Activities
Found 965 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 8th May 2024
A range of activities
With Weekday Conservation Team
At Aylesbury National Grid Compressor
Activity description
This site has wildflower meadows, woodlands, hedgerows and bridleways all needing maintenance and care to keep them in good shape for wildlife. We have activities all year round so please contact us for up to date information.
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Wednesday 8th May 2024
Chatham Place Community Garden
With Chatham Place Green Gym
At Chatham Place
Activity description
Join us every THIRD WEDNESDAY of the month at Chatham Place in Northfield as we sow, grow and enjoy each other's company in the beautiful setting of the communal gardens! Enjoy gardening in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Everybody is welcome and no experience is necessary! All tools and equipment is provided. The garden is flat and provides an accessible space for everyone to enjoy being outdoors. Please note that the front doors close automatically at 3 so please arrive by 2.30 to avoid being locked out.
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Wednesday 8th May 2024
Queen Elizabeth Community Gardens
With Queen Elizabeth Hospital Green Gym
At Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Activity description
Join us every Wednesday morning at out Queen Elizabeth Community Gardens based in the grounds of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. We are a friendly and welcoming group who love to grow our food, and help provide a space where our local wildlife can thrive. We have a variety of different species on site, including a large variety of butterflies in the spring and summer and different birds from woodpeckers to blue tits. No previous experience is required and all tools are provided.
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Wednesday 8th May 2024
Nature and Wildlife Walks
With Queen Elizabeth Hospital Green Gym
At Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Activity description
Join us every Wednesday morning for our weekly nature and wildlife trail around our site at the Queen Elizabeth Community Gardens. We often see a variety of different species, including many different types of birds. Summer is especially magical when the butterflies take flight, and autumn brings the fungi in all of their delight! Learn about all of our amazing wildlife and how to ID what you see!
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Wednesday 8th May 2024
It's the moment you’ve all been waiting for!
With Norwich Midweek Group
At Salle farm woodland
Activity description
Yes, it's our first Himlayan Balsam pulling task of the year, at this lovely peaceful woodland.
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Wednesday 8th May 2024
friends of port sunlight river park.
With Friends of Port Sunlight River Park
At Port Sunlight River Park
Activity description
Various conservation tasks on and around the park inc clearing back excessive vegetation, grass cutting, some small scale construction works.
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Wednesday 8th May 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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Wednesday 8th May 2024
Creative Woodwork for Wellbeing (Wednesday for FIVE weeks) T3
With ACLS Basic Woodwork
At Hollybush Woodwork
Activity description
This is a five week course which runs every Wednesday from 24th April to 22nd May 2024 from 10.00am to 4.00pm <br>It is well documented that taking part in creative activities and learning new skills can support positive mental health and wellbeing. <br>Learn how to safely work with reclaimed wood and hand build new, and useful items for yourself or others. The practical and creative techniques and skills learnt on this course will support your positive mental health and wellbeing <br>After the course you could enrol on other wood or nature wellbeing focussed courses and learn further mindful artistic skills and techniques. <br>This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37.5hrs a week) and earn below £21,225; It is £37.50 for those over state pension age and in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits or pension must be provided before the course starts. <br>To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk <br>Please note that this is a very hands-on, physical course that requires a level of strength and dexterity, and you will be using sharp hand tools. If you have a disability or problem with mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.<br> In the first session we will introduce you to the Hollybush site, your tutor and other learners so you feel welcome and confident, and make sure you have the support and equipment you need. We will help you set up a Google Classroom account, to give you access to bonus course materials.<br>
This is a paid event.
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Wednesday 8th May 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 8th May 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
