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Newfield Spring Woods (Moss Valley) – NFM Volunteer Day (must book)

26-05-23 10:00 - 13:00
Newfield Spring Woods
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Tasks: Leaky dam & vegetation surveys

Timing: 10am – 1pm

We will be carrying out surveys around the leaky barriers we’ve been installing to slow flows during heavy rainfall to help us get a better understanding of if and how these barriers influence the river channel where they are installed including the bank sides and vegetation. Training will be given on the day and though some experience of plant ID would be helpful, it’s not essential. Access to sites is through woodland on rough ground. All welcome! 

 

Sturdy footwear (wellies preferably), long sleeves, trousers and waterproofs are recommended. All other equipment will be provided.

 

There are a limited number of spaces available so you will need to book on to this session in advance.

 

Please register through this ticket link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newfield-spring-wood-volunteer-day-leaky-dam-surveys-tickets-616363157797

 

If you’ve not volunteered with us before or have any queries about the day, please contact us at [email protected].

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    Join us to walk the 2.5 mile Hollingwood Hoop, developed as part of a previous DCRT National Lottery Fund project named 'Hidden Heritage Secret Streams'. The route follows the Chesterfield Canal and then loops back via the River Rother. 

     

    As part of our volunteer day we will be checking the status of the way markers and updating them if necessary with new ones. We will also do some litter picking along the way and potentially some vegetation management along the footpath. We will also stop to take in the history of the route and to look out for nature! All equipment (gloves, litter pickers, bin bags) will be provided. A tea break will be provided by DCRT too. 

     

    The walk is mostly flat, but sections may get muddy, so please wear appropriate footwear.
    Distance: 2½ miles
    Grading: Easy Circular walk, several stiles
    Starting point: Hollingwood Hub car park (not the hub itself!)
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    If you are intending on attending, please let Charlotte know via email ([email protected]) or phone (07561588275).

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