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  • Big Green Weekend
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  • Health walk
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  • Wildlife surveying activity
  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025

    Whittling Group

    With Hollybush Whittling

    At Hollybush Conservation Centre

    Activity description

    Join in and learn how to use knives, saws, hatchets and much more to make things out of wood. No whittling experience needed, we can work with whatever level you are at. Your first session you will go home with a lovely whittled mushroom! We whittle anything we imagine, from spoons, deer and mushrooms to the Loch Ness monster.

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  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025

    Tuesday Conservation Group

    With Tuesday Conservation Group

    At Hollybush Conservation Centre

    Activity description

    We will be doing a variety of tasks throughout the duration of the project which include; improving the biodiversity of the site, regular wildlife surveys, site maintenance, mapping, improving the grounds, planning and research. There will be soup provided at lunch break, but you can still bring your own food if you wish. Please come in weather appropriate clothing. If you would like to get involved please contact Dani - danielle.aspinall@tcv.org.uk

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  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025

    Practical Conservation

    With Leeds Midweek Practical Team, Hollybush

    At Hollybush Conservation Centre

    Activity description

    The Practical Team will be out and about carrying out a conservation based practical task. For more information on location and type of task, please get in touch with Dani. If you would like a seat on the minibus please contact Hollybush to book a seat. Please be at Hollybush for 9:15 Please come in weather appropriate clothing and bring a packed lunch.

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  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025

    Practical Conservation - Tuesdays

    With York Practical Conservation - Midweek

    At TCV York Office (THCC)

    Activity description

    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.

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  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025

    Tree Nursery Volunteering

    With Tree Nursery Volunteers

    At Cultra

    Activity description

    Do you want to help us grow and nurture native trees for a more biodiverse and sustainable future? Want to meet new people and gain invaluable life skills? Then get involved with us here at TCV Tree Nursery in Cultra. Here at the Tree Nursery, we are always looking for volunteers to help us deliver our mission in helping Northern Irelands native woodlands. The vital conservation work we carry out would be impossible without you. So, if you like the sound of getting a bit mucky and having fun, all while doing good for the environment then this is the place for you! Whether you're new to volunteering or are an expert in conservation, you are more than welcome to help us grow and plant native trees! *Please email tcv-treenursery@tcv.org.uk before attending or to find out more

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  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025

    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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  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025

    Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team

    With Forth Valley BAT

    At Carsebridge Cultural Campus

    Activity description

    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!

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  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025

    EPIC Volunteers

    With EPIC Volunteers

    At Tillicoultry Glen

    Activity description

    EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.

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  • Wednesday 3rd September 2025

    Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk

    With ESHW Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk

    At ESHW Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk

    Activity description

    Enjoy a stunning seafront walk, starting from Princes Park and heading east to the Harbour or west to the Pier. Take care: A slightly longer walk than some, but nice and even surfaced prom, suitable for all users, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs.

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  • Wednesday 3rd September 2025

    Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk

    With ESHW Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk

    At ESHW Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk

    Activity description

    A gentle stroll around the local streets and twittens, enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the Downs. Opportunity for coffee or tea after. Take care: some paths can be slightly uneven.

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