TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Green Skills Training - Pond life and pond care
An activity with Clayton Vale Volunteers
Activity date: Thursday 31st October 2024
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 13:00
Activity description
This month's training is all about ponds - we will learn about the variety of life we find in ponds, how and why we need to look after this habitat, and we’ll get stuck into some practical pond work! Everyone welcome, no experience necessary.
Meeting place
Clayton Vale park entrance near the tuck shop, Berry Brow, M40 1GR
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Activity location
Clayton Vale, Off Berry Brow Lane Clayton Manchester, M43 6LN
Site description
Clayton Vale is located in East Manchester close to the City of Manchester Stadium and is a green space of around 100 acres. It was reclaimed from land fill by Manchester City Council in the early 1980's and forms a valley with the river Medlock running along its base. br>The area was designated a Local Nature Reserve in July 2006.
Pick Up Point
Contact
Rebecca Collingwood
Telephone: 07764 655486
Email: rebecca.collingwood@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/north
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
The course is open to anyone over the age of 16 - for those who just want to try something different or those who are looking to expand their skill set for employment in the environmental sector. Places are limited and booking is essential - email rebecca.collingwood@tcv.org.uk to register.
Site Facilities
- Cafe
- Parking
- Toilets
- Nearest Toilets - Visitor Center - need key
