasonal (especially spring and autumn) or annual basis to assess, for example, the performance of river restorations or the impacts of outfalls. This survey day will help you gain the skills to become an Extended Riverfly Surveyor (please note you will need to attend at least 2 training surveys to get signed off as an extended RMI monitor). For more information about the Extended Riverfly scheme: https://www.riverflies.org/extended-riverfly-intro-2024 Before the day – please watch the training powerpoint lecture ahead of the day and complete the short online quiz Where: Meet outside St John’s Church to walk down to the survey site as a group (10 min walk) Parking is best on the road near the Wentbridge House Hotel, rather than by the church which is on a very narrow track.
Access: Nearest toilets are at Wentbridge House Hotel.
You won’t be expected to go into the river, but please wrap up very warm for a day in the cold!
Times: 10:30 – 15:30 10:30-11:00: Teas and coffees, intro to the day and the extended scheme 11:00- 13:00: Work together to identify first sample, record results
13:00-13:30: Break for lunch and refreshments
13:30 -15:30: Collect and identify second sample, record results Please RSVP so we know to wait for you at the Church and in case of cancellation
Cancellation: If it’s heavily raining or the river levels have risen we will postpone the event. Please check your emails before the event as we will decide this by 9am on the day.
| 23 - Blonk Street – Clean Up
10:00 -13:00 23-10-25 Cannot determine address at this location.  Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove litter in and along the River Don in Sheffield. We will be aiming to remove litter from the river banks. We will be accessing the river by the slope down from the footpath. When: Thursday 23rd October, 10am – 1pm Where: We will be meeting in Windrush Way car park. This car park is small and fills up easily. Please do wait at the meeting place in case I have difficultly parking the van. For volunteers, I would recommend the Victoria Quays car park which is relatively cheap but a 5 min walk to the meet up point. Alternatively there is the NCP Blonk Street which is just the other side of the river so a shorter walk but more expensive. Either way, please claim back your travel expenses!
Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/295NS9CCybuVYwi37
what3words: https://w3w.co/silk.sling.living What to expect: We will be working along the banks of the river, collecting litter and bringing it back up to the road. We will have a break at 11:30 am for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT. 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. 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. - POSTPONED Wild Tulip Reintroductions
12:00 -14:00 23-10-25 Nursery Ln, Sprotbrough, Doncaster DN5, UK  PLEASE NOTE: This day has been postponed due to Storm Benjamin – rescheduled for Thurs 20th November Join DCRT and the Don Gorge Conservation group for a lunch break & refreshments followed by an hour of bulb planting Parking – Spots on Nursery Lane, up the road from the Boat Inn, 5 min walk away from Mill Lane
Meet at the corner of Mill Lane by the van at Midday, please use this pin – https://maps.app.goo.gl/PUqxeH77g8Psm5wb9
We will then walk to the fish pass by the river. Please bring a packed lunch and wrap up warm 
Wild Tulips, Doncaster Factsheet-2
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27 - POSTPONED Young Nature Skills Day: Bushcraft at the Salmon Pass
11:00 -15:00 27-10-25 Nursery Ln, Sprotbrough, Doncaster DN5, UK  PLEASE NOTE: This event has been postponed due to low sign-ups the rescheduled date will be announced soon. Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust and learn bushcraft skills!
Work around a campfire and learn how to cook a campfire lunch, with an activity about rivers and weirs from the DCRT team, and learn how to make your own catapult! This event is open to 13-18 y/o, for more information please click or tap here to check out our DCRT Youth page! When: 11am-3pm
We can provide a lift from our office on Wheatley Hall Road or Doncaster train station at the start and end of the day, if you let us know in advance. Where: Meeting at Nursery Lane Car Park, near the Boat Inn with a short walk to the Salmon Pass. What to do if I want to attend?
Please let us know that you want to join us by emailing [email protected] or by texting Anthony Cox on 07384543124 If you are between the ages of 13-15, please ask your parent/guardian to get in touch to complete a parental consent form. You can come along without a parent, however we do require signed permission from a parent or guardian in advance. If you are aged 16+ please let the DCRT team know if you wish to help out on our events so we can get you signed up as a volunteer. Written permission is not required but please let your parent or guardian know you are planning on attending and give them our details.
| 28 - Priory Farm – Leaky Barriers (NFM)
10:00 -13:00 28-10-25 Cannot determine address at this location. Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust at Priory Farm in Renishaw to secure existing leaky barriers and build new ones across the brook and floodplain. As water levels in the brook rise during heavy rainfall, they will hit the leaky barriers, back up behind them and spill into safe spaces in the floodplain, creating temporary storage of flood flows. Spaces are limited so please book on to this event using the Eventbrite link below. PLEASE NOTE: This event is weather dependent as the site floods. If it has been, or is forecast to be very wet, we may need to postpone. We will contact you if this is the case. Task: Secure existing leaky barriers and build new ones using hand tools (e.g. hand saws, loppers, maul) and lifting aids (e.g. timber tongs and log lifters) to prepare, move and fix logs into position. When: Tuesday 28th October, 10am-1pm Where: Priory Farm woodlands (off Barbers Row), Renishaw What 3 Words: ///music.form.inform Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bPbcpqSzg5hmw5Kj9 What to bring: We provide all of the equipment on the day but please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work including long sleeves and trousers that you don’t mind getting muddy! Waterproofs are also worth bringing if you have them. Steel toe wellies will be required which we will provide but you’re welcome to bring your own if you have them. We will also provide refreshments and biscuits for a tea break but please bring water and any other food you may need. Joining us? All are welcome but please note this site is not completely accessible to all so please check the access advice below. There are limited spaces at this event due to the nature of the work so it is essential to book on using the link below. Any queries please contact [email protected] / 07741 747283 Book your space here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1776256714649?aff=oddtdtcreator - Stainforth and Hatfield Station – Cleanup Day
10:00 -13:00 28-10-25 Station Rd, Hatfield, Stainforth, Doncaster DN7 4EQ  Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove litter from in and around the unamed stream close to Hatfield and Stainforth Station. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project. When: Tuesday 28th October 10am-1pm Where: We will be meeting on the corner of South End Station Road where it meets the footpath down from the bridge over the railway. Address: Station Rd, Hatfield, Stainforth, Doncaster DN7 4EQ. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WjTPGYAmvXQ9QiK1A What 3 Words: ///inherits.stormed.cobble 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.
| 29 - Hexthorpe Ings – Wetland Restoration
10:00 -15:00 29-10-25 Cannot determine address at this location. Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to clear vegitation from the Hexthorpe Ings to improve the wetland. This day is a part of our All Hands on the Don project. When: Wednesday 29th October 2025 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. - Sinister Stories of the Don Catchment – Ghost Walk
15:30 -18:30 29-10-25 Nursery Ln, Sprotbrough, Doncaster DN5, UK  Booking is required as this walk may be cancelled in adverse weather and places are limited
Please email [email protected] to book a place (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a Ghost Walk along the River Don – a 4 mile walk (2.5 hours) through the lost village of Levitt Hagg, across Conisbrough Viaduct and along the river Don – horrifying tales of witch trials, boggarts & ghostly encounters included along the way… Meeting at Nursery Lane on the canal, setting off at 3.30pm.
Limited Parking is on Nursery Lane & Sprotbrough Village, please plan ahead and make sure you have time to find a spot.
Walk finishes at the Boat Inn for a warm-up and hot drink. Access: Steep paths, tricky terrain and low light levels mean this walk is only suitable for confident walkers. Please wear good boots and consider bringing walking poles if you need them, as the paths are uneven, muddy and slippery in places. Lanterns will be provided.
| 30 - Dronfield Nature Park – Clean Up
10:00 -13:00 30-10-25 Cannot determine address at this location. Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust to remove litter from the River Done in the Dronfield Nature Park. Task: Litter picking. We will be working along the bankside and within the river to remove litter. When: Thursday 30th October 2025, 10am – 1pm Where: Dronfield Nature Park, 268 Chesterfield Rd, S18 1XJ
There is parking available over the railway bridge at the entrance to the park. The DCRT van will not have crossed the bridge due to the weight limit. What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/winks.shop.river Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BLvdqKxmApda4eyf6 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]. We will be having a tea break at 11:30 with all refreshments 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 Volunteering Officer Charlotte on 07561588275. - Have a go! River Clean-Up Taster
11:00 -13:00 30-10-25 Askern Rd, Bentley, Doncaster DN5 0HU  We will be at the #TeamWildAction day with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust at the Bentley Pavillion, Doncaster. Find our stall to join us for a river clean up taster session! Drop by and find out about volunteering with DCRT Please note, you will need to access the river by a ladder. PPE including waders and equipment is provided by DCRT.
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