Help to replace the batteries and memory cards on our river rother wildlife cameras in a secret location in North Chesterfield.

To find out more about volunteering as a citizen scientist see our Volunteering page and apply.

Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as they tackle the Himalayan Balsam along the Don Valley Way near Parkgate shopping center. 

There will be a break for refreshments in the middle of the day which are provided.

We will be meeting at 10:00am and finishing at 1:00pm, and will be meeting on Stonerow Way behind Parkgate Shopping Center near the foot bridge over the railway.

Please wear suitable footwear clothing for outdoor work. For more information get in contact via our Facebook Page. 

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 Holme Brook. All abilities welcome!

Location: Spital Trail, Clayton Street, Chesterfield, S41 0DU. Parking here is difficult, would recommend parking on streets adjacent to here e.g. Spital Lane or Stanley Street

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, 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