
Found 1049 activities
Wednesday 1st October 2025
With ACLS - Creative Woodwork 2025-26
At Hollybush Woodwork
This is a five week course which runs every Wednesday from 17th September to 15th October 2025 from 10.00am to 4.00pm <br>It is well documented that taking part in creative activities and learning new skills can support positive mental health and wellbeing. <br>The practical and creative techniques and skills learnt on this course will support your positive mental health and wellbeing. Learn how to safely work with wood and design, hand build, and decorate a small bench for yourself or others. <br> <br>This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,750 or work part-time and earn below £13.85 per hour; It is £37.50 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. <br>To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk <br>Please note that this is a very hands-on, physical course that requires a level of strength and dexterity, and you will be using sharp hand tools. If you have a disability or problem with mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.<br> In the first session we will introduce you to the Hollybush site, your tutor and other learners so you feel welcome and confident, and make sure you have the support and equipment you need.
This is a paid event.
Wednesday 1st October 2025
With York Practical Conservation - Midweek
At TCV York Office (THCC)
We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 9am-4.30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays each week. Transport provided from Tang Hall Community Centre. 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.
Wednesday 1st October 2025
With Biodiversity Action Team Glasgow
At Glasgow wide
Join The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) to enhance the biodiversity of Glasgowâs 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 â Saturday, approximately 10am â 2pm, with city centre pick-ups and drop-offs. Thereâs no minimum commitment â just join in when you can. Letâs 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.
Wednesday 1st October 2025
With Citizen Science Volunteers
At Glasgow wide
This group meets every Wednesday (and the occasional Thursday) to carry out biological surveying and recording across Glasgow and further afield. This will give you experience in carrying out biological surveys, allow you to take part in Citizen Science projects, and gain native species identification skills. PICK UP FROM KILLERMONT STREET MUST BE ARRANGED IN ADVANCE
Wednesday 1st October 2025
With Forth Valley BAT
At Carsebridge Cultural Campus
The Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team undertake various practical conservation tasks and improve green spaces across Falkirk and Stirling. Activities include woodland management, pond clearance, maintaining paths and sowing wildflower seeds. We are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
Wednesday 1st October 2025
With EPIC Volunteers
At Ochils Woodland Park
EPIC are running a Green Gym in Clackmannanshire! Do you want to: get fit, make new friends and learn skills all while improving the local environment then please come out to our green gym. We will be running a number of different practical conservation activities such as woodland management, path building and much more.
Thursday 2nd October 2025
With ESHW Hailsham Health Walk
At ESHW Hailsham Health Walk
Exploring a variety of local walks that start from the War Memorial. Mostly surfaced paths, including the Cuckoo Trail, around the pond, local quiet streets. Take care: starts in town so some narrow pavements and road crossings.
Thursday 2nd October 2025
With East Sussex Health Walks
At ESHW Ninfield Health Walk
One of our shorter health walks â routes around the pretty village, using quiet lanes and footpaths to make loops with charming scenery and stunning views, including the delightful Church Wood Nature Reserve and landscapes painted by Turner. Take care: some rural/woodland footpaths that can be uneven in places.
Thursday 2nd October 2025
With ESHW Crowborough Health Walk
At ESHW Crowborough Health Walk
A very popular walk with different start points to make the most of the local countryside and views. Take care: due to local geography, can be a bit steep in places and sturdy footwear is advised.
Thursday 2nd October 2025
With Berkshire Biodiversity Action Team
At St Catherine's Lodge
Rhododendron cutting