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Wildlife Wednesdays – Moss Valley

26-06-19 10:00 - 15:00
Address: 1 Ridgeway Moor, Ridgeway, Sheffield S12 3XY, UK

Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust volunteer days aimed at restoring the riverine environment. All abilities welcome!

Timings: 10am – 3pm with a break for lunch and refreshments. Feel free to come to part of the day if required. 

What to bring: We will provide all necessary equipment and refreshments. All you need to wear is appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes.

Tasks include: We will be concentrating on removing the invasive weed Himalayan Balsam all along the Moss catchment by pulling up the plant which has very shallow root systems.

Location: The meeting point will change each week depending on how far along the river we have made progress. Sign-up as a volunteer under ‘catchment volunteer’ here to receive updated meeting points. 

Contact us: via email at [email protected] or call 01302 796173

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  • 28-11-24 10:00 - 28-11-24 13:00

    Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove debris from the rivers near Spital Trail.

    When: Thursday 28th November 2024, 10am - 1pm

    Where: Meet at the end of Clayton St, Tannery S41 0DU.
    What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/chain.maps.crops
    Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/n1waTX4cWCpQvYk8A

    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 working along the paths by the river, collecting litter and brining it back up to the road. We will aim to remove large items of litter from the river banks/in the river but will evaluate the safety of this on the day. 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 office Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.

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