- 2222.September.Monday
Nature Counts: Wardsend Cemetery Bird Survey
Wardsend Cemetery1A Club Mill Rd, Sheffield S6 2FH, UKSheffield & 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 hereWhat 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 HyslopAll data is recorded and can be viewed on the NatureCounts Website, Wardsend Cemetery Project.
Access on Site:
- 2323.September.Tuesday
Hexthorpe Ings - Footpath Clearance
Hexthorpe IngsCannot 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.
- 2424.September.Wednesday
Fishlake - Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey
Fishlake Main StreetMain Street, Fishlake, DoncasterWhere: 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.
- 2525.September.ThursdayNo events
- 2626.September.FridayNo events
- 2727.September.SaturdayNo events
- 2828.September.SundayNo events
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
10/11/2016
