Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as they pick the litter from the tow path past Ickles Lock. 

We will be meeting at 10 at Ickles Lock until 1. we will have a break half way through for refreshments that will be provided. All equipment will be provided on the day. Please wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work.

For more imformation contact task leader Anthony Cox on 07384 543124.

Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as they pick the litter from the tow path past Ickles Lock. 

We will be meeting at 10 at Ickles Lock until 1. we will have a break half way through for refreshments that will be provided. All equipment will be provided on the day. Please wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work.

For more imformation contact task leader Anthony Cox on 07384 543124.

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

Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day cleaning-up the River Rother. All abilities welcome!

Location: Chesterfield Canal Towpath, Tapton Mill Bridge, Chesterfield, S41 0ST. Best parking is along Swaddale Avenue just off Brimington Road.

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: Litter picking, debris removal, vegetation maintenance, invasive species management and access improvements.

Timings: Day runs 10am – 1pm but feel free to come whenever suits. We have a tea break around 11.30am.

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

Breck Farm Watermeadows is a special and rarely explored local wildlife site in Chesterfield. Join scientists and nature experts to count all the crawlies, critters and creatures we can find before the clock runs out!

Activities include:

• Kid’s & Family Bug Hunting
• River Dipping
• Identify your finds at our identification station
• Identifying living organisms with DNA
• 1pm-1.45pm: Rewilding the Rother Guided Walk with Ed Shaw (please book a place by emailing [email protected])  

Parking, toilets and refreshments at Barrow Hill Memorial Hall (S43 2PG) with a short walk (10-15 mins) to the Bioblitz near Hall Lane (see poster below)

Please note this is a wild site, so is sadly not accessible to those with mobility issues or pushchairs. Please wear suitable shoes and clothing for an outdoor event. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult guardian.