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Don Discovery Bioblitz at Wardsend Cemetery

10-08-17 12:00 - 15:00
Address: 1A Club Mill Rd, Sheffield S6 2FH, UK

Photo Credit: Howard Bayley

Discover the incredible nature that lives in the wild Wardsend Cemetery and on the river Don. Find as many different species of birds, bugs, bats and beasties as you can before the day runs out!

In partnership with the Friends of Wardsend Cemetery, the Blue Loop, Sorby Natural History Society, the University of Sheffield & Museums Sheffield. Don Catchment Rivers Trust are celebrating the recovery of Sheffield’s rivers and the return of amazing wildlife, with a day of interactive nature activities for kids, families, beginners and experts – a Don Discovery Bioblitz

Drop in and see us on the day between 12 and 3pm for free nature activities including:
● River Dipping with the Friends of the Blue Loop
● Otter Signs and Spraints Investigation with Dr Deborah Dawson and Dr Natalie dos Remedios (University of Sheffield), Amy Withers (University of Leeds), Sara Blackburn, Ben Keywood & Jayne Scally (Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust), Sarah Proctor, Joe Margetts and Barry Soames (Moors for the Future Partnership)
● Bug Hunting with Don Catchment Rivers Trust & Moors for the Future Partnership
● Arts & Crafts Activities and fly-tying

Walks & Talks with wildlife experts throughout the day
● (12.30-1pm) History of Fish in the Don Talk with Chris Firth MBE
● (1-1.30pm) Nature Tracks and Trails – looking for small mammals, slugs and snails with experts Val and Bob Clinging from Sorby Natural History Society
● (1.30-2pm) Butterfly & Bee walk with Ben Keywood from Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust and Joe Margetts from Moors for the Future Partnership
● (2-2.30pm) River Bird Walk with Don Catchment Rivers Trust

● (8.30-10.00pm)Evening Bat Walk led by Alistair Mclean, the Curator of Natural Science for Museums Sheffield and bat expert Kate Denton from the University of Greenwich. Email [email protected] to reserve a place.

Parking is limited on site but Bioblitz Guests are able to park for FREE at Owlerton Stadium, a short walk away on Livesey Street. To reach the Cemetery please use the postcode S62ET and follow the road to the end of Livesey Street. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. The site is only partly accessible with steep hills and some uneven ground.

Related upcoming events

  • Young Nature Skills Day: Bushcraft at the Salmon Pass
    09-04-25 12:00 - 09-04-25 15:00

    Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust and learn about how we conserve Atlantic Salmon on the banks of the river Don. 
    Learn how DCRT have helped bring Atlantic Salmon back to the river Don through conservation - discover why the salmon disappeared and how we are working to bring them back to the Don!
    Work together to build a campfire, using traditional tools such as flint and steel. We'll be cooking a campfire lunch (toasties and s'mores) with a talk about salmon conservation from the DCRT team.
    As it's Easter there will also be some easter-themed bushcraft activities!

     

    This event is open to 13-25 year olds, for more information please click or tap here to check out our DCRT Youth page!

     

    When: 12pm-3pm
    We can provide a lift from our office on Wheatley Hall Road or Doncaster train station at the start and end of the day, if you let us know in advance.

    Where: Nursery Lane Car Park, near the Boat Inn with a short walk to the Salmon Pass.

    What to do if I want to attend? 
    Please let us know that you want to join us by emailing [email protected] or by texting one of our team: Anthony Cox on 07384543124 or Sally Hyslop on 07780 333743 

     

    If you are between the ages of 13-15, please ask your parent/guardian to get in touch to complete a parental consent form. You can come along without a parent, however we do require signed permission from a parent or guardian in advance.

    If you are aged 16+ please let the DCRT team know if you wish to help out on our events so we can get you signed up as a volunteer. Written permission is not required but please let your parent or guardian know you are planning on attending and give them our details.

  • Conisbrough Bat Walk
    16-04-25 20:30 - 16-04-25 21:45

    Sign up for a Bat Walk around the River Don and Don Ponds, near Burcorft Hill in Conisbrough 

    Watch and learn how these incredible nocturnal predators hunt for prey and navigate around the landscape using a special kind of sonar.

    We will be looking for different species of bats, using bat detectors to hear their fantastic calls (which the human ear cannot detect!).

    Places are limited, please email [email protected] to book a spot!

    Date: Thursday 16th April
    Start time: 8.30pm

    Finish time: 9.45pm

    Location: 
    The Don Ponds
    Please meet us at the end of Burcroft Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster DN12 3EQ (opposite numbers 45-53)
    On street Parking is available at the end of Burcroft Hill (click here) 
    Access:
    The walk is very short and on flat ground, but please be aware we will be walking at night. Please let us know of any access requirements when booking a place.
    Lanterns will be provided for attendees. Please wrap up warm!
     

     

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