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
We will be at the Sprotbrough Eco Fest running a stall with fun activities! Come and talk to us, learn about the River Don and our exciting All Hands on the Don project! There will be lots of stalls and activities to get involved in with other organisations.
Grassmoor Country Park, Birkin Lane, Chesterfield, S42 5DA
This year we will be conducting butterfly surveys at Grassmoor Country Park as part of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme. Come along to our weekly session where we will be following a set transect line across the park, counting, identifying and recording what butterfly species we spot.
You do not have to have previous experience in butterfly identification as we will have a mixed ability group and visual training aids to help us in the field.
These DCRT led surveys will be occurring on the first Monday of every month. If you enjoy the transect, you could look at taking ownership of the survey once a month and contributing to our target of a full 26 week dataset! This will involve sending your observations to Charlotte at DCRT who will submit them to UKBMS. If you are interested in taking on this citizen science project, come along to this first session or contact Charlotte via [email protected] for more information.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Butterfly surveys are best carried out on bright sunny days so be prepared for this event to be cancelled in rainy weather. Please confirm your attendance via email so you can be notified of any changes.
When: Monday 3rd June 12pm – 1:30pm Where: Grassmoor Country park, South car park off Birkin Lane What3words: https://what3words.com/ensemble.beards.germinate Google Maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6AgsChe7MeeauAu28 What to bring: Wear suitable clothing for being outdoors and your own refreshments. If you have binoculars, bring them too! Access on site:
Join the DOn Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to reduce the amount of Himalayan BAlsam on the Banks of the River Don at Hexthorpe Park. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don Project.
When: Tuesday 4th June 10am-1pm
Where: We will be meeting at the entrance to Hexthorpe Park at 209 Urban Rd, Doncaster DN4 0HH. What 3 Words: ///cats.amount.class. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ixPMiyudBuMMqqNz8
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] or contacting task leader Anthony Cox.
Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice bellow. 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 Coordinator Anthony Cox 07384 543124.
Parking: On-street parking on Newton Lane under the bridge, google maps link: click here
Meeting location: On foot, take a right turn at the end of Newton lane, google maps link: click here
When: 11am-12:30pm
What to bring: Walking boots or wellies that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy! Bring binoculars if you have them.
DCRT will bring the clipboards, survey forms and identification sheets.
What to expect: Identifying butterflies and dragonflies can be tricky, so please ask if you are unsure and share your knowledge with others if you know any tips and tricks! These events are great opportunities to practice and learn ID skills, as well as contributing to county records
Refreshments (hot drinks) provided at the end of the event.
Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners. Please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing[email protected] or texting 07561588215.
Sometimes events are cancelled due to flooding on the site or bad weather.
Where: Great Ings, Fishlake Meeting at: On-street parking on Main Street down from the What three words: ///heaven.abode.portfolio Google maps link: click here
When: 10am-11.30am
What to bring: Walking boots or wellies that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy! Bring binoculars if you have them. DCRT will bring the clipboards, survey forms and identification sheets.
What to expect: Identifying wading and wetland birds can be tricky, so please ask if you are unsure and share your knowledge with others if you know any tips and tricks! These events are great opportunities to practise and learn birding skills, as well as contributing to the BTO’s Core Counts records (read more about core counts here) Refreshments (hot drinks) provided at the end of the event
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
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to clen up the River Don at Burcroft Hill in Conisbrough. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project.
When: Tuesday 11th June 10am-1pm
Where: We will be meating at the bottom of Burcroft Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster DN12 3EE. What 3 words: ///drill.justifies.liver. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SwaHEA3WDs81jpoTA
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] or contacting task leader Anthony Cox.
Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice bellow. 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 Coordinator Anthony Cox 07384 543124.
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, DCRT and the friends of Wardsend Cemetery have teamed up to collect Data for Nature as part of the Heritage Lottery Funded Data for Nature project. We’ll be hosting monthly bird surveys in the Cemetery and on the riverside to help collect data and monitor birdlife in the area. If you have birding skills we’d really appreciate your help surveying, or if you are a beginner come along to practise your skills!
What to bring: Walking boots or wellies that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy! Bring binoculars if you have them. DCRT will bring the clipboards, survey forms and maps. We recommend downloading the Merlin Bird ID app if you are a beginner to help with identification.
Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners. Please let us know if you’ll be coming so we can plan accordingly – email [email protected]
All data is recorded and can be viewed on the NatureCounts Website, Wardsend Cemetery Project.
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to reduce the effects of Himilayan Balsam on the Banks of the River Don at Hexthorpe Ings. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don Project.
When: Tuesday 18th June 10am-1pm
Where: Bramworth Road, Hexthorpe, Doncaster, DN4 OHW. What 3 Words: ///train.lived.wipes Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TyK3UW7JJmbQyjy89
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] or contacting task leader Anthony Cox.
Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice bellow. 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 Coordinator Anthony Cox 07384 543124.
Meeting at: On-street parking on Main Street, Google maps linkclick here
When: 11am-12:30pm
What to bring: Walking boots or wellies that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy! Bring binoculars if you have them.
DCRT will bring the clipboards, survey forms and identification sheets.
What to expect: Identifying butterflies and dragonflies can be tricky, so please ask if you are unsure and share your knowledge with others if you know any tips and tricks! These events are great opportunities to practise and learn ID skills, as well as contributing to county records
Refreshments (hot drinks) provided at the end of the event.
Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners. Please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing[email protected] or texting 07561588215.
Sometimes events are cancelled due to flooding on the site or bad weather.
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to remove Himalayan Balsam along the River Don at Warmsworth Cemetery. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project.
When: Tuesday 25th June 10am-1pm
Where: We will be meeting at the entrance to Warmsworth Cemetery, Guest Lane, Doncaster, DN4 9NX. What 3 words: ///whimpered.lollipop.decorator. Google Maps Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/xHS87PNMaJo3WnTE8
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 would also recomend you wear long sleaves to avoid being stung by nettles. We can provide wellingtons to borrow on the day but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] or contacting task leader Anthony Cox.
Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice bellow. 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 Coordinator Anthony Cox 07384 543124.