We will be looking for different species of bats, using bat detectors to hear their fantastic calls (which the human ear cannot detect!). Watch and learn how these incredible nocturnal predators hunt for prey and navigate around the landscape using a special kind of sonar.
Funded by the Green Recovery Challenge Fund
Join us for a spring walk around Melton Wood, just north west of Sprotbrough (Doncaster). This one-off event is being held as part of the All Hands on the Don Lottery Funded project. Rebecca, our Project Assistant, will take us around the woods and show us the beautiful spring wildflowers.
This is a great chance to learn more about plant identification. Rebecca is currently undertaking a botany course with the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland so there will be the opportunity to ask questions.
Where: Meeting at the Melton Woods Country Park car park. Sheep Lane, DN5 7ED
When: 10 am start, with the walk lasting approximately 1.5 hours
What to bring: Wear suitable footwear for walking through the woods. Feel free to bring any guides you want. Refreshments will be provided by DCRT at the end of the walk.
Joining us? Please let us know if you are planning to attend by dropping an email to [email protected]
As part of Chesterfield's Walking Festival, Matt Duffy (Fishery Officer) and Debbie Coldwell (Natural Flood Management (NFM) Officer) for a guided walk along the River Hipper and Holmebrook.
Starting at the confluence of the River Hipper and Rother, we will be strolling the riverside footpath taking in aspects of fishery management and NFM along the way. The route follows footpaths but these may be muddy so please wear appropriate clothing. Once at Queen’s Park, we will then follow the Holmebrook through the county park ending the walk at the pavilion where walkers will be able to use the toilet and have lunch in the café if required.
Take this opportunity to learn more about the work DCRT do in your local area and ask questions about all things fishery and natural flood management!
Location: End of Clayton Street, S41 0DU
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Date: Wednesday 15th May
10 am prompt start, with the walk lasting approximately 3 hours
Book tickets: This event is free to attend but spaces must be booked through the Chesterfield Walking Festival website here.
NOTE: This walk is linear. It will not finish in the same location it started so please be aware of this for any return journeys.
As part of Chesterfield Walking Festival, Debbie our NFM officer, will be guiding a walk around Grassmoor Country Park to explore a recently completed flood alleviation and habitat creation scheme. Find out how DCRT are using nature-friendly ways to catch and store water - reducing flood risk, protecting people and benefitting wildlife.
We will explore 4 different zones in the park that have been created to capture and store rainfall and runoff, reducing pressure on the local river network during heavy rainfall, and completing the circular park route with 360-degree views over Chesterfield.
We will be on and off path during this walk and it may be muddy underfoot so appropriate footwear is recommended. This walk is circular so we will finish back at the car park.
Location: South car park off Birkin Lane, S42 5DA
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Date: Friday 17th May
10 am prompt start, with the walk lasting about 1.5 hours
Book tickets: This event is free to attend but spaces must be booked through the Chesterfield Walking Festival website here.
