TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Activities
Found 1080 activities
Activity key
- Big Green Weekend
- Green Gym
- Practical conservation activity
- I Dig Trees: Tree Planting
- Health walk
- Children's activity
- Training or workshop
- Food growing activity
- Community event or activity
- Wildlife surveying activity
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Thursday 4th September 2025
Midweek Group 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 Abby!
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Thursday 4th September 2025
Meadow Management: Scything and Raking
With Clayton Vale Volunteers
At Clayton Vale
Activity description
We’ll continue the important work of scything and raking the wildflower meadows. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary.
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Thursday 4th September 2025
Practical Conservation Projects
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 4th 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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Thursday 4th September 2025
Oakwood Hall Green Gym
With Oakwood Hall Green Gym
At Oakwood Hall
Activity description
Visitors to this garden often describe it as a 'hidden gem', tucked away behind Oakwood Hall, a residential property and training centre operated by Inspire North. This group looks after the impressive, mature gardens through a combination of food growing, conservation, woodwork and gardening activities. The group builds on peer support and mentoring, supporting people to build confidence, well being and fitness through gardening type activities. The two acre garden allows lots of opportunity to try out new gardening techniques and enjoy the peaceful 'oasis' that is Oakwood Hall. The group is for people of all abilities and experience, so if you are brand new to gardening, or have 60 years experience. Everyone has something to bring, and something to learn, at Oakwood Hall. The session starts at 10, with a refreshments and a light snack at 11:30. We finish the activity session at 1pm, when lunch is provided. All food is provided by TCV and Inspire North.
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Thursday 4th September 2025
Hull Road Park Gardening Volunteers
With Hull Road Park Project
At Hull Road Park
Activity description
Volunteers do a range of gardening activities suitable for everyone, including re establishing the old rockery and creating new flowerbeds. Give as much time as you like! Free drink and cake provided by the park community caf�.
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Thursday 4th September 2025
Practical Conservation - Thursdays
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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Thursday 4th September 2025
Meadow Management - Scything
With Biodiversity Action Team
At Campbell Park
Activity description
Join us for a hands-on scything session to help manage and enhance the wildflower-rich grasslands of Campbell Park! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn traditional meadow management techniques while supporting local biodiversity. 🌱 Why It Matters: Campbell Park is a valuable green space nestled in the Water of Leith valley, offering scenic views and a haven for wildlife. By scything selected grassland areas, we’re helping to: Encourage a broader diversity of native wildflowers 🌸 Support pollinators like bees and butterflies ðŸðŸ¦‹ Create habitat for birds, small mammals, and invertebrates ðŸžðŸ•Šï¸ This work is part of a wider effort to restore and connect nature across the city through the Edinburgh Nature Network—a strategic initiative to link up habitats and improve ecological resilience across urban and peri-urban landscapes. 🔪 Why Scything? Scything is a centuries-old land management technique that has been used across Europe since at least the Middle Ages. Before the invention of mechanised mowers, scythes were the primary tool for harvesting hay and managing pastures. Today, this heritage skill is being revived for conservation work due to its many benefits: Gentle on Wildlife: Scything allows for slower, more selective cutting, reducing harm to insects, amphibians, and small mammals. Promotes Wildflower Diversity: By cutting and removing nutrient-rich grass, scything helps lower soil fertility, creating better conditions for wildflowers to thrive. Quiet and Sustainable: Scything is silent, fuel-free, and ideal for sensitive habitats and community spaces. Skill-Building: Volunteers will learn a traditional skill that connects us to historic land stewardship practices and modern ecological restoration.
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Thursday 4th 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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Thursday 4th September 2025
EPIC Volunteers
With EPIC Volunteers
At Menstrie 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.
