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  • Friday 8th May 2026

    Glasgow Biodiversity Action Team

    With Biodiversity Action Team - Glasgow Events

    At Glasgow wide

    Activity description

    Join The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) to enhance the biodiversity of Glasgow’s many fantastic parks and greenspaces. Help care for the local woodlands and wildlife areas, plant trees and hedges, create wildflower meadows, clear invasive plant species, and much more! Conservation volunteering is a great opportunity to make a difference for nature and to combat climate change. TCV projects run daily from Tuesday – Saturday, approximately 10am – 2pm, with city centre pick-ups and drop-offs. There’s no minimum commitment – just join in when you can. Let’s make Glasgow greener together! We work in various sites across Glasgow. Details of upcoming sessions are emailed out each Friday. Get in touch if you would like to be added to our mailing list.

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  • Friday 8th May 2026

    West Dunbartonshire Biodiversity Action Team

    With West Dumbartonshire Council

    At Saltings The

    Activity description

    Join The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) to enhance the biodiversity of West Dunbartonshire’s greenspaces. We meet regularly in The Saltings, Faifley Knowes and Auchnacraig to help care for the local woodlands and wildlife areas, plant trees and hedges, create wildflower meadows, clear invasive plant species, and much more! Conservation volunteering is a great opportunity to make a difference for nature and to combat climate change. Details of upcoming sessions are emailed out each Friday. Get in touch if you would like to be added to our mailing list.

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  • Saturday 9th May 2026

    Urban Nature Wellbeing Club – ‘Gardening for Wellbeing’

    With Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Events

    At Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park

    Activity description

    Join us for May’s session of the Urban Nature Wellbeing Club and plant something for future generations to enjoy. Connect with nature and contribute to the legacy of our project. Explore hidden garden pockets across the Peninsula and try simple gardening activities during the session. Whether you have green fingers or not, there’s something in the garden for everyone. Book your space now and be part of this special experience! The session is open to all adults (18+) interested in learning more about mental health, developing practical wellbeing tools, and connecting with a supportive community. This session is free, but booking is essential as only 12 spaces are available. To reserve your spot, email: georgiana.irimia@tcv.org.uk Programme delivered by the Friends of Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park and funded by the London Community Foundation

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  • Sunday 10th May 2026

    Shepherds Hill

    With Haringey Sunday Volunteers

    At Shepherds Hill Gardens

    Activity description

    We will be doing various woodland and meadow management tasks with the Friends of Shepherds Hill Gardens.

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  • Sunday 10th May 2026

    Practical Conservation - 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month

    With York Practical Conservation - Weekend

    At TCV York Office (THCC)

    Activity description

    We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 10am-4.30pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Transport is provided from Tang Hall Community Centre and the University Library bus stop on University Road. No experience necessary. The work varies from season to season. In winter you could be tree planting, hedge laying, or creating and maintaining ponds and wetlands; whilst in summer you could be constructing wildlife areas in schools, creating footpaths, making hay, or undertaking invasive species control. If you want to get involved in practical work outdoors, learn new skills (or share old ones!) and work with a fun and friendly group then come and join in.

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  • Sunday 10th May 2026

    Saturday Green Gym

    With Tree Nursery Volunteers

    At Cultra

    Activity description

    Our Green Gym will be working in the grounds of the Ulster Folk Museum helping to create a folklore trail. Our experienced staff will lead you to plant trees for our seed orchard, weave willow structures, lay paths and will teach you about our native trees and the rich biodiversity that they support. Help us to complete practical outdoor tasks and contribute your ideas for developing the trail. Join our green gym and see the benefits! Get Outdoors: being surrounded by greenery has been shown to improve overall mental health and reduce heart rates. Get Active: conservation work or gardening is a great low impact way to exercise your whole body. Meet Local People: our volunteers love meeting new people, so no need to be shy, enjoy coming together to form a team! Learn New Skills: from tool use and plant ID to group leadership, there is something for everyone. Make a Difference: all sessions improve a local green space for people and wildlife. *Please email tcv-treenursery@tcv.org.uk before attending or to find out more

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  • Monday 11th May 2026

    Conservation volunteering at South Wood, Ninfield (Nat Grid)

    With East Sussex Biodiversity Action Team

    At Ninfield National Grid

    Activity description

    Various conservation tasks, such as coppicing, fencing, footpath improvements, and invasive species control.

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  • Monday 11th May 2026

    Litter Pick & UKBMS Butterfly Survey

    With South Essex Action Team

    At Davy Down

    Activity description

    Join us for a litter pick around Davy Down. Help keep our park clean for the community. After Lunch, we will be conducting a UKBMS Butterfly survey. This will be with an Identification guide. Please contact the project officer before the session to sign up.

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  • Monday 11th May 2026

    Plant surveys and thistle clearance

    With Bedfordshire Environmental Action Team

    At Sundon National Grid (Chalton)

    Activity description

    We have just started a new long term project at this brilliant little site, to improve biodiversity. As we're in the early stages, our first few months are concentrating on recording what's on site now, and keeping on top of the plant species that would otherwise take over - mainly thistles. So our sessions are a mix of scything, raking, and walking over the site to survey what's there. Something for everyone!

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  • Monday 11th May 2026

    Holloway Hall Community Garden

    With Ley Hill Green Gym

    At Ley Hill Green Gym

    Activity description

    Grow your own food and make new friends at our lovely garden opposite Holloway Hall Community Centre. We meet at Ley Hill every Monday to do some gentle gardening work and sow, grow, and enjoy tasty fresh produce. There are numerous fruit shrubs here which leads to some tasty jams and deserts in the late summer. Our sites have raised beds which are accessible and manageable. We also have a number of benches within the garden where you can enjoy your brew and listen to bird song.

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