Activities

Help us plant 50 trees as part of the Slow the Flow to the Calow scheme in Grassmoor Country Park! We’ll be planting Alder and Aspen whips that will help slow flood flows and create a small area of wet woodland habitat.   

We’ll also be investigating water quality at multiple sites in the park so that we can build up a picture of what type of pollution is found there, where it might be coming from and whether the new flood and habitat scheme can help improve water quality.

Timings: 10am-12pm

Where: Grassmoor Country Park, meeting at the south car park off Birkin Lane, S42 5DA (parking is free)
What three words: https://what3words.com/ensemble.beards.germinate
Google maps link: click here

What to bring: Wellies are highly recommended as the tree planting area is wet underfoot. We will have some spares with us to borrow if you don’t have your own!

Tasks: natural flood management – leaky dams

Timing: 10am – 3pm

The day will involve tasks such as leaky dam installation, maintenance and repairs. The leaky dams of various shapes and sizes help to slow the flow of storm waters contributing to a wider programme of interventions that aim to reduce flood risk in the area. The day will involve activities such as moving logs with lifting aids, sawing, digging, post bashing, and clearing debris that has built up behind the dams. The day will involve walking on uneven ground through the woods and activities such as moving logs with lifting aids, sawing, digging, post bashing, and clearing debris that has built up behind the dams. All abilities welcome but please do contact us at [email protected] if you have any queries and would like further info. 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 here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newfield-spring-woods-volunteer-day-nfm-registration-541143995257

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

Transition Chesterfield will be hosting a regular volunteer day on the second Thursday of each month at Queen’s Park

Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we litter pick along the footpaths of the River Don at Meadow Way in Swinton.

On the day we will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 1pm. 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.

Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/vCjEgVZFwWd3qaKYA

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

Book your free ticket here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/slow-the-flow-to-the-calow-tour-of-grassmoor-country-park-tickets-533783539937 

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 Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we remove litter from the Bentley Mill Dike upstream on Highfields Lake. 

Meeting point: Near 49 The Pk, Woodlands, Doncaster DN6 7RL
We will be meeting on The Park (road) near the entrance to the lake park close to the allotments (please check google maps pin or what three words pin below).
Google Maps Pin:  https://goo.gl/maps/6ivJhjXZj4XJeoYf8
What three words location: ///snuggle.utter.february

Times: 10am-1pm with a tea break at 11.30am

Parking: Parking is on street

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.
We will bring the tea, coffee and biscuits.

Anthony Cox will be leading this day (contact him on 07384543124)
We offer volunteer expenses for public transport and vehicle mileage, please ask the task leader for a claim form.

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 Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to thin the Canopy above the Bentley Mill Dike (also known as Langthwaite Dike) just before it flows into Highfields Lake. All abilities welcome!

Why: This will allow more sunlight to reach the stream and will therefore allow more plants to grow and provide more nutrients for invertebrates in the river which intern will provide food for fish.

How: We will be using a pole saw to take down branches from the trees and will then be cutting up the brash on the ground to be taken away by the council.

When: We will be meeting on the site at 10am and finishing at 1pm with a break for refreshments in the middle. We will be meeting on the road and talking a short walk to the site.

Address: on the road close to 14 Central Ave, Woodlands, Doncaster DN6 7RU

Google Maps Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/mx1qAJvigEdvD7pR9

What three Words: ///iteration.classics.cheerily

What to bring: Please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work and for the weather. We can provide wellies on the day however there are limited amount. 

If you have any questions about this event or want to sign up as a volunteer please email [email protected]

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove sections of vegetation to allow people to see the Bentley Mill Dike (also known as Langthewaite Dike) along the footpath between Highfields and Bentley. All abilities welcome!

Why: We are creating the view points to allow people to see the river and therefore they will gain a respect for it and can enjoy it.

How: Members of the DCRT team will use the brush cutter to cut paths through the vegetation so people on the footpath can see the stream. Then volunteers will use loppers to make the vegetation look neat and will remove the excess vegetation using a rake. There may also be come litter picking to do along the footpath. 

When: We will be meeting at 11am and finishing at 1pm with a break for refreshments in the middle. 

Address: 2-26 Coppice Rd, Doncaster DN6 7JA

Google Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/cCeXw2yMxG2C2wfq9

What Three Words: ///boats.relate.stall

What to bring: Please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work and for the weather. We can provide wellies on the day however there are a limited amount.

If you have any questions about this event or would like to sign up as a volunteer please email [email protected]