Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to build 2 stiles and put down somne rubber matting to protect the top of the flood bank. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project. 

When: Monday 24th November 2025 10am-2pm (Please note this day may run longer or shorter as we need to complete the work on the day)

Where: We will be meeting on Ings Ln, Arksey, Doncaster DN5 0TA. What 3 words: ///guard.funny.rust. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NWGF3F88Rda3xG5j9

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: We will first need to transport all of the equiptment to the site (a distance of 0.8 miles) and then we will be digging holes to put in the new legs for the stile steps and postcreting them in. We will also be using the drill to attach the top of the steps. We will be installing rubber matts below the stiles to protect the top of the floodbank from foot traffic around the stile. Finally we will be removing the materials from the old stile from the site. 

Joining us?  For this day please let us know you are coming as numbers may be limited on the day if too many people want to attend. 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 clear vegetation from the Hexthorpe Ings to improve the wetland. This day is a part of our All Hands on the Don project. This day will also include activities for outdoor learning such as crafts and ecology activities!

When: Tuesday 25th 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 to cut back vegetation along the banks of the River Don and at the entrance to Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park. 

Task: Vegetation management. Cutting back vegetation along the steep banks of the river to improve viewpoint over the watercourse and manage invasive species. We will be using loppers, saws, shears etc. We will then make habitat piles using the brash.

When: Thursday 27th November 2025, 10am – 1pm

Where: Wardsend Cemetery, Livesey Street, Sheffield, S6 2BL
What three words: https://what3words.com/grows.cross.spine
Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JofyVSe3juUYx8cRA

What to bring: We provide all of the equipment on the day (hand tools, gloves etc) 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].

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.