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  • Thursday 9th July 2026

    Invasive Species Removal - Goats Rue

    With South Essex Action Team

    At Rayleigh National Grid Substation

    Activity description

    Pulling an Invasive species called Goats Rue. This is a physical activity and will need a good level of fitness. Free Teas & Coffees will be provided. Please contact the project officer before the session to sign up.

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  • Thursday 9th July 2026

    Goats Rue Removal @ Westlands Country Park

    With North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)

    At Westlands Country Park

    Activity description

    Goats Rue is a non-native invasive species. A native of the middle East it has been planted as a forage crop in the past and also planted in gardens. It is now known to be invasive spreading into thick carpets that block out other species. It is also believed to be toxic to livestock. The spread of Goats Rue at Westlands Country Park has been monitored over the last couple of years and it has been decided to start control of the plant by removal before it sets seed, to prevent it's further spread.

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  • Thursday 9th July 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 9th July 2026

    Milebrook Hall Community Garden

    With Milebrook Hall Food Growing

    At Milebrook Hall

    Activity description

    Join Us for a Relaxing Morning in the Garden at Milebrook Hall!. Step into the garden and enjoy a couple of peaceful, feel‑good hours of conversation, connection, and hands‑on food growing. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or an absolute beginner, you’ll be warmly welcomed! What’s Waiting for You: A cosy greenhouse to kick-start the growing season early Easily accessible raised beds perfect for planting and learning All tools, gloves, and equipment provided—just bring yourself! A friendly coffee morning happening at the same time, so a warm brew is always close by.

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  • Thursday 9th July 2026

    Cutting back Bridleway at Kelham Bridge

    With National Forest Volunteers

    At Kelham Bridge

    Activity description

    We'll be re-establishing the overgrown bridleway through the site

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  • Thursday 9th July 2026

    This Sporting Life

    With Norwich Midweek Group

    At Gressenhall playing field

    Activity description

    Playing invasive Himalayan balsam at its own game.

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  • Thursday 9th July 2026

    Chester Midweek Group

    With Cheshire Midweek 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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  • Thursday 9th July 2026

    Stanney Green Gym

    With Stanney Green Gym

    At Stanney Estate

    Activity description

    Undertaking conservation tasks around Stanney Estate, including dead hedges, scrub clearances, entry tidy ups etc.

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  • Thursday 9th July 2026

    Practical Conservation Projects

    With TCV West Lindsey Volunteers

    At Mercer Woods

    Activity description

    A wide range of practical conservation and green spaces improvement works. everything from habitat management, tree planting to small scale construction tasks such as footpaths, fencing and platforms.

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  • Thursday 9th July 2026

    Midweek Group Practical Activities

    With Manchester Conservation Volunteers

    At Sale Water Park

    Activity description

    This task is NOT suitable for corporate or group volunteering. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We do practical conservation across Greater Manchester, and are not always at Sale Water Park. The activities we do vary but could include: - habitat management - countryside furniture construction - waterways and pond work - green skills like coppicing and hedgelaying To find out what we're up to and where we are sign up to our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3xYOPPr or email Josh with any enquiries.

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