Activities
Found 908 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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Wednesday 24th April 2024
Practical Conservation - Wednesdays
With 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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Wednesday 24th April 2024
Tree Nursery Volunteering
With Tree Nursery Volunteers
At Cultra
Activity description
Do you want to help us grow and nurture native trees for a more biodiverse and sustainable future? Want to meet new people and gain invaluable life skills? Then get involved with us here at TCV Tree Nursery in Cultra. We also offer opportunities to improve your career prospects through qualifications in Volunteer Leadership, Horticulture and other practical skills. It is also a chance to meet like-minded people and foster a healthier relationship with nature and yourself! Whether you're new to volunteering or are an expert in wildlife conservation, you are more than welcome to help us grow and plant native trees! *Please email tcv-treenursery@tcv.org.uk before attending or to find out more
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Wednesday 24th April 2024
Castlepark Green Gym
With Castlepark Green Gym
At Castlepark Community Centre, Castlepark
Activity description
Green Gyms are fun and FREE outdoor sessions where you will be guided in practical activities such as gardening, sowing wildflowers, healthy walking educational activities, and environmental art.
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Wednesday 24th 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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Wednesday 24th 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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Wednesday 24th April 2024
EPIC Green Gym
With EPIC Volunteers
At Gartmorn Dam
Activity description
EPIC are running a Green Gym in Clackmannanshire! Do you want to: get fit, make new friends and learn skills all while improving the Ochils Environment then please come out to our green gym. We will be running a number of different practical conservation activities such as woodland management, boardwalk building and much more!
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Thursday 25th April 2024
Hailsham Health Walk
With ESHW Hailsham Health Walk
At ESHW Hailsham Health Walk
Activity description
FREE one hour group walk. Join us every Thursday morning for a stroll around the town and into local green spaces. Meet just before 9.30am by the War Memorial on the High Street.
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Thursday 25th April 2024
Ninfield Health Walk
With ESHW Ninfield Health Walk
At ESHW Ninfield Health Walk
Activity description
FREE one hour group walk - now every week! Very pretty countryside, a gentle stroll, and a cuppa in the Pavilion after.
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Thursday 25th April 2024
Crowborough Health Walk
With ESHW Crowborough Health Walk
At ESHW Crowborough Health Walk
Activity description
FREE one hour group walk. Starting from different car parks through the month to make the most of the countryside. Rural footpaths can be uneven and can be muddy in winter, sturdy footwear advised.
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Thursday 25th April 2024
Crane Park-- Spring hay cut and raking
With Richmond Weekday Projects
At Willow Way
Activity description
We will be assisting the shire horses from Operation Centaur by raking up the arisings from the spring hay cut. Raking is important in meadow management as it maintains low soil fertility, which reduces competitive grass growth.
