Activities
Found 196 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 18th April 2024
Building a stag beetle loggery at Burnell Avenue Open Space
With Richmond Weekday Projects
At Burnell Avenue Open Space
Activity description
We will creating a stag beetle loggery Burnell Avenue Open Space . Other tasks such as litter picking and maybe the odd brambles management will be available.
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Thursday 18th April 2024
Meadow Management at Maiden Lane
With Camden Green Gym
At Maiden Lane
Activity description
We will be back to look after the meadow at the hidden wildlife area. we strongly advise our volunteers to bring bottles of water with them and depending on the weather a rain proof jacket. The Green Gym® is natural exercise to make a difference! Fun and free outdoor community volunteering sessions to connect us with local green spaces. The Camden Green Gym® runs at different parks & public gardens across Camden.
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Thursday 18th April 2024
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 18th April 2024
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 18th April 2024
Livingston Wild Ways Well Walled Garden Group
With Ladywell Neighbourhood Network
At Howden Walled Garden
Activity description
Wellbeing and nature activities in Howden Walled Garden. Using TCV's Wild Ways Well model and the Five Ways to Wellbeing we'll learn how spending time in nature can help anyone live a happier, healthier life. These Thursday sessions are based around the Walled Garden and include sessions focussed on light conservation gardening, growing and nature identification, as well as time just spent relaxing, enjoying nature with a cup of tea.
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Thursday 18th April 2024
Glasgow's Biodiversity Action Team
With Conservation Volunteer Team - Glasgow
At Glasgow wide
Activity description
We are working to improve parks and greenspaces around Glasgow. Examples of work to be carried out include: • Sowing wildflower meadows • Creating community gardens • Managing woodlands • Building paths • Cleaning ponds • And much more! Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and experience the different greenspaces around Glasgow. It also provides an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. These groups will run every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10- 3. Volunteers can sign up for one or all the days. Volunteers must be over 16. If you or anyone you know would like to get involved with this project please contact; Bo by email - b.couch@tcv.org.uk or phone - 07775 025 837
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Thursday 18th April 2024
Nature Restoration
With Biodiversity Action Team
At Edinburgh Office
Activity description
Biodiversity Action Team: Connecting Communities, Enhancing Nature. The Biodiversity Action Team (BAT) is composed of diverse individuals united by a shared passion for environmental conservation. Our team engages in a range of activities, from tree planting to ecological surveying, fostering a sense of community and environmental stewardship. What We Do and Why: From urban greenspaces to rural landscapes, BAT works collaboratively to enhance biodiversity and empower communities. Through hands-on conservation and citizen science initiatives, we believe that small actions lead to significant outcomes. Join us in creating thriving green spaces that celebrate the diversity of life and enrich both the environment and the lives of those involved. Follow TCV Scotland for up-to date information on upcoming activities and how to register.
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Thursday 18th April 2024
Greenchapel - Practical Green Skills
With Greenchapel
At Cleddan's burn
Activity description
Join in, feel good... in Drumchapel as we help establish a new group centred around the Drumchapel Way. If its wanting to learn more about nature or want to get stuck in and get your hands dirty this group will be for you. During the day we will be running 2 sessions; Wellbeing in Nature between 10.30am to 12pm, this will be a sessions where we walk and observe local wildlife and take in the great Drumchapel Way. Green Skills session will be 12.30 to 3pm, this will be about practice conservation skill to help improve the green spaces and improving health. Come along to one session or both! There is no commit so if you cant make it one week or only wish to stay for one of them it is okay.
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Friday 19th April 2024
Bird Song Walk
With Rowheath Pavilion Green Gym
At Rowheath Pavillion
Activity description
May the force (of nature) be with you. Amaze your friends and family by being able to identify birds by their call alone. Become a local hero as you gain confidence and expand your knowledge. Join us for a relaxed circuit of Rowheath Park whilst we ID birds by song and sight. The site has meadows, mature hedgerow, and a large pool with a diverse variety of birds and other wildlife. The walking route is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Look out for our dawn chorus walks in April and May!
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Friday 19th April 2024
Wild Fridays
With Hull Road Park Project
At Hull Road Park
Activity description
Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
