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  • Thursday 11th December 2025

    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 11th December 2025

    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 11th December 2025

    Milebrook Hall Community Garden

    With Milebrook Hall Food Growing

    At Milebrook Hall

    Activity description

    Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.

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  • Thursday 11th December 2025

    You are the weakest link - hello!

    With Norwich Midweek Group

    At Queens Hill Community Park

    Activity description

    Hello to all volunteers who are ready for linking up the open habitats here by removing sections of scrub.

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  • Thursday 11th December 2025

    Practical selective vegetation management

    With TCV Leicester Volunteers

    At Mountsorrel Quarry

    Activity description

    Starting our practical conservation work at the Mountsorrel (Tarmac) Quarry site. Project work is being carried for the Environmental Restoration Team. Site 4 or Broad Hill is where we will start, cutting and removing excess gorse and buddleia to help maintain the establishing grass heathland habitat. We will be able to take the TCV minibus up to the location of our work. There are a network of public footpaths over the site with some lovely views on a clear day.

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  • Thursday 11th December 2025

    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 11th December 2025

    Midweek Group Practical Activities

    With Manchester Conservation Volunteers

    At Sale Water Park

    Activity description

    This task is NOT suitable for corporate or group volunteering. 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, email Josh!

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  • Thursday 11th December 2025

    Winter Tree ID

    With Clayton Vale Volunteers

    At Clayton Vale

    Activity description

    We'll take a walk through the park learning how to identify trees in winter. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary.

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  • Thursday 11th December 2025

    Practical Conservation Tasks - Thursday

    With TCV Humber Field Office

    At TCV Humber Field Office

    Activity description

    We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in Hull and the surrounding area from 9am-4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays each week. Transport provided from TCV Humber field office. 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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  • Thursday 11th December 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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