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 5th November 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.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove litter from the Brook Dike in Wath-Upon-Dearne just upstream of the river Dearne. 

When: Thursday 6th November 2025, 10am – 1pm

Where: The public footpath entrance opposite 63 Moor Rd, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham S63 7RS. There is free parking along Moor Road. 
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/pimples.decking.jetted
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VHKQwjbgg6yEEHvx9

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. The banks of the Dike along this footpath are steep and we will work as a team to collect litter from the Brook and on the opposite bank and bring them back up to road level. Those who are less confident on steeper gradients can stick to the footpath. We will have a break at 11:30 am for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT. There are public toilets in the nearby Tesco.

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.

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

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 11th November 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.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove debris from the River Hipper and along the Spital Trail. This session will involve in-channel work. 

When: Thursday 13th November 2025, 10am – 1pm

Where: Meet at the end of Clayton St, Tannery S41 0DU.
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/chain.maps.crops
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 entering the river under the railway bridge to collect litter and large items in the watercourse. DCRT will provide waders, life jackets etc for this. For those who prefer to stay on land, a team can litter pick along the footpaths of the Spital Trail. These footpaths can be muddy after rainfall events so please wear sturdy shoes. 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.