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  • Thursday 27th November 2025

    Queensbury Park - river improvements

    With Biodiversity Action Team (North London)

    At Queensbury Park

    Activity description

    Join us at Queensbuiry Park! We'll be removing reed mace from Kenton Brook to improve the flow and allow other plants to thrive.

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  • Thursday 27th November 2025

    Penstock Tunnel Planning Event

    With Haringey Conservation Volunteers

    At Penstock Tunnel

    Activity description

    Join us at Penstock Tunnel to plant up some wonderful flowers and shrubs. We will be filling the newly installed planters with a range of species to add a splash of colour and greenery to the recently developed Penstock Tunnel Community area.

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  • Thursday 27th November 2025

    Bramble Removal at Rayleigh National Grid

    With South Essex Action Team

    At Rayleigh National Grid Substation

    Activity description

    Tackle overgrown bramble to restore open areas and allow native wildflowers and grasses to thrive. Essential for long-term habitat health.

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  • Thursday 27th November 2025

    Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)

    With Meridian One Community Garden Green Gym

    At Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield)

    Activity description

    Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.

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  • Thursday 27th November 2025

    Wymondley NG environmental group

    With Bedfordshire Environmental Action Team

    At Wymondley National Grid

    Activity description

    This is a long term project to improve biodiversity on the site. Each week we'll be doing different activities according to the season to increase and improve habitats for wildlife - it could be tree planting, wildflower surveys, seed collection, litter picking, scrub clearance and more.

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  • Thursday 27th November 2025

    Kitwell National Grid Conservation Session

    With Kitwell National Grid

    At Kitwell Substation

    Activity description

    Come and spend a rewarding day outdoors learning practical conservation skills. Together we'll be creating meadows, building habitats, managing woodland areas and getting hands on with some mini construction- all while helping nature thrive at Kitwell Substation. This is a great opportunity to: - Learn new green skills and gain experience in conservation. - Reconnect with nature and enjoy time in fresh air. - Meet like-minded people and be a part of a supportive, friendly group. No prior experience needed- just bring your enthusiasm, sturdy footwear and a love of the outdoors!

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  • Thursday 27th November 2025

    Milebrook Hall Community Garden

    With Milebrook Hall Food Growing

    At Milebrook Hall

    Activity description

    Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.

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  • Thursday 27th November 2025

    Spring-ing into action

    With Norwich Midweek Group

    At Wensum Park

    Activity description

    Planting wildflower bulbs ready for the Springtime.

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  • Thursday 27th November 2025

    Practical selective vegetation management

    With TCV Leicester Volunteers

    At Mountsorrel Quarry

    Activity description

    Starting our practical conservation work at the Mountsorrel (Tarmac) Quarry site. Project work is being carried for the Environmental Restoration Team. Site 4 or Broad Hill is where we will start, cutting and removing excess gorse and buddleia to help maintain the establishing grass heathland habitat. We will be able to take the TCV minibus up to the location of our work. There are a network of public footpaths over the site with some lovely views on a clear day.

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  • Thursday 27th November 2025

    Chester Midweek Group

    With Merseyside Midweek Volunteer Group

    At Chester Station

    Activity description

    The Chester Midweek Volunteering Group. We go out every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to sites across Cheshire West to carry out practical conservation and habitat management activities. Please follow this link: https://mailchi.mp/eb8fdacbd78d/sign-up-page to subscribe to our emailing service for regular updates about our projects across Cheshire west and Merseyside.

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