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  • Wednesday 4th March 2026

    Glasgow Biodiversity Action Team

    With Biodiversity Action Team Glasgow

    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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  • Wednesday 4th March 2026

    Citizen Science Volunteer Group

    With Citizen Science Volunteers

    At Glasgow wide

    Activity description

    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

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  • Thursday 5th March 2026

    Installing leaky dams at Selwyns Wood near Heathfield

    With East Sussex Biodiversity Action Team

    At Selwyns Wood

    Activity description

    Installing leaky dams as part of a Natural Flood Management programme. Thurs 19/02/2026: Site tour and intro, just pop along to find out more. Installation: 5th March, 19th March, 2nd April Leaky dams are made from natural local materials and are designed to slow water down upstream to reduce flood damage downstream by creating puddles and pools where they don't do any harm.

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  • Thursday 5th March 2026

    Deer fencing/ tree planting

    With Action for Croydon's Environment

    At Kings Wood

    Activity description

    Installing deer fencing around this year's coupe and planting hazel whips.

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  • Thursday 5th March 2026

    Rhododendron cutting/clearance

    With Berkshire Biodiversity Action Team

    At St Catherine's Lodge

    Activity description

    Rhododendron cutting

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  • Thursday 5th March 2026

    Leyton Jubilee Green Gym

    With Leyton Jubilee Park Green Gym

    At Leyton Jubilee Park

    Activity description

    Come and join The Conservation Volunteers as we work to protect and enhance biodiversity and nature in Leyton Jubilee Park all whilst enjoying proven benefits to your physical and mental wellbeing! Activities include planting and maintaining wildflower meadows, wildlife survey work and citizen science, creating stag beetle loggeries, building bee banks, constructing both living and dead hedges and much more!

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  • Thursday 5th March 2026

    Coppicing at Streamside Rec!

    With Biodiversity Action Team (North London)

    At Streamside Recreation Ground

    Activity description

    We'll be carrying out some coppicing to allow more light to the river

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  • Thursday 5th March 2026

    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 5th March 2026

    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 5th March 2026

    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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