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1 | 2 - Barnby Dun – Cleanup Day
10:00 -13:00 02-09-25 Forstead Land, Barnby Dun, Doncaster  Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove litter from the bank of the River Don at Barnby Dun. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project. When: Tuesday 2nd September 2025 10am-1pm Where: We will be meeting in the car park next to the canal in Barnby Dun off Forstead Lane. What 3 Words: ///surely.cork.purchaser. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DGArLnVv4Za63aVc6 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.
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8 - Wetland Bird Survey – Fishlake
10:00 -12:00 08-09-25 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 - CANCELLED – Butterfly Transect Survey at Grassmoor Country Park
12:30 -14:00 08-09-25 Grassmoor Country Park, Birkin Lane, Chesterfield, S42 5DA  This event is cancelled due to staff illness. 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 8th September 12:30 – 2pm
Where: Grassmoor Country park, South car park off Birkin Lane
What3words: https://what3words.com/ensemble.beards.germinate
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:
| 9 - St Oswalds Church – Cleanup Day
10:00 -12:00 09-09-25 Cannot determine address at this location. Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to clear litter from the Don Vally Way extension route and in the Glass Park! This volunteer day is a part of the All Hands on the Don Project. When: Tuesday 9th September 10am-12pm Please note this day is one hour shorter than usual Where: We will be meeting in the small car park next the the canal and St Oswald’s Church. Adress: End of Pilkington Road, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster DN3 1EF. What 3 Words: ///disbelief.trifle.reform. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WySF6B8Qg2QUoiQs6 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. We also provide a tea kit for refreshments on the day, please let us know in advance if you have any alergies so we can cater for this. 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.
| 10 - Priory Farm – Leaky Barriers (NFM)
10:00 -13:00 10-09-25 Cannot determine address at this location. Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust at Priory Farm in Renishaw to build leaky barriers 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. We are likely to have a film crew with us on the day from an Estonian environmental TV programme! 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: 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: Wednesday 10th September, 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/1582384898829?aff=oddtdtcreator - Sprotbrough – Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey
11:00 -12:30 10-09-25 Where: Sprotbrough Ings, Sprotbrough Parking: On-street parking on Newton Lane under the bridge, google maps link: click here Meeting location: On foot, take a right turn at the end of Newton lane, google maps link: click here When: 11am-12:30pm 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 identification sheets. What to expect: Identifying butterflies and dragonflies 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 practice and learn ID skills, as well as contributing to county records Refreshments (hot drinks) provided at the end of the event. Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners. Please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing [email protected] or texting 07561588215. Sometimes events are cancelled due to flooding on the site or bad weather.
| 11 - Queens Park – Clean Up
10:00 -13:00 11-09-25 Cannot determine address at this location. Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust in collecting litter from the River Hipper at Queen’s Park. What: Litter picking from the River Hipper in wellies/waders. There may be the option to stay on land and help ferry the items to the collection point. When: Thursday 11th September, 10am – 1pm. This session may finish earlier if we collect everything we can in that stretch of river. Where: Queens Park, Chesterfield, S40 1XZ. We will meet at the slipway into the River Hipper along the cycle route behind the cafe.
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/flown.wink.usage
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UeJzANo34VpncqwE8
There is some free parking on Boythorpe Road or the North Car Park. Please claim back travel expenses including parking. 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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15 | 16 - Don Aqueduct Heritage Walk
10:00 -12:30 16-09-25 Forstead Land, Barnby Dun, Doncaster  Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we walk along the canal from Barnby Dun up to the Don Aqueduct and learn about the historical significance of the area and its structures. This event is a part of the All Hands on the Don project! We will be heading from Barnby Dun along the Don Navigation Canal and the New Junction Canal to the Don Aqueduct. You will hear about the significance of the canals to Doncaster and the wider South Yorkshire region. Learn how and why the region has changed over time through the work of Cornelius Vermuyden and see some of the historic structures in the landscape. Please note we will be walking 3 miles along the canal which is mostly unpaved and has stiles and steps. Booking is preferred so that we can better manage the event. Please email [email protected] to book a spot! Time: Tuesday 16th September 2025 10am – 12:30pm (please note this is an estimate for the walk and this event may over run) Meeting Location: We will be meeting in the car park just over the bridge from Barnby DUn off Forstead Lane. Barnby Dun Canal car park, Forstead Lane, Barnby Dun, Dn3 1EB. Please note there is limited parking in the carpark but theres lots of potential for street parking in Barnby Dun! Access: The walk will take approximately 4.4 miles which should be 2 ½ to 3 hours at a leisurely pace, with frequent stops to take in heritage and wildlife. The route is not wholly accessible and sensible clothing and footwear is recommended. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
| 17 | 18 - Conisbrough Viaduct Heritage Walk
10:00 -12:30 18-09-25 Conisbrough Railway Station, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3DQ  As part of Heritage Open Days – Join DCRT for a walk looking at the architecture and the natural & historic hertiage of the River Don around Conisbrough. Join DCRT on a guided circular walk from Conisbrough Railway Station, exploring architecture associated with the River Don and the wider heritage of the Don Gorge. Stops will take in, caves, castle views, the mighty Conisbrough Viaduct and more. Booking is preferred so that we can better manage the event. Please email [email protected] to book a spot! Date: Thursday 18th September Start time: 10.00am Finish time: 12:30pm approx Meeting location: Conisbrough Train Station
Please meet us at the River Don side of the station. Conisbrough Train Station, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3DQ. On street Parking is available on Colliery Road near the old Earth Centre Welcome Hall (click here) Access: The walk will take approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours at a leisurely pace, with frequent stops to take in heritage and wildlife. The route is not wholly accessible and sensible clothing and footwear is recommended. Well behaved dogs are welcome. - Dalton Brook – Clean Up
10:00 -13:00 18-09-25 Cannot determine address at this location.  Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust to remove litter (and shopping trollies) from in and around the Dalton Brook. Dalton Parish Council have kindly invited us to use the facilities in their hall. They have a community cafe from 9-12pm so feel free to come along early to enjoy some refreshments. Task: Litter picking. We will be working along the bankside and within the brook to remove litter.
When: Thursday 18th September 2025, 10am – 1pm
Where: Dalton Parish Hall, Doncaster Road, Dalton, Rotherham S65 3ET
Parking available in the hall car park. What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/likely.town.cities Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5mxZufCr1dPL87bs6 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 assistant Ben Curl 07842631352.
| 19 - Crimpsall Sluice – Mural Protective Coating Application
12:00 -15:00 19-09-25 Cannot determine address at this location.  Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to add a protective coating to the new mural on Crimpsall Sluice! This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don Project. When: Friday 19th September 12pm-3pm Where: Crimpsall Sluice. What 3 Words: ///gossip.area.locked Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BFQYnKfKjcK13oYk8 Parking: Please park in any oif the nearby paid carparks and claim back the cost on your expenses. 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 also provide a boilersuit for painting if you let us know you are coming in advance. 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. We also provide a tea kit for refreshments on the day, please let us know in advance if you have any alergies so we can cater for this. 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.
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22 - Nature Counts: Wardsend Cemetery Bird Survey
10:00 -12:00 22-09-25 1A Club Mill Rd, Sheffield S6 2FH, UK  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: 
| 23 - Hexthorpe Ings – Footpath Clearance
10:00 -15:00 23-09-25 Cannot determine address at this location. Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to clear vegitation from the footpath at Hexthorpe Ings. This day is a part of our All Hands on the Don project. When: Tuesday 23rd September 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 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. 
| 24 - Fishlake – Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey
11:00 -12:30 24-09-25 Main Street, Fishlake, Doncaster Where: Great Ings, Fishlake Meeting at: On-street parking on Main Street, Google maps link click here When: 11am-12:30pm 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 identification sheets. What to expect: Identifying butterflies and dragonflies 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 ID skills, as well as contributing to county records Refreshments (hot drinks) provided at the end of the event. Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners. Please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing [email protected] or texting 07561588215. Sometimes events are cancelled due to flooding on the site or bad weather.
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29 | 30 - Hexthorpe Ings – Footpath Clearance
10:00 -15:00 30-09-25 Cannot determine address at this location. Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to clear vegitation from the footpath at Hexthorpe Ings. This day is a part of our All Hands on the Don project. When: Tuesday 30th September 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 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.
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