Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we work to clear the litter from the Swaith Dike near the Morrisons in Bentley.

We will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 1pm with a break for refreshments half way through. We will complete a risk assessment on the day to assure the safety of all volunteers. Please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work. We can provide waders and welingtons on the day for those who want to go in the dike.

Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/S1o3sDuUzWnjJCiu5

If you are not yet signed up as a volunteer please email [email protected]

We will be following all COVID 19 guidelines at the time of this event.

At Slitting Mill Farm, Staveley Lane near Renishaw.

You can sign up to be a citizen scientist here or email [email protected] to come along to the day

Join us for a day on the River Rother collecting freshwater invertebrates using the kick sampling method from the riverbed. We’ll identify invertebrates such as mayfly, caddisfly, freshwater shrimp, leeches and flatworms during the day – the assemblage and diversity of these tiny creatures can give an indication of the health of the river.

To find out more about the river rother freshwater invertebrate project click here

Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the Rother catchment. All abilities welcome!

If you would like to join our events and are new to the Trust, please email [email protected] to get signed up!

Location: Footpath along River Hipper, back of North Car Park, off Boythorpe Rd, Chesterfield S40 2NF

Alternatively use this link– https://goo.gl/maps/WhzZ4ExFhd9Hx1jN9

Metered parking off boythorpe road, volunteers can claim expenses.

What to bring: We will provide all necessary equipment and refreshments. All you need to wear is appropriate outdoor clothing (waterproof, long sleeves and trousers) and sturdy shoes.

Tasks include: Litter picking, channel debris/litter removal

Timings: 10am – 1pm (break 11.30am)

Contact us: via email at [email protected]

We will be following all Government guidelines relating to COVID 19 at the time of the event.

Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the Rother Catchment . All abilities welcome!

If you would like to join our events and are new to the Trust, please email [email protected] to get signed up!

Location: Please meet near the junction of Rothervale Road and Lincoln St (Derby Road end), S40 2EW – https://goo.gl/maps/mgKV687fMGV9BmBz5

What to bring: We will provide all necessary equipment and refreshments. All you need to wear is appropriate outdoor clothing (waterproof, long sleeves and trousers) and sturdy shoes.

Tasks include: Litter picking, channel debris/litter removal, bird box construction.

Timings: 10am – 1pm (break 11.30am)

Contact us: via email at [email protected]

We will be following all Government guidelines relating to COVID 19 at the time of the event.

Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as they clear the litter from in and around the Dalton Brook.

We will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 1pm with a break half way through for refreshments. We wil complete a risk assesment on the day to ensure the safety of all our volunteers. Please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work.

Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/EkpFBdHUtwJ1m1VB9

If you are not signed up as a volunteer please email [email protected]

We will be following all COVID 19 guidelines at the time of this event

An evening course delivered by Principal Ecologist and bat expert Robert Bell on how to identify, record and survey the bat species found around rivers in Chesterfield. The evening will finish with a dusk bat walk around the river Hipper and Walton Dam, where we will practise using bat detectors to identify different species by their characteristic sounds.

Places are limited, so to book on please go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-training-identify-survey-bats-tickets-269572106427

Training will take place at the St Thomas Centre meeting room 1. There is free on site parking and refreshments will be provided. 

This event is free of charge. 

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day in the Rother Catchment! All abilities welcome!

If you would like to join our event and are new to the trust please email [email protected]

We will be meeting on Wain Avenue at 10am and finishing at 1pm with a break half way through for refreshments. We provide all the nesassary equipment including liter pickers, bin bags, Gloves and hi-vis jackets. Depending on the conditions we might also go in the river on the day and provide waders. Please wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work (waterproof, long sleeves and trousers, sturdy shoes).

Pin location: https://goo.gl/maps/ee13ujZi8yhwBrje7

Adress: 106-118 Wain Ave, Chesterfield

We will be following all government guidelines regarding COVID 19 at the time of this event

Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we work to clean the Bentley Mill Dike. We will be working both in the channel and along the banks of the stream.

When: Meeting at 10am and finishing at 1pm.
Where: Parking is on Limbreck Court road. There is other on street parking in the area and free parking at the pavilion. Just be careful when crossing the busy main road!

Task for the day: We will start the day with a tool talk and risk assessment.
We’ll then make our way up stream removing litter and debris from the Mill Dike.
Waders, life jackets and protective gear is provided to volunteers. If you are litter picking around the river (not wading) we recommend wearing sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor work.
All waders and shoes are cleaned at the end of the day.

Teabreak: We will be stopping half way through for a tea break, refreshments are provided.

If you are not yet signed up as a volunteer please email [email protected] to become a volunteer. We will be following all Government guidelines in relation to COVID 19 at the time of the event.

Tasks: natural flood management – leaky dam maintenance

Timing: 10am – 3pm

The day will involve tasks such as maintenance of the leaky dams and mini-dams installed on previous volunteer days in the woods that help to slow the flow of storm waters and building new mini-dams. This involves activities including clearing the debris and silt that has built up behind the dams following storms and increasing the height of mini-dams by sawing and fixing small timbers across ditches.  Please do join us if you like getting your hands dirty and having a good work out! 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 sessions in advance.

Please register through this ticket link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newfield-spring-woods-volunteer-day-nfm-registration-291341950617

If you have any queries about the day, email us at [email protected].

Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the River Hipper. All abilities welcome!

If you would like to join our events and are new to the Trust, please email [email protected] to get signed up!

Location: Please meet at Tapton Terrace (Crow Lane end), Chesterfield S41 7UB. Alternatively see map or follow link – https://goo.gl/maps/yPbsD6usEqtTettF6

What to bring: We will provide all necessary equipment and refreshments. All you need to wear is appropriate outdoor clothing (waterproof, long sleeves and trousers) and sturdy shoes.

Tasks include: Litter picking, channel debris/litter removal

We will be starting at 10am and will finish at 1pm with a break half way through for refreshments.

Contact us: via email at [email protected]

We will be following all the COVID 19 Guidelines at the time of the event.