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  • Big Green Weekend
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  • Health walk
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  • Community event or activity
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  • Wednesday 19th March 2025

    VO open session

    With South Yorkshire Community Woodlands Team

    At Phoenix Park

    Activity description

    2/2 session: Continuing with the reed bed management activates, maintaining and enhancing reed bed habitats to support biodiversity, improve water quality, and ensure their long-term ecological health. Participating in this session benefits participants by fostering hands-on practical skills, building valuable networks with like-minded community members, and contributing to the local community by improving and supporting healthier ecosystems in the local woodland.

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  • Wednesday 19th March 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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  • Wednesday 19th March 2025

    Food for Health Green Gym

    With Hollybush Food for Health Green Gym

    At Hollybush Conservation Centre

    Activity description

    Food growing in the grounds of Hollybush Conservation Centre. A variety of organic growing techniques used in raised beds, ground level beds, orchards and in a polytunnel. Work in small groups across the site.

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  • Wednesday 19th March 2025

    Wildlife Gardening & Conservation Green Gym

    With Hollybush Food for Health Green Gym

    At Hollybush Conservation Centre

    Activity description

    Wildlife gardening and conservation in the grounds of Hollybush Conservation Centre to increase the biodiversity of the site. A variety of management techniques used including growing plants from seed & propagation, and planting and providing homes for wildlife. Work in small groups across the site.

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  • Wednesday 19th March 2025

    Wildlife Gardening & Conservation Green Gym

    With Hollybush Food for Health Green Gym

    At Hollybush Conservation Centre

    Activity description

    Wildlife gardening and conservation in the grounds of Hollybush Conservation Centre to increase the biodiversity of the site. A variety of management techniques used including growing plants from seed & propagation, and planting and providing homes for wildlife. Work in small groups across the site.

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  • Wednesday 19th March 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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  • Wednesday 19th March 2025

    Practical Conservation - Wednesdays

    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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  • Wednesday 19th March 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 Bo at b.couch@tcv.org.uk or phone - 07775 025 837

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  • Wednesday 19th March 2025

    Citizen Science Volunteer Group

    With Citizen Science Volunteers

    At Glasgow wide

    Activity description

    This group meets weekly to carry out biological surveying and recording across Glasgow and further afield. This will give you experience in carrying out biological surveys, allow you to take part in Citizen Science projects, and gain native species identification skills.

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  • Wednesday 19th March 2025

    Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team

    With Forth Valley BAT

    At Carsebridge Cultural Campus

    Activity description

    The Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team undertake various practical conservation tasks and improve green spaces across Falkirk and Stirling. Activities include woodland management, pond clearance, maintaining paths and sowing wildflower seeds. We meet every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from approximately 10:30 - 14:00. Volunteers can sign up for any or all days. If you would like to attend a session or have any questions please contact Margaret at margaret.dickie@tcv.org.uk or on 079 1755 5850.

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