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  • Thursday 19th March 2026

    Scrub clearing

    With South Essex Action Team

    At Rayleigh National Grid Substation

    Activity description

    Clearing Scrub and Blackthorn from our wildflower meadow. This is for those who enjoy physical conservation work. Contact the local project officer to express interest.

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  • Thursday 19th 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 19th March 2026

    Homes for Stag Beetles in Colchester Cemetery

    With Mid Essex Biodiversity Action Team

    At Colchester Cemetery And Crematorium

    Activity description

    Colchester is a hot spot for threatened Stag Beetles. We will be creating a number of Stag Beetle "pyramids" to provide the rotting wood habitats that they need for the larvae to flourish.

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  • Thursday 19th 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 19th March 2026

    Shenley Little Kitchen Garden

    With Shenley Green Gym

    At Shenley Court Hall

    Activity description

    Join us every Wednesday morning from 10-1 in our Little Kitchen Garden at Shenley Court Hall. Help us tend the produce growing in the garden, and take care of our local nature and wildlife in the wildlife garden. The garden is new so this is the perfect time to join us and help shape a brand new community garden, and support the local community. No experience necessary and all tools are provided!

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  • Thursday 19th 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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  • Thursday 19th March 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 19th March 2026

    A Forncett for good in the world

    With Norwich Midweek Group

    At Forcett St Peter

    Activity description

    Making things better in the Tas catchment with new 'leaky barrier' natural flood defences.

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  • Thursday 19th March 2026

    Selective tree guard removal

    With TCV Leicester Volunteers

    At Mountsorrel Quarry

    Activity description

    Working alongside the Mountsorrel (Tarmac) Environmental Restoration Team, our work will focus on selective tree guard removal on establishing native mixed species plantations. We will examine the tree growth and where necessary remove and stack all guards and stakes.

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  • Thursday 19th March 2026

    Coppicing day at Seale Wood

    With National Forest Volunteers

    At Seale Wood

    Activity description

    We will be coppicing hazel within the woods and creating dead hedges with the brash.

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