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Found 209 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
  • Friday 21st February 2025

    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 21st February 2025

    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.

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  • Friday 21st February 2025

    Cultra Green Gym

    With Cultra Green Gym

    At Cultra UFTM

    Activity description

    Cultra Green Gym is designed to bring members of the community together to this beautiful green space. Together we farm the gardens around the Ulster Folk & Transport museum, in the style of traditional Irish farms. We also help manage the surrounding woodland and control invasive species. Cultra Green Gym aims to provide our volunteers with great outdoor, gardening and conservation skills whilst getting outdoors and active.

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  • Friday 21st February 2025

    Livingston Wild Ways Well

    With Ladywell Neighbourhood Network

    At Ladywell Neighbourhood House

    Activity description

    Our Livingston Wild Ways Well group meets every Friday afternoon for a gentle wellbeing walk around Ladywell and the surrounding areas. This is a gentle walk, not a hike! As we go we take notice of the nature around us, learn how to name the trees and plants and about the wildlife that shares the space with us. Afterwards we go to the Ladywell Neighbourhood House for a hot drink and a chat.

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  • Friday 21st February 2025

    Glasgow's Biodiversity Action Team

    With Conservation Volunteer Team - Glasgow

    At Glasgow wide

    Activity description

    Join our mission to enhance biodiversity in Glasgow's greenspaces! We're dedicated to creating and refining habitats, eradicating invasive species, planting essential species, and establishing wildflower meadows, ponds, and woodlands. 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 run every Tuesday to Saturday from approximately 10am - 3pm. 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; glasgow@tcv.org.uk or Craig at craig.young@tcv.org.uk or 07767112084.

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  • Saturday 22nd February 2025

    Bird Feeder Making Workshop at Davy Down

    With South Essex Action Team

    At Davy Down

    Activity description

    Join us for a fun and hands-on bird feeder-making workshop at Davy Down Riverside Park on 22nd February! This exciting session is the perfect opportunity to get creative while helping local wildlife. During the workshop, you’ll learn how to build your own bird feeder to take home, providing a safe haven for our feathered friends all year round. The event is all about community, conservation, and connecting with nature. You’ll also have the chance to meet other nature lovers and share ideas for attracting more wildlife to your garden. Important details: Time: 11:00 - 15:00 Location: Davy Down Riverside Park, North Stifford, Essex Under 18s: Must be accompanied by an adult What to bring: Wear comfortable clothing for outdoor activities. Everyone is welcome – no experience required! Just bring your enthusiasm and a love for nature. We can’t wait to create something special together!

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  • Saturday 22nd February 2025

    Glasgow's Biodiversity Action Team

    With Conservation Volunteer Team - Weekend

    At Glasgow wide

    Activity description

    Join our mission to enhance biodiversity in Glasgow's greenspaces! We're dedicated to creating and refining habitats, eradicating invasive species, planting essential species, and establishing wildflower meadows, ponds, and woodlands. 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 run every Tuesday to Saturday from approximately 10am - 3pm. 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; glasgow@tcv.org.uk or Craig at craig.young@tcv.org.uk or call 07767112084.

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  • Sunday 23rd February 2025

    Practical Conservation - 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month

    With York Practical Conservation - Weekend

    At TCV York Office (THCC)

    Activity description

    We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 10am-4.30pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Transport is provided from Tang Hall Community Centre and the University Library bus stop on University Road. 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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  • Monday 24th February 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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  • Tuesday 25th February 2025

    Practical Conservation Projects

    With TCV West Lindsey Volunteers

    At Mercer Woods

    Activity description

    A wide range of practical conservation and green spaces improvement work. Habitat management, planting, small scale construction - footpaths etc. in around the West Lindsey area.

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