Found 230 activities
Wednesday 24th April 2024
With Practical Conservation - Midweek
About 40.7 miles away from your postcode
At TCV York Office (THCC)
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.
Wednesday 24th April 2024
With ACLS Basic Woodwork
About 44.9 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Woodwork
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.
Thursday 25th April 2024
With TCV West Lindsey Volunteers
About 0.8 miles away from your postcode
At Mercer Woods
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.
Thursday 25th April 2024
With Greenchapel
About 16.8 miles away from your postcode
At Cleddan's burn
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.
Thursday 25th April 2024
With Greenchapel
About 16.8 miles away from your postcode
At Cleddan's burn
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.
Thursday 25th April 2024
With TCV Humber Field Office
About 29.4 miles away from your postcode
At TCV Humber Field Office
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.
Thursday 25th April 2024
With Hull Road Park Project
About 40.4 miles away from your postcode
At Hull Road Park
Volunteers do a range of gardening activities suitable for everyone, including re establishing the old rockery and creating new flowerbeds. Give as much time as you like! Free drink and cake provided by the park community café.
Thursday 25th April 2024
With Hull Rd Park Woodworking group
About 40.4 miles away from your postcode
At Hull Road Park
Learn new things and share existing skills through these relaxed and welcoming woodwork sessions. Work with wood in different ways through group and individual projects. No prior knowledge need - anyone welcome.
Thursday 25th April 2024
With Practical Conservation - Midweek
About 40.7 miles away from your postcode
At TCV York Office (THCC)
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.
Friday 26th April 2024
With Skelton Grange Green Team
About 39.7 miles away from your postcode
At Skelton Grange Environment Centre
Every week Green Team does a range of gardening and conservation tasks with experienced leaders and a lovely group of volunteers! Come and make a difference to the nature reserve and education areas enjoyed by thousands of local people every year.