In this workshop we will be sorting and identifying samples of freshwater invertebrate specimens, with a particular focus on identifying families.
The task will be working through collected samples, sorting the inverts into taxa and then identifying to family where possible.
The data is all going into our citizen science research project to monitor the benefits of river restoration work
Places are limited – to book or sign up as a citizen scientist get in touch with Sally – [email protected]
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove litter from the river Rother just downstream of Canklow Woods, Rotherham.
When: Thursday 24th April 2025, 10am – 1pm
Where: The junction of Canklow Road and Jubilee Street, S60 2JQ
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/comic.sound.before
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BDJHQCseGseWudH96
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] to ensure we have your size.
What to expect: We will be walking along the paths along the river, collecting litter and brining it back up to the road. We will have a break at 11:30 am for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT.
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 volunteer officer Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust at Priory Farm in Renishaw to build leaky barriers across the brook and floodplain to slow flows. There is a lot of Himalayan balsam at the site and it may be that we need to do some clearance of it before being able to build the leaky barriers. We will send an update of the days activities closer to the time but we'll hopefully be able to do both Balsam bashing and leaky barrier building!
Spaces are limited so please book on to this event using the Eventbrite link below.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is weather dependent as the site floods. If it has been, or is forecast to be wet, we may need to postpone. We will contact you if this is the case.
Task: Removing Himalayan balsam and 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: Tuesday 13th May, 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/1325012049709?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust alongside Rotherham Council, as we help to remove the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the Pinch Mill Brook in Whiston.
When: Wednesday 28th May 10am-1pm
Where: We will be meeting on the lay by, adjacent to the fishing ponds of Pinchmill Fishery (Pinchmill Farm, Wickersley, Rotherham S60 4NJ)
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/finishing.dinner.race
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WGTqCjuMrtWXu9Ti7
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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. We can provide wellingtons to borrow on the day but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] to ensure we have your size.
What to expect: We will be walking along the paths along the river, pulling up Himalayan Balsam and leaving it in piles once we have snaped or crushed it below the bottom node. We will have a break at for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT.
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 volunteer officer Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust at Priory Farm in Renishaw to build leaky barriers across the brook and floodplain to slow flows. There is a lot of Himalayan balsam at the site and it may be that we need to do some clearance of it before being able to build the leaky barriers. We will send an update of the days activities closer to the time but we'll hopefully be able to do both Balsam bashing and leaky barrier building!
Spaces are limited so please book on to this event using the Eventbrite link below.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is weather dependent as the site floods. If it has been, or is forecast to be wet, we may need to postpone. We will contact you if this is the case.
Task: Removing Himalayan balsam and 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: Thursday 29th May, 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/priory-farm-leaky-barriers-balsam-bash-tickets-1325039913049?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust alongside Sheffield Council, as we help to remove the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the Shire Brook in Shire Brook Nature Reserve!
When: Thursday 12th June 10am-1pm
Where: We will be meeting in the Car park at Shire Brook Nature Reserve (Shire Brook Nature Reserve Car Park, Stone Ln, Sheffield S13 7BR)
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/posed.tamed.marked
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VRbZA4GVpFQzgr257
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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. You won't need wellies for this site but if you would prefer to wear them, we can provide some if you let us know your size beforehand via [email protected]
What to expect: We will be pulling up Himalayan Balsam and leaving it in piles once we have snaped or crushed it below the bottom node. We will have a break at for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT.
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 volunteer officer Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust alongside Rotherham Council, as we help to remove the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the Pinch Mill Brook in Whiston.
When: Friday 13th June 10am-1pm
Where: We will be meeting on the lay by, adjacent to the fishing ponds of Pinchmill Fishery (Pinchmill Farm, Wickersley, Rotherham S60 4NJ)
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/finishing.dinner.race
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WGTqCjuMrtWXu9Ti7
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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. We can provide wellingtons to borrow on the day but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] to ensure we have your size.
What to expect: We will be walking along the paths along the river, pulling up Himalayan Balsam and leaving it in piles once we have snaped or crushed it below the bottom node. We will have a break at for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT.
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 volunteer officer Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust alongside Rotherham Council, as we help to remove the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the Pinch Mill Brook in Whiston.
When: Wednesday 25th June 10am-1pm
Where: We will be meeting on the lay by, adjacent to the fishing ponds of Pinchmill Fishery (Pinchmill Farm, Wickersley, Rotherham S60 4NJ)
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/finishing.dinner.race
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WGTqCjuMrtWXu9Ti7
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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. We can provide wellingtons to borrow on the day but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] to ensure we have your size.
What to expect: We will be walking along the paths along the river, pulling up Himalayan Balsam and leaving it in piles once we have snaped or crushed it below the bottom node. We will have a break at for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT.
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 volunteer officer Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to remove the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the Moss in the Moss Valley!
When: Wednesday 2nd July, 10am - 1pm
Where: We will be meeting in the Ford Wheel Dam car park, S12 3YD
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/ages.kicked.jazzy
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bq3PAnbJhG6CqK7T9
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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. We can provide wellingtons to borrow on the day but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] to ensure we have your size.
What to expect: We will be walking along the paths along the river, pulling up Himalayan Balsam and leaving it in piles once we have snaped or crushed it below the bottom node. We will have a break at for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT.
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 volunteer officer Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust alongside Rotherham Council, as we help to remove the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the Pinch Mill Brook in Whiston.
When: Wednesday 9th July 10am-1pm
Where: We will be meeting on the lay by, adjacent to the fishing ponds of Pinchmill Fishery (Pinchmill Farm, Wickersley, Rotherham S60 4NJ)
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/finishing.dinner.race
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WGTqCjuMrtWXu9Ti7
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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. We can provide wellingtons to borrow on the day but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] to ensure we have your size.
What to expect: We will be walking along the paths along the river, pulling up Himalayan Balsam and leaving it in piles once we have snaped or crushed it below the bottom node. We will have a break at for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT.
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 volunteer officer Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to remove the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the Moss in the Moss Valley!
When: Wednesday 16th July, 10am - 1pm
Where: We will be meeting in the Ford Wheel Dam car park, S12 3YD
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/ages.kicked.jazzy
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bq3PAnbJhG6CqK7T9
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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. We can provide wellingtons to borrow on the day but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] to ensure we have your size.
What to expect: We will be walking along the paths along the river, pulling up Himalayan Balsam and leaving it in piles once we have snaped or crushed it below the bottom node. We will have a break at for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT.
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 volunteer officer Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.
