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 6th May 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.

Learn to identify signs of water voles in the field with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust with expert Helen Norford.

Timings and details will be confirmed two weeks before the event. Please let us know your shoe size so that we may provide waders on the day.

Limited spaces available, priority will be given to our volunteers! Please email [email protected] to sign up.

This year we will be continuing our butterfly surveys at Grassmoor Country Park as part of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme. Come along to our monthly 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 second 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 a 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 12th May 12:30 – 2pm
Where: Grassmoor Country park, South car park off Birkin Lane
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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:

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust at Priory Farm in Renishaw to build leaky barriers across the brook and floodplain to slow flows. There is a lot of Himalayan balsam at the site and it may be that we need to do some clearance of it before being able to build the leaky barriers. We will send an update of the days activities closer to the time but we’ll hopefully be able to do both Balsam bashing and leaky barrier building!

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 wet, we may need to postpone. We will contact you if this is the case.

Task: Removing Himalayan balsam and creating leaky barriers 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 13th May, 10am-1pm

Where: Priory Farm woodlands (off Barbers Row), Renishaw

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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].

Book your space here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1325012049709?aff=oddtdtcreator