- 0505.February.Wednesday
Hexthorpe Ings - Wetland Restoration
Hexthorpe IngsCannot determine address at this location.Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to daylight and restore the wetland at Hexthorpe Ings. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project.
When: Wednesday 5th February 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.
- 0606.February.Thursday
Ave Farm - Hedgerow Maintenance
David Clayton's Farm NFMAve Farm, ChesterfieldJoin the Don Catchment Rivers Trust to prune hedgerows at the farm adjacent to the River Rother. This well help them grow back fuller, retaining more water and supporting greater biodiversity.
Task: Vegetation management. Pruning hawthorn, blackthorne etc using loppers, saws, shears. We will also need to remove the tree guards present from when we planted them a few years ago.
When: Thursday 6th February 2025, 10am – 1pmWhere: Farmland off Ave Farm track, on the east side of the river.
Please note there is limited parking available at the meeting point. If you intend to drive it would be greatly appreciated if you could park nearby and walk to the meeting point. The Avenue Country Park car park is about a 15 minute walk away (see map below). A DCRT staff member will be in the Avenues car park at 9.45am to show people the way so please be there in time to meet them if you would like to walk together to the meeting point. For any further info please contact us at [email protected]What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/times.origin.outcasts
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4RxFbCQCiBeHPn2H8
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].
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.
- 1111.February.Tuesday
Hexthorpe Ings - Footpath Maintenence
Hexthorpe IngsCannot determine address at this location.Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to reinstate the footpath around Hexthorpe Ings! This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project.
When: Tuesday 11th February 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 work to cut through vegitation around the Hexthorpe Ings to create a footpath for members of the public to use in the future. We will also be cutting back overgrown vegitation on the existing footpath.
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.
- 1212.February.Wednesday
Rother Rec (Lincoln Street) - Clean Up
Rother Rec - Lincoln Street15 Lincoln St, Chesterfield S40 2TW, UKJoin the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to clean up along the river Rother.
When: Wednesday 12th February 2025, 10am – 1pm
Where: Please meet near the junction of Rothervale Road and Lincoln St (Derby Road end), S40 2EW
What 3 words: ///data.noisy.zips
Google Maps pin: https://goo.gl/maps/mgKV687fMGV9BmBz5What to bring: We will provide all necessary equipment and refreshments. Please wear is appropriate outdoor clothing (waterproof, long sleeves and trousers) and sturdy shoes. We can provide wellingtons to borrow on the day but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] or contacting task leader Charlotte Landry-Jennings.
Tasks include: Litter picking
Contact us: Let us know if you are coming as a new volunteer via email at [email protected]
Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice below.
- 1313.February.Thursday
Transition Chesterfield – Clean Up
Queens Park/SuperbinCannot determine address at this location.Let’s Get Litter Sorted
Now 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.
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
10/11/2016
