Calendar Key: ■ River Don Volunteer Day (Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster) ■ River Rother Volunteer Day (Chesterfield) ■Volunteer Training Event ■Citizen Science Survey ■ DCRT Community Event ■Don, Dearne & Rother Network Event ■Find our stall here
Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we work to clean up the Don Valley Way along the tow path of the canal.
On the day we will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 1pm. We will be meeting on Stonerow way, next to the bridge over the railway. We will complete a risk assessment on the day to ensure the safety of all volunteers. We will be stopping half way through for a tea break. On the day you will need to bring appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. We can provide wellingtons and waders however we won’t be able to provide footwear for every volunteer.
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.
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day to improve walking routes along River Rother. All abilities welcome!
Timings: 10am – 3pm with a break in the morning and for lunch. 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. Bring lunch if you’re staying out the whole day.
Tasks include:We’ll be doing some vegetation clearance along a riverside path using hand tools. We’ll also be doing our usual sweep with a litter picker.
Location: Please meet at the junction of South Street North and Staveley Road, New Whittington, Chesterfield S43 2BZ
Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we litterpick along the River Don near Mexborough Railway Station.
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.
If you are not yet signed up as a volunteer please email [email protected]
We will be following all COVID 19 guidlines at the time of this event.
A 2-day accredited qualification in outdoor first aid with River Mountain Experience where volunteers can learn how to confidently deal with emergency situations. The qualification lasts 3 years.
Volunteers must be available on both days to join the course, 9-6pm.
A 2-day accredited qualification in outdoor first aid with River Mountain Experience where volunteers can learn how to confidently deal with emergency situations. The qualification lasts 3 years.
Volunteers must be available on both days to join the course, 9-6pm.
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.
Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a Spring wildflower walk through Chesterfield’s Ancient West Wood and see a dazzling display of bluebells.
The West Wood includes some of the last remaining pockets of ancient woodland in Chesterfield. Some of the trees have been growing undisturbed here for over four hundred years. Ancient woodland over time has developed special communities of plants and animals that are not found elsewhere. In Spring beautiful English bluebells carpet the woodland floor, wild garlic grows along the Trough Brook and wood anemone’s star-like flowers can be spotted.
On this walk we will be exploring Ringwood Park and the West Wood. Please be prepared for a very hilly walk with a few steep climbs – worth it for the lovely views! The ground can be muddy and slippery when wet, with lots of steps and slopes. There is also a small ford to cross, so please be prepared to leap over the brook or wear waterproof boots.
Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a practical conservation volunteer day on the Moss Brook 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 note, the meeting location varies so you need to email [email protected] for details for where we are meeting.
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. Also feel free to bring your own pair of wellies/waders if you have them. We will have a range of sizes to borrow but can’t guarantee a pair for everyone.
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 Somersall Park Car Park, Somersall Ln, Chesterfield S40 3LA. Alternatively see map or follow link – https://goo.gl/maps/w4pUnfQN3QhstjVZ6
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.
22 2PF, Works Rd, Hollingwood, Chesterfield S43 2PF, United Kingdom
Please book on to this walk through the Chesterfield Walking Festival: https://www.visitchesterfield.info/whats-on/the-hollingwood-hoop-p1573981
Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for awaterside walk along the River Rother and Chesterfield Canal
This little known walking trail starts at the Hollingwood Hubs and follows two waterways, the beautiful river Rother and the chesterfield canal. A fantastic trail for spotting nature and learning about the industrial heritage of Chesterfield.
Please note the walk can sometimes be overgrown in places and the riverside footpath, which although is mostly flat, can be tricky underfoot. This walk is best suited to more adventurous walkers – good boots and long trousers are essential.
Saturday 21st May 12pm – 4pm Oasis External Courtyard, Meadowhall
Come and celebrate World Fish Migration Day with us!
There will be activities such as river dipping, fish flag making, guided walks and eco-crafts. We will be showing ‘Love Flows’ – a documentary about restoring rivers
Sign up to our guided walk (2pm-3pm) along the River Don’s fish passes here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/327926054657
Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we work to clear up the litter in and around Swinton Dike.
On the day we will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 1pm. We will meet in the park on the far side of the allotments off North Street. We will complete a risk assessment on the day to ensure the safety of all volunteers. We will be stopping half way through for a tea break. On the day you will need to bring appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. We can provide wellingtons and waders however we won’t be able to provide footwear for every volunteer.
If you are not yet signed up as a volunteer day please email [email protected]
We will be following all COVID 19 guidelines at the time of the event.
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 vegetation around the dams and the river channel. Training will be given on the day and though some experience of plant ID would be helpful, it’s not essential. All welcome!
Sturdy footwear, 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.
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.
Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we pull up the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the River Don at Hexthorpe Park.
We will be meeting at 10am and 1pm with a break fro refreshments half way through. We will be completing a risk assessment on the day to ensure the safety of all the volunteers. Please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work including long trousers ans sleeves and sturdy footwear.
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