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 7th April 2026 10am-1pm

Where: We will be meeting in the car park next to the cannal 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.

Find our stall at the Dronfield Environmental Fun Day. This community organised day is all about nature and sustainability. We will be one of 20 stalls at 3 venues in Dronfield Town Centre. We will be alongside the Wildlife Trust and the Woodland Trust, as well as energy advisors covering heat pumps, retrofitting etc. 

The DCRT stall will provide a chance to chat about the work we do and the potential for project opportunities in the Dronfield area. Please come along to chat to us about potential projects and collaboration opportunities. We will also run two river dipping sessions on the Lea Brook at 11am and 2pm so come find our stall at these times to join in. All equipment for river dipping will be provided but it is essential people (including children) come prepared in their wellington boots. 

Please see more info about the day on their website here: Dronfield Environmental Fun Day

When: Wednesday 8th April 2026, 10am to 4pm

Where: The Peel Centre, High Street, Dronfield, S18 1PY
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Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xjvftj995VBNpYim9

What to expect: This event is free to attend. Come along for a chat and learn about nature!

As part of DCRT’s ‘Hidden Heritage Secret Streams’ National Lottery Heritage Fund project that came to a close a few years ago, volunteers took on a legacy project to keep up the momentum of environmental volunteering in Chesterfield. Members from Transition Chesterfield team hosted a monthly litter pick, operating out of Queens Park in the town centre. They sorted the litter into categories to survey what our biggest polluters were. As their time on the project has also come to an end, DCRT are adopting their schedule! We will be surveying the litter we collect, and building on our dataset of what the biggest polluters are in the area. We will be returning to Queens Park on the second Thursday of every other month. On the alternate months, we will be focusing our efforts elsewhere in Chesterfield so please check the events calendar for more details. 

What: Litter picking along the footpath and cycle routes in and around the Queens Park. This will help remove litter from the environment that may cause harm to wildlife and before it reaches our river systems too. We will be walking on paved areas and not heading into any rivers on this occasion. 

When: Thursday 9th April 2026 10am – 11:30am

Where: Queens Park, Chesterfield, S40 2JX. We will meet at the superbin on the footpath behind the cricket pavilion. Check specific location using links below. 
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Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XgnzAZSEkQZThSXR6

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.