A must for all volunteers working on the river. We will learn about Non-Native Invasive Species on the river, how we can help deal with the problem and how we can avoid spreading them.
Location: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust – Potteric Car, Doncaster.
Time: 10am – 3pm
Refreshments & Lunch provided
Please book your place by downloading a booking form here
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove litter from the Shirtcliff Brook in Handsworth
When: Thursday 2nd May 2024 10am – 1pm
Where: 33 Severnside Drive
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/gained.donor.enable
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3pS5JbfbjVCRFrkz7
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 in the wood, 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 as we work to remove litter from the river Rother just downstream of Canklow Woods, Rotherham.
When: Thursday 9th May 2024, 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 as we work to remove litter near the river Rother along Wain Avenue, Chesterfield
When: Thursday 16th May 2024, 10am – 1pm
Where: Meet near the junction of Camlough Walk and Wain Avenue. The van will be just up Camlough lane where there is free parking/no double yellow lines.
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/luck.jukebox.pokers
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TxPG9fJcxoRwXya17
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 by 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.
As part of DCRT’s All Hands on the Don project, we are delighted to open our latest Photography Competition
The River Don is a river back from the dead. It’s time to stop being down about the past industrial degradation of the Don and start celebrating – injecting positivity into a wonderful river that is special for its wildlife, history, and communities! Participants are also invited to join a free photography workshop, led by photographer Wendy Turner.
Where: Sprotbrough, Doncaster DN5 7LA
Meeting at: On-street parking on Nursery Lane
What three words: ///twig.shears.worthy
Google maps link: click here
When: 3:00pm-6:00pm
What to bring: A camera will be necessary, mobile phone cameras will be okay. Bring walking boots or wellies that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy! Please dress for the weather as it will be an outdoor workshop.
What to expect: Photographer Wendy Turner will lead a workshop teaching you about different photography techniques and camera settings, which you will then get to test out at a lovely natural site in Sprotbrough. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided!
Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners. Sometimes events are cancelled due to flooding on the site or bad weather. Please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing [email protected] or texting Sally on 07780333743
