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Monday 5th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Monday 5th May 2025
Meet: 14:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Old Town Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Old Town Health Walk Courthouse Street- High Street Hastings, TN34 3EW
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* Pretty routes through charming streets, delightful twittens, up to the East Hill or West Hill or along the seafront. Lots of beautiful views, attractive architecture and quirky features. Take care: can include steps, can be a bit steep.
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Monday 5th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Monday 5th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Pevensey Bay Health Walk
Site: ESHW Pevensey Bay Health Walk Richmond Road Pevensey Bay BN24 6AU, BN24 6AU
Brief description: One of the shortest and easiest health walks, alternating between two very gentle loops around residential streets, allotments and seafront. There is even some outdoor gym equipment to have a go on! Take care: path through allotments can be slippery after rain.
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Monday 5th May 2025
Meet: 10:15 Finishes: 11:15
Activity type: Health walk
Rye Health Walk
Site: ESHW Rye Health Walk Gibbet Marsh Car Park Off Udimore Road Rye, TN31 7DT
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* A range of delightful walks that include riverside paths, churches with views, rural scenery, quaint Rye streets and even a Castle! Take care: can be slightly steep; can be uneven; leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Monday 5th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Cutting Reptile Bund + Litter Pick at Davy Down
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Help us manage reptile habitats by cutting vegetation to improve basking spots and performing a litter pick to keep the site clean and safe. Youâll support conservation efforts for local reptile species and make the area more welcoming for visitors. Tools, PPE and on site training provided. No experience required!
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Monday 5th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Sidley Health Walk
Site: ESHW Sidley Health Walk Glovers Lane Sidley Bexhill, TN39 5AB
Brief description: Starting in quiet residential streets and exploring footpaths into Combe Valley Countryside Park, including the disused railway line and the Greenway. Take care: can be slightly uneven in places; can include steps. Leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Monday 5th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Public event or activity
** SORRY NO TASK TODAY ** Bank Holiday Monday
Site: *** NO TASK TODAY ** *** SORRY, NO TASK TODAY **, NR1 3RX
Brief description: ** SORRY NO TASK TODAY ** We do run tasks on almost every weekday, but this is a bank holiday.
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Tuesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tree Nursery Volunteering
Site: ,
Brief 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. Here at the Tree Nursery, we are always looking for volunteers to help us deliver our mission in helping Northern Irelands native woodlands. The vital conservation work we carry out would be impossible without you. So, if you like the sound of getting a bit mucky and having fun, all while doing good for the environment then this is the place for you! Whether you're new to volunteering or are an expert in 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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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Polegate Health Walk
Site: ESHW Polegate Health Walk Polegate RailwayStation High Street Polegate BN26 6AQ, BN26 6AQ
Brief description: A variety of walks away from the station, including the Cuckoo Trail, the rec/meadows, rural footpaths and quiet lanes. Take care: some paths can be muddy in winter but leaders will try to avoid the trickiest parts.
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodchip path and steps installation in Albany Rd Woodland in Burgess Park SE5 0AL
Site: Burgess Park Burgess Park Albany Road SE5 0AL, SE5 0AL
Brief description: It's been quite a few years since we last worked in Burgess Park, but now we have been asked to help improve the access through the Albany Road Woodland section of the park, between the ponds and the Albany Rd perimeter. We will be installing timber edging and filling the paths with hardwood chip for greater longevity than standard mulch, and installing small 800mm width oak sleeper steps on the inclines through the woods.
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Green Gym, Practical conservation activity
Whitby Park Green Gym
Site: Whitby Park Whitby Park Off Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port Cheshire, CH65 9AE
Brief description: Here we will be undertaking a number of activities, including clearing along footpath in the woodland, felling of unwanted sycamore regeneration, pond works and other related activities
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
port sunlight river park.
Site: Port Sunlight River Park Dock Road North Bromborough, Wirral CH62 4TQ., CH62 4TQ
Brief description: Various conservation tasks on and around the park concentrating on gardening and plant based activities mainly. .
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: A wide range of practical conservation and green spaces improvement work. Habitat management, planting, small scale construction - footpaths etc. in around the West Lindsey area.
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Seaford Health Walk
Site: ESHW Seaford Health Walk Salts Rec Marine Parade Seaford, BN25 2PJ
Brief description: Seafront walks, walks up towards Seaford Head Nature Reserve, walks around quiet local green spaces. Lovely scenery, points of interest and historical features. Take care: some routes can be slightly steep, can be uneven with shingle.
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 14:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Wildlife surveying activity
BeeWalk Survey at Davy Down
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Join our bee survey to identify and record pollinator species using simple field techniques. Youâll learn about bee ID and ecology while contributing to important ecological data collection. No experience required!
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 1:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Public event or activity
Kingsbrook and Cauldwell Community Allotment
Site: Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre Bunyan Sports and Fitness centre Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire, MK42 9TS
Brief description: Join us on the community allotment and learn how to grow your own food!
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity
Swadlincote Woods
Site: Swadlincote Woods Derby Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EB
Brief description: Join our friendly team at this urban woodland and park. Our team will be working on outdoor practical conservation activities to improve the site for both wildlife and local people. Tasks on the day will vary, but there will be something for everyone, no matter what your level of fitness. The day runs 10-3 with breaks for tea and for lunch! We are always pleased to welcome new volunteers (under 18s welcome by prior arrangement only).
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
One Tree Hill Nature Walk Restoration
Site: One Tree Hill One Tree Hill Holland Rd Wembley HA0 4UX, HA0 4UX
Brief description: We will be continuing work on the woodland trail
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Merseyside Midweek Group
Site: World Museum World Museum William Brown Street Liverpool L3 8EN England, L3 8EN
Brief description: The Merseyside Midweek volunteer group operates across the Liverpool, Wirral, Cheshire West, Sefton and West Lancashire region. We pickup in the minibus at 9:30am in Liverpool City Centre every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - driving from there to site to deliver environmental contracts.
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Seafront Health Walk London Road St Leonards, TN38 0DA
Brief description: A nice level prom walk to the east or west. Enjoy the seafront views and a loop around Grosvenor Gardens, or a stroll to the Pier and towards the Old Town. Suitable for all, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs. Take care: seafront walks can be windy; look out for cycle lane.
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tunnel Gardens
Site: Tunnel Gardens (Blake Road) Green space runs parallel to Tunnel Gardens (street), Bounds Green, N11 2AL
Brief description: We'll be managing vegetation across the meadows and pathways. https://us18.list-manage.com/survey?u=240cee6caea7920c5952fb280&id=79192d60fe&attribution=false
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry, FK13 6JF
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Horam Green Gym at Wealden Crem
Site: Wealden Crematorium Horam Road Horam, TN21 0FX
Brief description: TCV's Green Gym is running at Wealden Crematorium, Horam, every Tuesday 10am -1pm. Various outdoor tasks, to improve health and the local environment, all based on the grounds of the crematorium. Tasks include general horticultural maintenance, and woodland maintenance. Minibus pickup locally by arrangement (eg. Hailsham, Herstmonceaux)
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation Work in Fleet - North Hampshire
Site: Fleet Substation Fleet Electrical Sub-Station, Rye Common Ln, Farnham, GU10 5RT
Brief description: Conservation work - cutting back, clearance, coppicing etc. For full details, please sign up to our newsletter: https://tcv.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9bbaa15463046adf64d2b0c79&id=a6b0f89389
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Training or workshop
Gardening In and Out of the Home (Tuesday for FIVE weeks) HT5
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: This course runs on Tuesdays for 5 weeks from 29th April to 27th May 2025 from 10.00am to 13.30pm This course is specifically for those who would like to support positive wellbeing through learning to garden inside and outside of their home. The course is aimed at people with or without gardening experience, who want to learn more about greening their spaces and growing plants. On this course you will learn about: microgreens, herbs, succulents, growing food, square foot gardening, helping wildlife, how plants can improve your health, growing and displaying plants and more. This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or part-time and earn less than £13.05 per hour; It is £26.25 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk If you have a disability or problem with manual dexterity or mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Public event or activity
Drop in Wellness Garden Session: Creating and weeding Flower Beds
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Drop in to our wellness garden session, a relaxed session centred around wellbeing while gardening during lunch hours. We will be working on flower beds and tree nursery raised beds. Making paper pots and stick trugs! Its a great opportunity to take a break outdoors, refresh and reset. Meet new people and learn new skills FOR FREE!
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Habitat management at Waterlow Park
Site: Waterlow Park c-o The Lodge Waterlow Park Dartmouth Park Hill London, N19 5JF
Brief description: Join in for a session of nature conservation and habitat management activities. The Green Gym is a unique way to get fit, transform the environment, meet new people and learn new skills. Each session includes a range of activities, designed to suit all abilities. We provide hot drinks and other refreshments during the tea break.
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk Hampden Park Hampden Park Drive Eastbourne, BN22 9QR
Brief description: Weaving attractive park paths with pretty local streets to make a variety of one hour walks. Take care: some pavements can be uneven with tree roots; some park sections can be uneven.
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tuesday Conservation Group
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: We will be doing a variety of tasks throughout the duration of the project which include; improving the biodiversity of the site, regular wildlife surveys, site maintenance, mapping, improving the grounds, planning and research. There will be soup provided at lunch break, but you can still bring your own food if you wish. Please come in weather appropriate clothing. If you would like to get involved please contact Dani - danielle.aspinall@tcv.org.uk
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Show Me The Way(marker) to go home
Site: Queens Hill Community Park Sir Alfred Munnings Road, Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5EH.
Brief description: Installing new waymarker posts to direct people through the woods.
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Tuesday 6th May 2025
Meet: 10:15 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Fenceline clearance: Removing suckers and bramble, Highwoods Country Park
Site: High Woods Country Park: visitors centre High Woods Visitor Centre Turner Road Colchester, CO4 5JR
Brief description: Removing bramble and self seeded or suckered saplings from the fenceline at Highwoods Country Park. Everyone is welcome and all PPE is provided, no experience required.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Wednesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Alexandra Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Alexandra Park Heath Walk Alexandra Park Hastings, TN34 2LG
Brief description: A beautiful park with exquisite formal planting and mature trees, woodland areas and wide reservoirs with lots of birds. The health walk routes start in the lower park and go into the other sections to make an hour long loop. Take care: mostly smooth surfaced path but can be slightly uneven in woodland routes and can be slightly steep occasionally.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Conquest Green Gym
Site: The Hastings Centre garden Hastings Centre The Ridge Hastings East Sussex TN34 2SA, TN34 2SA
Brief description: We will be creating a productive, wildlife friendly vegetable and flower garden based at the Hastings Centre, in partnership with the Kings Church. Activities will include all aspects of vegetable growing, seed sowing, hedge cutting, propagating, soil improvement, planting seedlings, creating new habitats for wildlife such as bird boxes, feeders, and insect hotels, and managing the small meadow area for wildlife by sowing some areas of wild flowers.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
EPIC Green Gym
Site: Ochils Woodland Park Ochils Woodland Park, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1EB
Brief 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 local environment then please come out to our green gym. We will be running a number of different practical conservation activities such as woodland management, path building and much more.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 2:30 Finishes: 4:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Chatham Place Community Garden
Site: Chatham Place 100 Chatham Rd, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2JW
Brief description: Join us every FIRST and THIRD Wednesday of the month at our Chatham Place Green Gym in Northfield. We are a friendly and welcoming group who love to grow our own food in a relaxed environment, whilst enjoying our time in the communal garden, and making new friends. No previous experience is required and all tools are provided. Chatham Place and the communal garden is fully accessible, and has on site accessible toilets. There is also space for indoor activities, which we use during bad weather to ensure we can all enjoy gardening and growing our own food all year round!
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Habitat Creation - Bee Bank
Site: Hermitage Of Braid Hermitage House Hermitage of Braid 69 Braid Road, EH10 6JF
Brief description: Join Us for a Conservation Day with TCV! Date: 30/04, 07/05, 08/05 Time: 10:00 - 13:30 Location: The Hermitage of Braid Are you passionate about nature and eager to make a difference in your community? Join The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) for an exciting day of hands-on conservation work! We're creating a Bee Bank, establishing butterfly habitats, and planting wildflowers to support local biodiversity. Why Bee Banks? Bee Banks are specially designed areas that provide nesting sites for solitary bees, which are crucial pollinators in our ecosystem. Unlike social bees, solitary bees do not live in hives but nest in the ground. By creating Bee Banks, we support these vital insects, ensuring they have safe places to reproduce and thrive. This helps maintain healthy pollinator populations, which are essential for the pollination of wildflowers and crops, contributing to biodiversity and food security. Make a Difference: Contribute to vital conservation efforts and support local wildlife. Learn New Skills: Gain practical experience in habitat creation and plant care. Meet Like-Minded People: Connect with fellow nature enthusiasts and make new friends. Enjoy the Outdoors: Spend a rewarding day in nature, improving your well-being. What to Expect: Bee Bank Creation: Help us build a safe haven for solitary bees, essential pollinators in our ecosystem. Butterfly Habitat: Assist in creating beautiful spaces for butterflies to thrive. Wildflower Planting: Get your hands dirty planting a variety of wildflowers to attract and support pollinators. ðŸÅ¿ðŸÂÂðŸ¦⹠What to Bring: Comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear Gardening gloves (if you have them) A packed lunch and water bottle Lots of enthusiasm! Contact Us: For more information and to register, please contact josef.williams@tcv.org.uk
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodchip path and steps installation in Albany Rd Woodland in Burgess Park SE5 0AL
Site: Burgess Park Burgess Park Albany Road SE5 0AL, SE5 0AL
Brief description: It's been quite a few years since we last worked in Burgess Park, but now we have been asked to help improve the access through the Albany Road Woodland section of the park, between the ponds and the Albany Rd perimeter. We will be installing timber edging and filling the paths with hardwood chip for greater longevity than standard mulch, and installing small 800mm width oak sleeper steps on the inclines through the woods.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Crane Park (Mill Road meadow) - Spring hay cut and rake
Site: Crane Park (Mill Road Entrance) various - but Crane Park Mill Road meadow is in the middle of the park, more or less. Nearest road is Mill Road., TW2 5BB
Brief description: We will be working in collaboration with the horses from Oakwood Clydesdales to cut and rake the meadows in Crane Park. We will be completing raking work in Mill Road meadow. The meadows are managed for biodiversity by LBRuT. The hay cut and rake is an important step in meadow management as it helps to maintain low soil fertility, suppresses vigorous grass growth, and helps spread wildflowers.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
One Tree Hill Nature Walk Restoration
Site: One Tree Hill One Tree Hill Holland Rd Wembley HA0 4UX, HA0 4UX
Brief description: We will be continuing work on the woodland trail
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: We invite you to join us at the Paddock for our conservation activities in 2025! Beginners and experienced gardeners always welcome. Tasks vary by season, and may include: meadow and woodland maintenance, path clearance, pond work, woodwork and more.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Citizen Science Volunteer Group
Site: Glasgow wide Volunteer Pick up point, G1 2FF
Brief 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 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Ashdown Forest Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ashdown Forest Health Walk Ashdown Forest Centre Colemans Hatch Road Wych Cross, RH18 5JP
Brief description: Meeting at a different car park each week, this is our largest walking group with 30-40 people each week enjoying a one hour guided walk into the stunning countryside of Ashdown Forest.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
South Yorkshire's Practical Conservation Team
Site: Bullrush Office and tool store Unit 7, Bullrush Grove, Doncaster DN4 8SL, DN4 8SL
Brief description: The Practical Team will be carrying out a conservation based practical task and site improvement task across the 8 Community Woodlands that the team manages. No experience needed, just a willingness to have a go. Participants benefit from learn new skills, having a positive impact on there local green space and meet new people. For more information on location and type of task, please get in touch with team.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Training or workshop
Creative Woodwork for Wellbeing (Wednesday for FIVE weeks) HT5
Site: Hollybush Woodwork Hollybush Conservation Centre Broad Lane Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3BP, LS5 3BP
Brief description: This is a five week course which runs every Wednesday from 23rd April to 21st May 2025 from 10.00am to 4.00pm It is well documented that taking part in creative activities and learning new skills can support positive mental health and wellbeing. The practical and creative techniques and skills learnt on this course will support your positive mental health and wellbeing. Learn how to safely work with wood and design, hand build, and decorate a useful bench or small table for yourself or others. This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or work part-time and earn below £13.05 per hour; It is £37.50 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk Please note that this is a 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
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk Bexhill Freedom Leisure Pool Ravenside Retail Park Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2JS, TN39 4HS
Brief description: Sometimes a seafront walk, sometimes a loop into Combe Valley Country Park, sometimes a bit of both, this is a location that offers some delightful contrasts. Take care: rural footpaths can be uneven and could be muddy in winter; some routes include steps over railway.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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 7th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodham Environmental Group
Site: Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Site Woodham Aylesbury HP18 0PR, HP18 0PR
Brief description: We have a long term project on this site to improve biodiversity, so each week we'll be doing a range of tasks to increase the habitats - meadow management, woodland work, hedgerow management and lots more.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk The Perch Princes Park Eastbourne, BN22 7LQ
Brief description: Enjoy a stunning seafront walk, starting from Princes Park and heading east to the Harbour or west to the Pier. Take care: A slightly longer walk than some, but nice and even surfaced prom, suitable for all users, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
What's the Score?
Site: Crown Score Benhind #50, High St, Lowestoft, Suffolk,, NR32 1HZ.
Brief description: What's the Score? It's an alleyway which hides an abandoned garden which we are starting to restore.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk Willingdon Community Hub Library Coppice Avenue Eastbourne, BN20 9PN
Brief description: A gentle stroll around the local streets and twittens, enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the Downs. Opportunity for coffee or tea after. Take care: some paths can be slightly uneven.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Green Gym, Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Community Hub - Practical Conservation and Nature Wellbeing
Site: Clayton Vale Off Berry Brow Lane Clayton Manchester, M43 6LN
Brief description: We are running fun and free environmental conservation and nature connection activities at Clayton Vale with sessions alternating each week. Alternate Thursdays 10am - 1pm Practical environmental conservation. Alternate Thursdays 10am - 11.30am Nature based wellbeing sessions.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 10:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hailsham Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hailsham Health Walk Quintins Shopping Centre High Street Hailsham, BN27 1DP, BN27 1DP
Brief description: Exploring a variety of local walks that start from the War Memorial. Mostly surfaced paths, including the Cuckoo Trail, around the pond, local quiet streets. Take care: starts in town so some narrow pavements and road crossings.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Leyton Jubilee Green Gym
Site: Leyton Jubilee Park Seymour Road, London E10 7BL, E10 7BL
Brief description: Join the Leyton Jubilee Green Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Wildlife surveying activity
Butterfly survey and invasive species removal at Rayleigh
Site: Rayleigh National Grid Substation Rayleigh substation, London Road, Wickford SS11 8UA, SS11 8UA
Brief description: Session of removing Goats rue and Bee Walk survey and butterfly survey at our new site in Rayleigh.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Thursdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Hull Road Park Gardening Volunteers
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Rhododendron cutting/clearance
Site: St Catherine's Lodge St Catherines Lodge, Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5BN
Brief description: Rhododendron cutting
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Ninfield Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ninfield Health Walk Ninfield Memorial Hal Ninfield TN33 9LB, BN22 7NB
Brief description: One of our shorter health walks â routes around the pretty village, using quiet lanes and footpaths to make loops with charming scenery and stunning views, including the delightful Church Wood Nature Reserve and landscapes painted by Turner. Take care: some rural/woodland footpaths that can be uneven in places.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Howden Walled Garden Howden, Livingston, EH54 6AE
Brief description: Wild Ways Well is designed to help everyone to experience the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday afternoon we meet at Howden Walled Garden to help make this place better for people and wildlife. We take part in a variety of different activities such as conservation gardening, wildlife surveying, natural art, seed and tree planting, health walks and more. Everything is done at a relaxed, easy, pace and we work hard to be welcoming to everyone.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Habitat Creation - Bee Bank
Site: Hermitage Of Braid Hermitage House Hermitage of Braid 69 Braid Road, EH10 6JF
Brief description: Join Us for a Conservation Day with TCV! Date: 30/04, 07/05, 08/05 Time: 10:00 - 13:30 Location: The Hermitage of Braid Are you passionate about nature and eager to make a difference in your community? Join The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) for an exciting day of hands-on conservation work! We're creating a Bee Bank, establishing butterfly habitats, and planting wildflowers to support local biodiversity. Why Bee Banks? Bee Banks are specially designed areas that provide nesting sites for solitary bees, which are crucial pollinators in our ecosystem. Unlike social bees, solitary bees do not live in hives but nest in the ground. By creating Bee Banks, we support these vital insects, ensuring they have safe places to reproduce and thrive. This helps maintain healthy pollinator populations, which are essential for the pollination of wildflowers and crops, contributing to biodiversity and food security. Make a Difference: Contribute to vital conservation efforts and support local wildlife. Learn New Skills: Gain practical experience in habitat creation and plant care. Meet Like-Minded People: Connect with fellow nature enthusiasts and make new friends. Enjoy the Outdoors: Spend a rewarding day in nature, improving your well-being. What to Expect: Bee Bank Creation: Help us build a safe haven for solitary bees, essential pollinators in our ecosystem. Butterfly Habitat: Assist in creating beautiful spaces for butterflies to thrive. Wildflower Planting: Get your hands dirty planting a variety of wildflowers to attract and support pollinators. Ã°à ¸à âÃ¿Ã°à ¸ÃÂÃÂÃ°à ¸Ã¦ââ¬Â¹ What to Bring: Comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear Gardening gloves (if you have them) A packed lunch and water bottle Lots of enthusiasm! Contact Us: For more information and to register, please contact josef.williams@tcv.org.uk
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Bird song ID and Nature Walk
Site: Clayton Vale Off Berry Brow Lane Clayton Manchester, M43 6LN
Brief description: A calming walk learning to identify different bird songs with the Merlin app. No experience needed, everyone welcome. Tools, equipment, brews and biscuits provided.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodchip path and steps installation in Albany Rd Woodland in Burgess Park SE5 0AL
Site: Burgess Park Burgess Park Albany Road SE5 0AL, SE5 0AL
Brief description: It's been quite a few years since we last worked in Burgess Park, but now we have been asked to help improve the access through the Albany Road Woodland section of the park, between the ponds and the Albany Rd perimeter. We will be installing timber edging and filling the paths with hardwood chip for greater longevity than standard mulch, and installing small 800mm width oak sleeper steps on the inclines through the woods.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tree Nursery Volunteering
Site: ,
Brief 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. Here at the Tree Nursery, we are always looking for volunteers to help us deliver our mission in helping Northern Irelands native woodlands. The vital conservation work we carry out would be impossible without you. So, if you like the sound of getting a bit mucky and having fun, all while doing good for the environment then this is the place for you! Whether you're new to volunteering or are an expert in 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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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Church Wood Green Gym
Site: Church Wood L.N.R. Church Wood Local Nature Reserve Church in the Wood Lane ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA TN38 9PB, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Coppicing and woodland management, footpath clearance, litter picking, fence repairs.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Habitat Management at Poppy Woods
Site: Poppy Wood Breach Lane, Melbourne, Derby,, DE73 8DF
Brief description: We will be pruning and thinning an area of maturing mixed woodland and using the brash to create a dead-hedge along the horse path, adding a valuable habitat and refuge for wildlife
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Granville Road Spinney
Site: Granville Spinney Granville Road Spinney, Granville Road, Haringey,, N4 4EJ
Brief description: Join us in caring for this hidden gem! Sign up for the session here: https://us18.list-manage.com/survey?u=240cee6caea7920c5952fb280&id=79192d60fe&attribution=false
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
Site: Milebrook Hall Milebrook Community Hall Field Lane Bartley Green Birmingham, B32 4ER
Brief description: Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Oakwood Hall Green Gym
Site: Oakwood Hall Oakwood Grange Ln, Oakwood, Leeds, Yorkshire LS8 2PF, LS8 2PF
Brief description: Visitors to this garden often describe it as a 'hidden gem', tucked away behind a training centre and residential care home. The group look after the extensive gardens, reclaimed by TCV volunteers since 2016. The group follows the Green Gym framework, supporting people to build confidence, well being and fitness through gardening type activities. The size of the garden means that there is space for people to experiment with their own gardening styles, in line with TCV values. The group has a well established core of volunteers, as well as welcoming new comers to the group. Everyone is welcome, whether they have 60 years gardening experience, or have never gardened before in their life. To join the group, please get in contact by email first and someone will be in contact with you to arrange a conversation about joining the group.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Menstrie Glen Menstrie Glen, Menstrie, FK11 7AP
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Wildlife surveying activity
Butterfly survey and invasive species removal at Rayleigh
Site: Rayleigh National Grid Substation Rayleigh substation, London Road, Wickford SS11 8UA, SS11 8UA
Brief description: Session of removing Goats rue and Bee Walk survey and butterfly survey at our new site in Rayleigh.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Crowborough Health Walk
Site: ESHW Crowborough Health Walk The Fernbank Centre Crowborough TN6 2QY, TN6 2QY
Brief description: A very popular walk with different start points to make the most of the local countryside and views. Take care: due to local geography, can be a bit steep in places and sturdy footwear is advised.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym, Practical conservation activity
Habitat management at St Andrews Gardens
Site: St Andrew's Gardens St Andrew's Gardens, Gray's Inn Road, WC1X 8JT, WC1X 8JT
Brief description: Join in for a session of nature conservation and habitat management activities. The Green Gym is a unique way to get fit, transform the environment, meet new people and learn new skills. Each session includes a range of activities, designed to suit all abilities. We provide hot drinks and other refreshments during the tea break.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Arundel Close Wildlife Site - Spring maintenance
Site: Arundel Close Nature Area Arundel Close, Hampton Hill, Hampton TW12 1SW, TW12 1SW
Brief description: We will be completing some general maintenance of the Arundel Wildlife Site ahead of the rapid spring growth. Tasks will include: - Burdock control - Pushing back creeping ivy & bramble sucker removal to reclaim meadow area - Weed removal from path and vertical edging â - Haloing fruit trees, removing weeds from base
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Public event or activity
Seed Giveaway
Site: St Matthews Library and community centre 10 Malabar Road, Leicester, LE1 2PD
Brief description: Event giving FREE seeds away to the public. Vegetable and flower seeds. Bring your spare seeds to donate to other people too!
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Ooh, Baby I Love Your Way(marker)
Site: Queens Hill Community Park Sir Alfred Munnings Road, Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5EH.
Brief description: Installing new waymarker posts that people will really like!
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Wymondley NG environmental group
Site: Wymondley National Grid Blakemore End Road St Ippolyts Hitchin SG4 7PD, SG4 7JJ
Brief description: This is a long term project to improve biodiversity on the site. Each week we'll be doing different activities according to the season to increase and improve habitats for wildlife - it could be tree planting, wildflower surveys, seed collection, litter picking, scrub clearance and more.
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Thursday 8th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Capenhurst Meadow Management
Site: Capenhurst Substation (National Grid) Capenhurst Substation (National Grid), Ledsham, Ellesmere Port, CH1 6HE
Brief description: Cutting the sward and raking off the arisings to be composted. Timber compost bays to be built. Cutting back encroaching scrub. Scarification and/or harrowing of ground in preparation for hand seeding and planting of wildflowers.
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Lloyd Park Green Gym
Site: Lloyd Park Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP
Brief description: Join the Lloyd Park Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 17:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Grass cutting and raking
Site: Great Stukeley Sssi Network Rail cutting near Huntingdon., PE28 2LB
Brief description: This site is a brilliant Site of Special Scientific Interest, bursting with wildflowers and all manner of wildlife. To keep it in excellent condition for wildflowers we need to cut the grass once a year to keep soil nutrient levels low. Every Friday EXCEPT the first Friday of the month.
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Lewes Health Walk
Site: ESHW Lewes Health Walk The Needlemakers West Street Lewes, BN7 2NZ
Brief description: Blending routes through the townâs attractive streets with footpaths into the stunning local countryside. Take care: rural footpaths can be slightly uneven; can be slightly steep in places. Leaders will avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Ladywell Neighbourhood House 28 Heatherbank, Ladywell Livingston, EH54 6EE, EH54 6EE
Brief description: Our Livingston Wild Ways Well group meets every Friday afternoon for a gentle wellbeing walk around Ladywell and the surrounding areas. This is a gentle walk, not a hike! As we go we take notice of the nature around us, learn how to name the trees and plants and about the wildlife that shares the space with us. Afterwards we go to the Ladywell Neighbourhood House for a hot drink and a chat.
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Countess Friday Conservation Session
Site: Countess Of Chester Country Park Countess of Chester Country Park Countess Court Chester, CH2 1UA
Brief description: Here the group will be undertaking various conservation and management task around the park
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk Church Wood Church in the Wood Lane St Leonards on sea, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Walks around this beautiful local woodland nature reserve, including stunning displays of bluebells in spring. Take care: woodland footpaths can be uneven with tree roots; some steep sections/steps; will be muddy in winter.
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Rowheath Pavilion Community Garden
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: Join us every Friday as we live the Good Life by sowing, growing, and harvesting our own food. Feel the thrill of uncovering tasty potatoes, parsnips, and carrots. Enjoy the taste of freshly picked peas and savour those fabulous strawberries. It doesn't get better than this. We have a growing space with accessible raised beds right next to the pavilion building. All tools and equipment are provided. We also go for a nature walk around Rowheath Park whilst we immerse ourselves in the sights and sounds that this valuable green space has to offer. Bird ID walks are also undertaken along with traditional conservation activities.
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Bird Song Walk
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: May the force (of nature) be with you. Amaze your friends and family by being able to identify birds by their call alone. Become a local hero as you gain confidence and expand your knowledge. Join us for a relaxed circuit of Rowheath Park whilst we ID birds by song and sight. The site has meadows, mature hedgerow, and a large pool with a diverse variety of birds and other wildlife. The walking route is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Look out for our dawn chorus walks in April and May!
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Children's activity, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wild Fridays
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:15
Activity type: Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wildlife Surveys @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: Join our wildlife surveys in 2025! The event is for anyone who is interested in learning about nature, wildlife and their local greenspace. Beginners always welcome. Please book a place on Eventbrite. 10am â 11am is our weekly bird survey 11:15am â 12:15pm is often a second wildlife survey. Second survey do not run every Friday in Autumn/Winter so please check Eventbrite for details. This may be wildflowers, pond creatures, butterflies, bumblebees or more depending on the time of year.
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tree Nursery Volunteering
Site: ,
Brief 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. Here at the Tree Nursery, we are always looking for volunteers to help us deliver our mission in helping Northern Irelands native woodlands. The vital conservation work we carry out would be impossible without you. So, if you like the sound of getting a bit mucky and having fun, all while doing good for the environment then this is the place for you! Whether you're new to volunteering or are an expert in 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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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 12:30 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Public event or activity
Women's Wellbeing Club - Woody Decoration
Site: Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Ecology Park Gatehouse, Thames Path, John Harrison Way London, SE10 0QZ
Brief description: Join us for Mayâs session of the Womenâs Nature Wellbeing Club, where you'll cut and decorate wooden slices to create personalized gifts for yourself or your loved ones. As a bonus, you'll discover how trees record time and even weather patterns within their structure. Free entry, but booking is required as only 10 spaces are available per session. To reserve your spot, email: Georgiana.irimia@tcv.org.uk
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Green Team
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: 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.
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Battle Health Walk
Site: ESHW Battle Health Walk The Green Battle, TN33 0AD
Brief description: Beautiful rural routes around rolling 1066 countryside, meeting on the Abbey Green in front of the historic landmark Abbey gates. Take care: can be uneven and slightly steep in places; some routes can get muddy in winter, the leaders will attempt to select the least muddy options.
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Seven Lochs Volunteers
Site: Seven Lochs Wetland Park Seven Lochs Wetland Park Scotland, G33 1AH
Brief description: Working on a range of conservation and community projects across the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. Everything from working on a community growing space to path maintenance to biodiversity enhancement at one of Glasgow's oldest buildings!
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Seafront Health Walk De la Warr Pavilion Marina Bexhill, TN40 1DP
Brief description: One of our longest running walks and one of the gentlest â a promenade stroll to the east or a stroll to the west with a loop back round Egerton Park. Nice even surfaces, suitable for everyone, including wheelchairs or scooter or pushchairs. Lots of benches along the way for people who only want to do a little bit of the walk, take a break and re-join the group as it returns.
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Wildlife surveying activity
Butterfly Surveys at Davy Down
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Project officer will lead a 2km butterfly survey as part of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme at Davy Down. Resources for ID will be provided and on site training provided so no experience required.
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Friday 9th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Health walk
Jolly day trip 2 of 5 for existing volunteers. ** SORRY NO TASK TODAY **
Site: *** NO TASK TODAY ** *** SORRY, NO TASK TODAY **, NR1 3RX
Brief description: The second of our springtime treat days for our volunteers: visiting Blickling Hall (National Trust).
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Saturday 10th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Green Gym
The BUG - Green Gym
Site: The BUG 15 Kent Street Belfast, BT1 1EA
Brief description: The BUG Green Gym is designed to bring members of the community together to this beautiful green space. We provide opportunities to get outside, connect with nature, learn new skills, grow your own veg and make new friends.
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Saturday 10th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tree Nursery Volunteering
Site: ,
Brief 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. Here at the Tree Nursery, we are always looking for volunteers to help us deliver our mission in helping Northern Irelands native woodlands. The vital conservation work we carry out would be impossible without you. So, if you like the sound of getting a bit mucky and having fun, all while doing good for the environment then this is the place for you! Whether you're new to volunteering or are an expert in 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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Sunday 11th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation - 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief description: We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 10am-4.30pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Transport is provided from Tang Hall Community Centre and the University Library bus stop on University Road. 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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Sunday 11th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Finsbury Park
Site: Finsbury Park Staff Yard Hornsey Gate Endymion Road, N4 2NQ
Brief description: We will be carrying out conservation work around the nature space by the athletics track.
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Monday 12th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Monday 12th May 2025
Meet: 14:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Old Town Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Old Town Health Walk Courthouse Street- High Street Hastings, TN34 3EW
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* Pretty routes through charming streets, delightful twittens, up to the East Hill or West Hill or along the seafront. Lots of beautiful views, attractive architecture and quirky features. Take care: can include steps, can be a bit steep.
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Monday 12th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Monday 12th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
I Love The Way(mark) You Lie
Site: Queens Hill Community Park Sir Alfred Munnings Road, Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5EH.
Brief description: We will in fact make absolutely sure the signs we install are telling the truth about which way to go!
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Monday 12th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Pevensey Bay Health Walk
Site: ESHW Pevensey Bay Health Walk Richmond Road Pevensey Bay BN24 6AU, BN24 6AU
Brief description: One of the shortest and easiest health walks, alternating between two very gentle loops around residential streets, allotments and seafront. There is even some outdoor gym equipment to have a go on! Take care: path through allotments can be slippery after rain.
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Monday 12th May 2025
Meet: 10:15 Finishes: 11:15
Activity type: Health walk
Rye Health Walk
Site: ESHW Rye Health Walk Gibbet Marsh Car Park Off Udimore Road Rye, TN31 7DT
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* A range of delightful walks that include riverside paths, churches with views, rural scenery, quaint Rye streets and even a Castle! Take care: can be slightly steep; can be uneven; leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Monday 12th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Hemlock Removal at Davy Down
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Help us remove the invasive and toxic plant Hemlock to improve safety and habitat quality. Youâll learn plant ID skills and support the ecological integrity of the site. Tools, PPE and on site training provided. No experience required!
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Monday 12th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Sidley Health Walk
Site: ESHW Sidley Health Walk Glovers Lane Sidley Bexhill, TN39 5AB
Brief description: Starting in quiet residential streets and exploring footpaths into Combe Valley Countryside Park, including the disused railway line and the Greenway. Take care: can be slightly uneven in places; can include steps. Leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Monday 12th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Newton Park West - pond and stream management
Site: Newton Park West Newton Park West Malvern Ave Harrow HA2 9DX, HA2 9DX
Brief description: Join us at Newton Park West for some river management - We'll mostly be cutting scallops along the stream, but also clearing a bit of reedmace for anyone that fancies getting in waders. Please let us know in advance that you are coming - so we can bring enough tools and biscuits!
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Monday 12th May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Practical conservation activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Gym
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Join us at our Green Gym each Monday at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. With activities including food growing, woodland management, brash removal and more, all are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you are looking to improve your health, would like to learn new skills, or just want to meet people, everyone is welcome to come along and get some fresh air in a fantastic local green space. Join in - feel good.
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Tuesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Health walk
Jolly day trip 3 of 5 for existing volunteers. ** SORRY NO TASK TODAY **
Site: *** NO TASK TODAY ** *** SORRY, NO TASK TODAY **, NR1 3RX
Brief description: The third of our annual treats for our volunteers: boating from Wroxham - on an electric boat with a loo!
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Polegate Health Walk
Site: ESHW Polegate Health Walk Polegate RailwayStation High Street Polegate BN26 6AQ, BN26 6AQ
Brief description: A variety of walks away from the station, including the Cuckoo Trail, the rec/meadows, rural footpaths and quiet lanes. Take care: some paths can be muddy in winter but leaders will try to avoid the trickiest parts.
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodchip path and steps installation in Albany Rd Woodland in Burgess Park SE5 0AL
Site: Burgess Park Burgess Park Albany Road SE5 0AL, SE5 0AL
Brief description: It's been quite a few years since we last worked in Burgess Park, but now we have been asked to help improve the access through the Albany Road Woodland section of the park, between the ponds and the Albany Rd perimeter. We will be installing timber edging and filling the paths with hardwood chip for greater longevity than standard mulch, and installing small 800mm width oak sleeper steps on the inclines through the woods.
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Green Gym, Practical conservation activity
Whitby Park Green Gym
Site: Whitby Park Whitby Park Off Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port Cheshire, CH65 9AE
Brief description: Here we will be undertaking a number of activities, including clearing along footpath in the woodland, felling of unwanted sycamore regeneration, pond works and other related activities
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
port sunlight river park.
Site: Port Sunlight River Park Dock Road North Bromborough, Wirral CH62 4TQ., CH62 4TQ
Brief description: Various conservation tasks on and around the park concentrating on gardening and plant based activities mainly. .
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: A wide range of practical conservation and green spaces improvement work. Habitat management, planting, small scale construction - footpaths etc. in around the West Lindsey area.
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Seaford Health Walk
Site: ESHW Seaford Health Walk Salts Rec Marine Parade Seaford, BN25 2PJ
Brief description: Seafront walks, walks up towards Seaford Head Nature Reserve, walks around quiet local green spaces. Lovely scenery, points of interest and historical features. Take care: some routes can be slightly steep, can be uneven with shingle.
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 1:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Public event or activity
Kingsbrook and Cauldwell Community Allotment
Site: Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre Bunyan Sports and Fitness centre Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire, MK42 9TS
Brief description: Join us on the community allotment and learn how to grow your own food!
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Merseyside Midweek Group
Site: World Museum World Museum William Brown Street Liverpool L3 8EN England, L3 8EN
Brief description: The Merseyside Midweek volunteer group operates across the Liverpool, Wirral, Cheshire West, Sefton and West Lancashire region. We pickup in the minibus at 9:30am in Liverpool City Centre every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - driving from there to site to deliver environmental contracts.
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Seafront Health Walk London Road St Leonards, TN38 0DA
Brief description: A nice level prom walk to the east or west. Enjoy the seafront views and a loop around Grosvenor Gardens, or a stroll to the Pier and towards the Old Town. Suitable for all, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs. Take care: seafront walks can be windy; look out for cycle lane.
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Parkland Walk (Crescent Road)
Site: Parkland Walk Platforms (crescent road) 2 Crescent Rd, London N8 8AT, N8 8AT
Brief description: We'll be tree planting, dead hedging and managing vegetation along the walk. Please sign up via the link: https://us18.list-manage.com/survey?u=240cee6caea7920c5952fb280&id=79192d60fe&attribution=false
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry, FK13 6JF
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Horam Green Gym at Wealden Crem
Site: Wealden Crematorium Horam Road Horam, TN21 0FX
Brief description: TCV's Green Gym is running at Wealden Crematorium, Horam, every Tuesday 10am -1pm. Various outdoor tasks, to improve health and the local environment, all based on the grounds of the crematorium. Tasks include general horticultural maintenance, and woodland maintenance. Minibus pickup locally by arrangement (eg. Hailsham, Herstmonceaux)
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation Work in Fleet - North Hampshire
Site: Fleet Substation Fleet Electrical Sub-Station, Rye Common Ln, Farnham, GU10 5RT
Brief description: Conservation work - cutting back, clearance, coppicing etc. For full details, please sign up to our newsletter: https://tcv.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9bbaa15463046adf64d2b0c79&id=a6b0f89389
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Gibbons Recreation Ground towpath
Site: Gibbons Recreation Ground Gibbons Recreation Ground London NW10 9BX, NW10 9BX
Brief description: Join us as we clear the towpath by the canal feeder
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Training or workshop
Gardening In and Out of the Home (Tuesday for FIVE weeks) HT5
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: This course runs on Tuesdays for 5 weeks from 29th April to 27th May 2025 from 10.00am to 13.30pm This course is specifically for those who would like to support positive wellbeing through learning to garden inside and outside of their home. The course is aimed at people with or without gardening experience, who want to learn more about greening their spaces and growing plants. On this course you will learn about: microgreens, herbs, succulents, growing food, square foot gardening, helping wildlife, how plants can improve your health, growing and displaying plants and more. This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or part-time and earn less than £13.05 per hour; It is £26.25 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk If you have a disability or problem with manual dexterity or mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Public event or activity
Drop in Wellness Garden Session: Creating and weeding Flower Beds
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Drop in to our wellness garden session, a relaxed session centred around wellbeing while gardening during lunch hours. We will be working on flower beds and tree nursery raised beds. Making paper pots and stick trugs! Its a great opportunity to take a break outdoors, refresh and reset. Meet new people and learn new skills FOR FREE!
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Habitat management at Adelaide Local Nature Reserve
Site: Adelaide LNR Adelaide Road, NW3 3QB
Brief description: Join in for a session of nature conservation and habitat management activities. The Green Gym is a unique way to get fit, transform the environment, meet new people and learn new skills. Each session includes a range of activities, designed to suit all abilities. We provide hot drinks and other refreshments during the tea break.
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk Hampden Park Hampden Park Drive Eastbourne, BN22 9QR
Brief description: Weaving attractive park paths with pretty local streets to make a variety of one hour walks. Take care: some pavements can be uneven with tree roots; some park sections can be uneven.
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tuesday Conservation Group
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: We will be doing a variety of tasks throughout the duration of the project which include; improving the biodiversity of the site, regular wildlife surveys, site maintenance, mapping, improving the grounds, planning and research. There will be soup provided at lunch break, but you can still bring your own food if you wish. Please come in weather appropriate clothing. If you would like to get involved please contact Dani - danielle.aspinall@tcv.org.uk
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Meet: 10:15 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Fenceline clearance: Removing suckers and bramble, Highwoods Country Park
Site: High Woods Country Park: visitors centre High Woods Visitor Centre Turner Road Colchester, CO4 5JR
Brief description: Removing bramble and self seeded or suckered saplings from the fenceline at Highwoods Country Park. Everyone is welcome and all PPE is provided, no experience required.
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Wednesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Alexandra Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Alexandra Park Heath Walk Alexandra Park Hastings, TN34 2LG
Brief description: A beautiful park with exquisite formal planting and mature trees, woodland areas and wide reservoirs with lots of birds. The health walk routes start in the lower park and go into the other sections to make an hour long loop. Take care: mostly smooth surfaced path but can be slightly uneven in woodland routes and can be slightly steep occasionally.
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Conquest Green Gym
Site: The Hastings Centre garden Hastings Centre The Ridge Hastings East Sussex TN34 2SA, TN34 2SA
Brief description: We will be creating a productive, wildlife friendly vegetable and flower garden based at the Hastings Centre, in partnership with the Kings Church. Activities will include all aspects of vegetable growing, seed sowing, hedge cutting, propagating, soil improvement, planting seedlings, creating new habitats for wildlife such as bird boxes, feeders, and insect hotels, and managing the small meadow area for wildlife by sowing some areas of wild flowers.
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
EPIC Green Gym
Site: Ochils Woodland Park Ochils Woodland Park, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1EB
Brief 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 local environment then please come out to our green gym. We will be running a number of different practical conservation activities such as woodland management, path building and much more.
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 2:30 Finishes: 4:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Chatham Place Community Garden
Site: Chatham Place 100 Chatham Rd, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2JW
Brief description: Join us every FIRST and THIRD Wednesday of the month at our Chatham Place Green Gym in Northfield. We are a friendly and welcoming group who love to grow our own food in a relaxed environment, whilst enjoying our time in the communal garden, and making new friends. No previous experience is required and all tools are provided. Chatham Place and the communal garden is fully accessible, and has on site accessible toilets. There is also space for indoor activities, which we use during bad weather to ensure we can all enjoy gardening and growing our own food all year round!
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
I did it My Way(marker)
Site: Queens Hill Community Park Sir Alfred Munnings Road, Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5EH.
Brief description: Installing waymarker posts in the correct way to show people new green routes.
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: We invite you to join us at the Paddock for our conservation activities in 2025! Beginners and experienced gardeners always welcome. Tasks vary by season, and may include: meadow and woodland maintenance, path clearance, pond work, woodwork and more.
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Citizen Science Volunteer Group
Site: Glasgow wide Volunteer Pick up point, G1 2FF
Brief 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 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Milton Ave
Site: Milton Ave Milton Ave Open Space Albert Terrace Harlesden London, NW10 8PL
Brief description: We will be continuing to remove Laurel that has taken over the flower beds.
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Ashdown Forest Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ashdown Forest Health Walk Ashdown Forest Centre Colemans Hatch Road Wych Cross, RH18 5JP
Brief description: Meeting at a different car park each week, this is our largest walking group with 30-40 people each week enjoying a one hour guided walk into the stunning countryside of Ashdown Forest.
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
South Yorkshire's Practical Conservation Team
Site: Bullrush Office and tool store Unit 7, Bullrush Grove, Doncaster DN4 8SL, DN4 8SL
Brief description: The Practical Team will be carrying out a conservation based practical task and site improvement task across the 8 Community Woodlands that the team manages. No experience needed, just a willingness to have a go. Participants benefit from learn new skills, having a positive impact on there local green space and meet new people. For more information on location and type of task, please get in touch with team.
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Training or workshop
Creative Woodwork for Wellbeing (Wednesday for FIVE weeks) HT5
Site: Hollybush Woodwork Hollybush Conservation Centre Broad Lane Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3BP, LS5 3BP
Brief description: This is a five week course which runs every Wednesday from 23rd April to 21st May 2025 from 10.00am to 4.00pm It is well documented that taking part in creative activities and learning new skills can support positive mental health and wellbeing. The practical and creative techniques and skills learnt on this course will support your positive mental health and wellbeing. Learn how to safely work with wood and design, hand build, and decorate a useful bench or small table for yourself or others. This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or work part-time and earn below £13.05 per hour; It is £37.50 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk Please note that this is a 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
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk Bexhill Freedom Leisure Pool Ravenside Retail Park Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2JS, TN39 4HS
Brief description: Sometimes a seafront walk, sometimes a loop into Combe Valley Country Park, sometimes a bit of both, this is a location that offers some delightful contrasts. Take care: rural footpaths can be uneven and could be muddy in winter; some routes include steps over railway.
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Oak Avenue Nature Reserve - Scrub management
Site: Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve, Hampton, TW12 3UY
Brief description: We will be working to remove bracken stands, tree suckers and brambles that are encroaching on the meadow at Oak Avenue Nature Reserve. The meadows are managed for biodiversity by LBRuT. Bracken fern is the UK's most common fern. It grows in dense stands in grasslands and dies off during summer creating a fire risk. Bracken is often removed from grassland sites to ensure it doesn't overpower other species/encroach on meadows. Please wear long-sleeves to this event as bracken sap/spores can irritate skin, and we will be clearing prickly seedlings (bramble, hawthorn, blackthorn) so let's reduce scratch risk!
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodham Environmental Group
Site: Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Site Woodham Aylesbury HP18 0PR, HP18 0PR
Brief description: We have a long term project on this site to improve biodiversity, so each week we'll be doing a range of tasks to increase the habitats - meadow management, woodland work, hedgerow management and lots more.
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk The Perch Princes Park Eastbourne, BN22 7LQ
Brief description: Enjoy a stunning seafront walk, starting from Princes Park and heading east to the Harbour or west to the Pier. Take care: A slightly longer walk than some, but nice and even surfaced prom, suitable for all users, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs.
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk Willingdon Community Hub Library Coppice Avenue Eastbourne, BN20 9PN
Brief description: A gentle stroll around the local streets and twittens, enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the Downs. Opportunity for coffee or tea after. Take care: some paths can be slightly uneven.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Green Gym, Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Community Hub - Practical Conservation and Nature Wellbeing
Site: Clayton Vale Off Berry Brow Lane Clayton Manchester, M43 6LN
Brief description: We are running fun and free environmental conservation and nature connection activities at Clayton Vale with sessions alternating each week. Alternate Thursdays 10am - 1pm Practical environmental conservation. Alternate Thursdays 10am - 11.30am Nature based wellbeing sessions.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 10:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hailsham Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hailsham Health Walk Quintins Shopping Centre High Street Hailsham, BN27 1DP, BN27 1DP
Brief description: Exploring a variety of local walks that start from the War Memorial. Mostly surfaced paths, including the Cuckoo Trail, around the pond, local quiet streets. Take care: starts in town so some narrow pavements and road crossings.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Goats rue pulling at Rayleigh
Site: Rayleigh National Grid Substation Rayleigh substation, London Road, Wickford SS11 8UA, SS11 8UA
Brief description: Removing goats rue at Rayleigh substation.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Leyton Jubilee Green Gym
Site: Leyton Jubilee Park Seymour Road, London E10 7BL, E10 7BL
Brief description: Join the Leyton Jubilee Green Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Thursdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Hull Road Park Gardening Volunteers
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Rhododendron cutting/clearance
Site: St Catherine's Lodge St Catherines Lodge, Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5BN
Brief description: Rhododendron cutting
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Ninfield Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ninfield Health Walk Ninfield Memorial Hal Ninfield TN33 9LB, BN22 7NB
Brief description: One of our shorter health walks â routes around the pretty village, using quiet lanes and footpaths to make loops with charming scenery and stunning views, including the delightful Church Wood Nature Reserve and landscapes painted by Turner. Take care: some rural/woodland footpaths that can be uneven in places.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Howden Walled Garden Howden, Livingston, EH54 6AE
Brief description: Wild Ways Well is designed to help everyone to experience the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday afternoon we meet at Howden Walled Garden to help make this place better for people and wildlife. We take part in a variety of different activities such as conservation gardening, wildlife surveying, natural art, seed and tree planting, health walks and more. Everything is done at a relaxed, easy, pace and we work hard to be welcoming to everyone.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Alder Young Dudes?
Site: Flordon Common Opposite gate marked “Harvey Houseâ€, Norwich Road (north of Marsh Lane, Flordon, Norfolk, NR15 1RZ.
Brief description: Carry the news that all are welcome to remove alder saplings from this SSSI fen with rare wildflowers.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Green Skills Training: Great Crested Newts and Pond LIfe
Site: Clayton Vale Off Berry Brow Lane Clayton Manchester, M43 6LN
Brief description: A focus on Great Crested Newts - can we find any at Clayton Vale? We'll learn about newts and other pond life and conduct surveys of the ponds. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodchip path and steps installation in Albany Rd Woodland in Burgess Park SE5 0AL
Site: Burgess Park Burgess Park Albany Road SE5 0AL, SE5 0AL
Brief description: It's been quite a few years since we last worked in Burgess Park, but now we have been asked to help improve the access through the Albany Road Woodland section of the park, between the ponds and the Albany Rd perimeter. We will be installing timber edging and filling the paths with hardwood chip for greater longevity than standard mulch, and installing small 800mm width oak sleeper steps on the inclines through the woods.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Church Wood Green Gym
Site: Church Wood L.N.R. Church Wood Local Nature Reserve Church in the Wood Lane ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA TN38 9PB, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Coppicing and woodland management, footpath clearance, litter picking, fence repairs.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Railway Fields Nature Reserve
Site: Railway Fields Railway Fields LNR 381 Green Lanes Haringey, N4 1ES
Brief description: We'll be working on our habitat wall on the tool store and our hoverfly lagoon. Please sign up via the link: https://us18.list-manage.com/survey?u=240cee6caea7920c5952fb280&id=79192d60fe&attribution=false
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
Site: Milebrook Hall Milebrook Community Hall Field Lane Bartley Green Birmingham, B32 4ER
Brief description: Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Oakwood Hall Green Gym
Site: Oakwood Hall Oakwood Grange Ln, Oakwood, Leeds, Yorkshire LS8 2PF, LS8 2PF
Brief description: Visitors to this garden often describe it as a 'hidden gem', tucked away behind a training centre and residential care home. The group look after the extensive gardens, reclaimed by TCV volunteers since 2016. The group follows the Green Gym framework, supporting people to build confidence, well being and fitness through gardening type activities. The size of the garden means that there is space for people to experiment with their own gardening styles, in line with TCV values. The group has a well established core of volunteers, as well as welcoming new comers to the group. Everyone is welcome, whether they have 60 years gardening experience, or have never gardened before in their life. To join the group, please get in contact by email first and someone will be in contact with you to arrange a conversation about joining the group.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Menstrie Glen Menstrie Glen, Menstrie, FK11 7AP
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Crowborough Health Walk
Site: ESHW Crowborough Health Walk The Fernbank Centre Crowborough TN6 2QY, TN6 2QY
Brief description: A very popular walk with different start points to make the most of the local countryside and views. Take care: due to local geography, can be a bit steep in places and sturdy footwear is advised.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Meadow Management at Regents Park Estate
Site: Regents Park Estates Cumberland Market corner Osnaburgh Street, NW1 3QL, NW1 3QL
Brief description: Join in for a session of nature conservation and habitat management activities. The Green Gym is a unique way to get fit, transform the environment, meet new people and learn new skills. Each session includes a range of activities, designed to suit all abilities. We provide hot drinks and other refreshments during the tea break.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Oak Avenue Nature Reserve - Scrub management
Site: Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve, Hampton, TW12 3UY
Brief description: We will be working to remove bracken stands, tree suckers and brambles that are encroaching on the meadow at Oak Avenue Nature Reserve. The meadows are managed for biodiversity by LBRuT. Bracken fern is the UK's most common fern. It grows in dense stands in grasslands and dies off during summer creating a fire risk. Bracken is often removed from grassland sites to ensure it doesn't overpower other species/encroach on meadows. Please wear long-sleeves to this event as bracken sap/spores can irritate skin, and we will be clearing prickly seedlings (bramble, hawthorn, blackthorn) so let's reduce scratch risk!
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Wymondley NG environmental group
Site: Wymondley National Grid Blakemore End Road St Ippolyts Hitchin SG4 7PD, SG4 7JJ
Brief description: This is a long term project to improve biodiversity on the site. Each week we'll be doing different activities according to the season to increase and improve habitats for wildlife - it could be tree planting, wildflower surveys, seed collection, litter picking, scrub clearance and more.
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Capenhurst Meadow Management
Site: Capenhurst Substation (National Grid) Capenhurst Substation (National Grid), Ledsham, Ellesmere Port, CH1 6HE
Brief description: Cutting the sward and raking off the arisings to be composted. Timber compost bays to be built. Cutting back encroaching scrub. Scarification and/or harrowing of ground in preparation for hand seeding and planting of wildflowers.
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Lloyd Park Green Gym
Site: Lloyd Park Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP
Brief description: Join the Lloyd Park Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 17:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Grass cutting and raking
Site: Great Stukeley Sssi Network Rail cutting near Huntingdon., PE28 2LB
Brief description: This site is a brilliant Site of Special Scientific Interest, bursting with wildflowers and all manner of wildlife. To keep it in excellent condition for wildflowers we need to cut the grass once a year to keep soil nutrient levels low. Every Friday EXCEPT the first Friday of the month.
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Lewes Health Walk
Site: ESHW Lewes Health Walk The Needlemakers West Street Lewes, BN7 2NZ
Brief description: Blending routes through the townâs attractive streets with footpaths into the stunning local countryside. Take care: rural footpaths can be slightly uneven; can be slightly steep in places. Leaders will avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Post-ing on social media?
Site: Rosary Cemetary Rosary Road Norwich, NR1 4AP
Brief description: Putting in new posts for the self-guided heritage trail informing visitors about significant graves.
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Ladywell Neighbourhood House 28 Heatherbank, Ladywell Livingston, EH54 6EE, EH54 6EE
Brief description: Our Livingston Wild Ways Well group meets every Friday afternoon for a gentle wellbeing walk around Ladywell and the surrounding areas. This is a gentle walk, not a hike! As we go we take notice of the nature around us, learn how to name the trees and plants and about the wildlife that shares the space with us. Afterwards we go to the Ladywell Neighbourhood House for a hot drink and a chat.
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Countess Friday Conservation Session
Site: Countess Of Chester Country Park Countess of Chester Country Park Countess Court Chester, CH2 1UA
Brief description: Here the group will be undertaking various conservation and management task around the park
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Wildlife surveying activity
British Bird Survey + Butterfly Survey at Davy Down
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Take part in a full day of wildlife surveys! Youâll learn how to monitor bird and butterfly populations using standardised techniques and contribute to national and local datasets. Resources for ID will be provided and on site training provided so no experience required.
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk Church Wood Church in the Wood Lane St Leonards on sea, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Walks around this beautiful local woodland nature reserve, including stunning displays of bluebells in spring. Take care: woodland footpaths can be uneven with tree roots; some steep sections/steps; will be muddy in winter.
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Rowheath Pavilion Community Garden
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: Join us every Friday as we live the Good Life by sowing, growing, and harvesting our own food. Feel the thrill of uncovering tasty potatoes, parsnips, and carrots. Enjoy the taste of freshly picked peas and savour those fabulous strawberries. It doesn't get better than this. We have a growing space with accessible raised beds right next to the pavilion building. All tools and equipment are provided. We also go for a nature walk around Rowheath Park whilst we immerse ourselves in the sights and sounds that this valuable green space has to offer. Bird ID walks are also undertaken along with traditional conservation activities.
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Bird Song Walk
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: May the force (of nature) be with you. Amaze your friends and family by being able to identify birds by their call alone. Become a local hero as you gain confidence and expand your knowledge. Join us for a relaxed circuit of Rowheath Park whilst we ID birds by song and sight. The site has meadows, mature hedgerow, and a large pool with a diverse variety of birds and other wildlife. The walking route is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Look out for our dawn chorus walks in April and May!
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Children's activity, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wild Fridays
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:15
Activity type: Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wildlife Surveys @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: Join our wildlife surveys in 2025! The event is for anyone who is interested in learning about nature, wildlife and their local greenspace. Beginners always welcome. Please book a place on Eventbrite. 10am â 11am is our weekly bird survey 11:15am â 12:15pm is often a second wildlife survey. Second survey do not run every Friday in Autumn/Winter so please check Eventbrite for details. This may be wildflowers, pond creatures, butterflies, bumblebees or more depending on the time of year.
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Green Team
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: 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.
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Battle Health Walk
Site: ESHW Battle Health Walk The Green Battle, TN33 0AD
Brief description: Beautiful rural routes around rolling 1066 countryside, meeting on the Abbey Green in front of the historic landmark Abbey gates. Take care: can be uneven and slightly steep in places; some routes can get muddy in winter, the leaders will attempt to select the least muddy options.
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Seven Lochs Volunteers
Site: Seven Lochs Wetland Park Seven Lochs Wetland Park Scotland, G33 1AH
Brief description: Working on a range of conservation and community projects across the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. Everything from working on a community growing space to path maintenance to biodiversity enhancement at one of Glasgow's oldest buildings!
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Friday 16th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Seafront Health Walk De la Warr Pavilion Marina Bexhill, TN40 1DP
Brief description: One of our longest running walks and one of the gentlest â a promenade stroll to the east or a stroll to the west with a loop back round Egerton Park. Nice even surfaces, suitable for everyone, including wheelchairs or scooter or pushchairs. Lots of benches along the way for people who only want to do a little bit of the walk, take a break and re-join the group as it returns.
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Saturday 17th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Green Gym
The BUG - Green Gym
Site: The BUG 15 Kent Street Belfast, BT1 1EA
Brief description: The BUG Green Gym is designed to bring members of the community together to this beautiful green space. We provide opportunities to get outside, connect with nature, learn new skills, grow your own veg and make new friends.
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Sunday 18th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation - 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief description: We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 10am-4.30pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Transport is provided from Tang Hall Community Centre and the University Library bus stop on University Road. 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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Monday 19th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Monday 19th May 2025
Meet: 14:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Old Town Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Old Town Health Walk Courthouse Street- High Street Hastings, TN34 3EW
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* Pretty routes through charming streets, delightful twittens, up to the East Hill or West Hill or along the seafront. Lots of beautiful views, attractive architecture and quirky features. Take care: can include steps, can be a bit steep.
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Monday 19th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Monday 19th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Health walk
Jolly day trip 4 of 5 for existing volunteers. ** SORRY NO TASK TODAY **
Site: *** NO TASK TODAY ** *** SORRY, NO TASK TODAY **, NR1 3RX
Brief description: The fourth of our treats for our volunteers: we're going to the Africa Alive zoo, zoo, zoo, and you can come too, too, too...
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Monday 19th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Pevensey Bay Health Walk
Site: ESHW Pevensey Bay Health Walk Richmond Road Pevensey Bay BN24 6AU, BN24 6AU
Brief description: One of the shortest and easiest health walks, alternating between two very gentle loops around residential streets, allotments and seafront. There is even some outdoor gym equipment to have a go on! Take care: path through allotments can be slippery after rain.
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Monday 19th May 2025
Meet: 10:15 Finishes: 11:15
Activity type: Health walk
Rye Health Walk
Site: ESHW Rye Health Walk Gibbet Marsh Car Park Off Udimore Road Rye, TN31 7DT
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* A range of delightful walks that include riverside paths, churches with views, rural scenery, quaint Rye streets and even a Castle! Take care: can be slightly steep; can be uneven; leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Monday 19th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Hemlock Removal at Davy Down
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Help us remove the invasive and toxic plant Hemlock to improve safety and habitat quality. Youâll learn plant ID skills and support the ecological integrity of the site. Tools, PPE and on site training provided. No experience required!
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Monday 19th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Sidley Health Walk
Site: ESHW Sidley Health Walk Glovers Lane Sidley Bexhill, TN39 5AB
Brief description: Starting in quiet residential streets and exploring footpaths into Combe Valley Countryside Park, including the disused railway line and the Greenway. Take care: can be slightly uneven in places; can include steps. Leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Monday 19th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Headstone Manor - stream management
Site: Headstone Manor Headstone Manor Pinner View Harrow, HA2 6PX
Brief description: Join us at Headstone Manor for some river management - We'll be cutting scallops along the streams. Please let us know in advance that you are coming - so we bring enough tools and biscuits!
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Monday 19th May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Practical conservation activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Gym
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Join us at our Green Gym each Monday at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. With activities including food growing, woodland management, brash removal and more, all are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you are looking to improve your health, would like to learn new skills, or just want to meet people, everyone is welcome to come along and get some fresh air in a fantastic local green space. Join in - feel good.
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Tuesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
I Want It That Way(marker)
Site: Queens Hill Community Park Sir Alfred Munnings Road, Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5EH.
Brief description: Installing signs so people can find their way from the Backstreets to the green fields beyond.
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Polegate Health Walk
Site: ESHW Polegate Health Walk Polegate RailwayStation High Street Polegate BN26 6AQ, BN26 6AQ
Brief description: A variety of walks away from the station, including the Cuckoo Trail, the rec/meadows, rural footpaths and quiet lanes. Take care: some paths can be muddy in winter but leaders will try to avoid the trickiest parts.
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodchip path and steps installation in Albany Rd Woodland in Burgess Park SE5 0AL
Site: Burgess Park Burgess Park Albany Road SE5 0AL, SE5 0AL
Brief description: It's been quite a few years since we last worked in Burgess Park, but now we have been asked to help improve the access through the Albany Road Woodland section of the park, between the ponds and the Albany Rd perimeter. We will be installing timber edging and filling the paths with hardwood chip for greater longevity than standard mulch, and installing small 800mm width oak sleeper steps on the inclines through the woods.
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Green Gym, Practical conservation activity
Whitby Park Green Gym
Site: Whitby Park Whitby Park Off Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port Cheshire, CH65 9AE
Brief description: Here we will be undertaking a number of activities, including clearing along footpath in the woodland, felling of unwanted sycamore regeneration, pond works and other related activities
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
port sunlight river park.
Site: Port Sunlight River Park Dock Road North Bromborough, Wirral CH62 4TQ., CH62 4TQ
Brief description: Various conservation tasks on and around the park concentrating on gardening and plant based activities mainly. .
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: A wide range of practical conservation and green spaces improvement work. Habitat management, planting, small scale construction - footpaths etc. in around the West Lindsey area.
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Seaford Health Walk
Site: ESHW Seaford Health Walk Salts Rec Marine Parade Seaford, BN25 2PJ
Brief description: Seafront walks, walks up towards Seaford Head Nature Reserve, walks around quiet local green spaces. Lovely scenery, points of interest and historical features. Take care: some routes can be slightly steep, can be uneven with shingle.
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 1:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Public event or activity
Kingsbrook and Cauldwell Community Allotment
Site: Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre Bunyan Sports and Fitness centre Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire, MK42 9TS
Brief description: Join us on the community allotment and learn how to grow your own food!
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Merseyside Midweek Group
Site: World Museum World Museum William Brown Street Liverpool L3 8EN England, L3 8EN
Brief description: The Merseyside Midweek volunteer group operates across the Liverpool, Wirral, Cheshire West, Sefton and West Lancashire region. We pickup in the minibus at 9:30am in Liverpool City Centre every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - driving from there to site to deliver environmental contracts.
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Seafront Health Walk London Road St Leonards, TN38 0DA
Brief description: A nice level prom walk to the east or west. Enjoy the seafront views and a loop around Grosvenor Gardens, or a stroll to the Pier and towards the Old Town. Suitable for all, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs. Take care: seafront walks can be windy; look out for cycle lane.
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Lordship Rec Woodland
Site: Lordship Recreation Ground Woodland Downhills Park Road, N17 6AB
Brief description: We'll be re-chipping pathways, controlling dog wood growth and working along the stream and ponds. https://us18.list-manage.com/survey?u=240cee6caea7920c5952fb280&id=79192d60fe&attribution=false
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry, FK13 6JF
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Horam Green Gym at Wealden Crem
Site: Wealden Crematorium Horam Road Horam, TN21 0FX
Brief description: TCV's Green Gym is running at Wealden Crematorium, Horam, every Tuesday 10am -1pm. Various outdoor tasks, to improve health and the local environment, all based on the grounds of the crematorium. Tasks include general horticultural maintenance, and woodland maintenance. Minibus pickup locally by arrangement (eg. Hailsham, Herstmonceaux)
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation Work in Fleet - North Hampshire
Site: Fleet Substation Fleet Electrical Sub-Station, Rye Common Ln, Farnham, GU10 5RT
Brief description: Conservation work - cutting back, clearance, coppicing etc. For full details, please sign up to our newsletter: https://tcv.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9bbaa15463046adf64d2b0c79&id=a6b0f89389
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
One Tree Hill Nature Walk Restoration
Site: One Tree Hill One Tree Hill Holland Rd Wembley HA0 4UX, HA0 4UX
Brief description: We will be continuing work on the woodland trail
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Training or workshop
Gardening In and Out of the Home (Tuesday for FIVE weeks) HT5
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: This course runs on Tuesdays for 5 weeks from 29th April to 27th May 2025 from 10.00am to 13.30pm This course is specifically for those who would like to support positive wellbeing through learning to garden inside and outside of their home. The course is aimed at people with or without gardening experience, who want to learn more about greening their spaces and growing plants. On this course you will learn about: microgreens, herbs, succulents, growing food, square foot gardening, helping wildlife, how plants can improve your health, growing and displaying plants and more. This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or part-time and earn less than £13.05 per hour; It is £26.25 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk If you have a disability or problem with manual dexterity or mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Public event or activity
Drop in Wellness Garden Session: Creating and weeding Flower Beds
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Drop in to our wellness garden session, a relaxed session centred around wellbeing while gardening during lunch hours. We will be working on flower beds and tree nursery raised beds. Making paper pots and stick trugs! Its a great opportunity to take a break outdoors, refresh and reset. Meet new people and learn new skills FOR FREE!
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym, Practical conservation activity
Wildlife Garden maintenance at Highgate Enclosures
Site: Highgate Enclosures Junction of Highgate Road and Lissenden Gardens, NW5 1PQ
Brief description: Join in for a session of nature conservation and habitat management activities. The Green Gym is a unique way to get fit, transform the environment, meet new people and learn new skills. Each session includes a range of activities, designed to suit all abilities. We provide hot drinks and other refreshments during the tea break.
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk Hampden Park Hampden Park Drive Eastbourne, BN22 9QR
Brief description: Weaving attractive park paths with pretty local streets to make a variety of one hour walks. Take care: some pavements can be uneven with tree roots; some park sections can be uneven.
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tuesday Conservation Group
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: We will be doing a variety of tasks throughout the duration of the project which include; improving the biodiversity of the site, regular wildlife surveys, site maintenance, mapping, improving the grounds, planning and research. There will be soup provided at lunch break, but you can still bring your own food if you wish. Please come in weather appropriate clothing. If you would like to get involved please contact Dani - danielle.aspinall@tcv.org.uk
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Wednesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Alexandra Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Alexandra Park Heath Walk Alexandra Park Hastings, TN34 2LG
Brief description: A beautiful park with exquisite formal planting and mature trees, woodland areas and wide reservoirs with lots of birds. The health walk routes start in the lower park and go into the other sections to make an hour long loop. Take care: mostly smooth surfaced path but can be slightly uneven in woodland routes and can be slightly steep occasionally.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Conquest Green Gym
Site: The Hastings Centre garden Hastings Centre The Ridge Hastings East Sussex TN34 2SA, TN34 2SA
Brief description: We will be creating a productive, wildlife friendly vegetable and flower garden based at the Hastings Centre, in partnership with the Kings Church. Activities will include all aspects of vegetable growing, seed sowing, hedge cutting, propagating, soil improvement, planting seedlings, creating new habitats for wildlife such as bird boxes, feeders, and insect hotels, and managing the small meadow area for wildlife by sowing some areas of wild flowers.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
EPIC Green Gym
Site: Ochils Woodland Park Ochils Woodland Park, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1EB
Brief 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 local environment then please come out to our green gym. We will be running a number of different practical conservation activities such as woodland management, path building and much more.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 2:30 Finishes: 4:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Chatham Place Community Garden
Site: Chatham Place 100 Chatham Rd, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2JW
Brief description: Join us every FIRST and THIRD Wednesday of the month at our Chatham Place Green Gym in Northfield. We are a friendly and welcoming group who love to grow our own food in a relaxed environment, whilst enjoying our time in the communal garden, and making new friends. No previous experience is required and all tools are provided. Chatham Place and the communal garden is fully accessible, and has on site accessible toilets. There is also space for indoor activities, which we use during bad weather to ensure we can all enjoy gardening and growing our own food all year round!
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
Site: Hellesdon abandoned station Marriotts Way off Hellesdon Road Norwich, NR6 5DR
Brief description: Invasive Himlayan Balsam thinks it's the most wonderful time of the year, and so we had better stop it growing.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodchip path and steps installation in Albany Rd Woodland in Burgess Park SE5 0AL
Site: Burgess Park Burgess Park Albany Road SE5 0AL, SE5 0AL
Brief description: It's been quite a few years since we last worked in Burgess Park, but now we have been asked to help improve the access through the Albany Road Woodland section of the park, between the ponds and the Albany Rd perimeter. We will be installing timber edging and filling the paths with hardwood chip for greater longevity than standard mulch, and installing small 800mm width oak sleeper steps on the inclines through the woods.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Green Space Development Work.
Site: Wheatland Road Gardens 10,Wheatland Road Mowacre Leicester, LE4 2NH
Brief description: The project will involve some selective clearance work involving vegetation as part of the overall site development for the local community
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Oak Lane Cemetery - Garden maintenance and scrub clearance
Site: Oak Lane Cemetery Oak Lane TW1 3PA, TW1 3BZ
Brief description: We will be working at Oak Lane Cemetery in Twickenham to tidy up the site, including tasks such as removing brambles and ivy around graves, and maintaining pathways/sight lines.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: We invite you to join us at the Paddock for our conservation activities in 2025! Beginners and experienced gardeners always welcome. Tasks vary by season, and may include: meadow and woodland maintenance, path clearance, pond work, woodwork and more.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Citizen Science Volunteer Group
Site: Glasgow wide Volunteer Pick up point, G1 2FF
Brief 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 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Ashdown Forest Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ashdown Forest Health Walk Ashdown Forest Centre Colemans Hatch Road Wych Cross, RH18 5JP
Brief description: Meeting at a different car park each week, this is our largest walking group with 30-40 people each week enjoying a one hour guided walk into the stunning countryside of Ashdown Forest.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
South Yorkshire's Practical Conservation Team
Site: Bullrush Office and tool store Unit 7, Bullrush Grove, Doncaster DN4 8SL, DN4 8SL
Brief description: The Practical Team will be carrying out a conservation based practical task and site improvement task across the 8 Community Woodlands that the team manages. No experience needed, just a willingness to have a go. Participants benefit from learn new skills, having a positive impact on there local green space and meet new people. For more information on location and type of task, please get in touch with team.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodcock Park pond
Site: Woodcock Park Woodcock Park Harrow HA3 0RD, HA3 0RD
Brief description: Join us and we do work on the new pond scrape
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Training or workshop
Creative Woodwork for Wellbeing (Wednesday for FIVE weeks) HT5
Site: Hollybush Woodwork Hollybush Conservation Centre Broad Lane Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3BP, LS5 3BP
Brief description: This is a five week course which runs every Wednesday from 23rd April to 21st May 2025 from 10.00am to 4.00pm It is well documented that taking part in creative activities and learning new skills can support positive mental health and wellbeing. The practical and creative techniques and skills learnt on this course will support your positive mental health and wellbeing. Learn how to safely work with wood and design, hand build, and decorate a useful bench or small table for yourself or others. This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or work part-time and earn below £13.05 per hour; It is £37.50 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk Please note that this is a 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
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk Bexhill Freedom Leisure Pool Ravenside Retail Park Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2JS, TN39 4HS
Brief description: Sometimes a seafront walk, sometimes a loop into Combe Valley Country Park, sometimes a bit of both, this is a location that offers some delightful contrasts. Take care: rural footpaths can be uneven and could be muddy in winter; some routes include steps over railway.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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 21st May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodham Environmental Group
Site: Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Site Woodham Aylesbury HP18 0PR, HP18 0PR
Brief description: We have a long term project on this site to improve biodiversity, so each week we'll be doing a range of tasks to increase the habitats - meadow management, woodland work, hedgerow management and lots more.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk The Perch Princes Park Eastbourne, BN22 7LQ
Brief description: Enjoy a stunning seafront walk, starting from Princes Park and heading east to the Harbour or west to the Pier. Take care: A slightly longer walk than some, but nice and even surfaced prom, suitable for all users, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk Willingdon Community Hub Library Coppice Avenue Eastbourne, BN20 9PN
Brief description: A gentle stroll around the local streets and twittens, enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the Downs. Opportunity for coffee or tea after. Take care: some paths can be slightly uneven.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Green Gym, Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Community Hub - Practical Conservation and Nature Wellbeing
Site: Clayton Vale Off Berry Brow Lane Clayton Manchester, M43 6LN
Brief description: We are running fun and free environmental conservation and nature connection activities at Clayton Vale with sessions alternating each week. Alternate Thursdays 10am - 1pm Practical environmental conservation. Alternate Thursdays 10am - 11.30am Nature based wellbeing sessions.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 10:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hailsham Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hailsham Health Walk Quintins Shopping Centre High Street Hailsham, BN27 1DP, BN27 1DP
Brief description: Exploring a variety of local walks that start from the War Memorial. Mostly surfaced paths, including the Cuckoo Trail, around the pond, local quiet streets. Take care: starts in town so some narrow pavements and road crossings.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Leyton Jubilee Green Gym
Site: Leyton Jubilee Park Seymour Road, London E10 7BL, E10 7BL
Brief description: Join the Leyton Jubilee Green Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Glade management: Removing blackthorn suckers, Rayleigh
Site: Rayleigh National Grid Substation Rayleigh substation, London Road, Wickford SS11 8UA, SS11 8UA
Brief description: To maintain the glade we will be removing blackthorn suckers to prevent the woodland creep. New comers welcome, no experience required, all ppe and equipment provided.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Thursdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Hull Road Park Gardening Volunteers
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Coldfall Wood
Site: Coldfall Woods Creighton Avenue Muswell Hill, N2 9BL
Brief description: Weâll be working around the stream and coppice in the ancient woodland. Sign up to the session here: https://us18.list-manage.com/survey?u=240cee6caea7920c5952fb280&id=79192d60fe&attribution=false
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Rhododendron cutting/clearance
Site: St Catherine's Lodge St Catherines Lodge, Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5BN
Brief description: Rhododendron cutting
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Ninfield Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ninfield Health Walk Ninfield Memorial Hal Ninfield TN33 9LB, BN22 7NB
Brief description: One of our shorter health walks â routes around the pretty village, using quiet lanes and footpaths to make loops with charming scenery and stunning views, including the delightful Church Wood Nature Reserve and landscapes painted by Turner. Take care: some rural/woodland footpaths that can be uneven in places.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Howden Walled Garden Howden, Livingston, EH54 6AE
Brief description: Wild Ways Well is designed to help everyone to experience the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday afternoon we meet at Howden Walled Garden to help make this place better for people and wildlife. We take part in a variety of different activities such as conservation gardening, wildlife surveying, natural art, seed and tree planting, health walks and more. Everything is done at a relaxed, easy, pace and we work hard to be welcoming to everyone.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
The rain in Costessey falls mainly on the plain
Site: Queens Hill Community Park Sir Alfred Munnings Road, Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5EH.
Brief description: The rain in Costessey falls mainly on the plain...where we will build a rainwater harvesting system to allow watering of the orchard trees.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodchip path and steps installation in Albany Rd Woodland in Burgess Park SE5 0AL
Site: Burgess Park Burgess Park Albany Road SE5 0AL, SE5 0AL
Brief description: It's been quite a few years since we last worked in Burgess Park, but now we have been asked to help improve the access through the Albany Road Woodland section of the park, between the ponds and the Albany Rd perimeter. We will be installing timber edging and filling the paths with hardwood chip for greater longevity than standard mulch, and installing small 800mm width oak sleeper steps on the inclines through the woods.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Church Wood Green Gym
Site: Church Wood L.N.R. Church Wood Local Nature Reserve Church in the Wood Lane ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA TN38 9PB, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Coppicing and woodland management, footpath clearance, litter picking, fence repairs.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Wildlife surveying activity
Ecological Surveys at Rayleigh National Grid
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Help us carry out a day of ecological surveys across multiple species groups. Youâll gain experience with bee, butterfly, and reptile monitoring techniques, all while exploring a biodiverse site. Resources for ID will be provided and on site training provided so no experience required.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
Site: Milebrook Hall Milebrook Community Hall Field Lane Bartley Green Birmingham, B32 4ER
Brief description: Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Oakwood Hall Green Gym
Site: Oakwood Hall Oakwood Grange Ln, Oakwood, Leeds, Yorkshire LS8 2PF, LS8 2PF
Brief description: Visitors to this garden often describe it as a 'hidden gem', tucked away behind a training centre and residential care home. The group look after the extensive gardens, reclaimed by TCV volunteers since 2016. The group follows the Green Gym framework, supporting people to build confidence, well being and fitness through gardening type activities. The size of the garden means that there is space for people to experiment with their own gardening styles, in line with TCV values. The group has a well established core of volunteers, as well as welcoming new comers to the group. Everyone is welcome, whether they have 60 years gardening experience, or have never gardened before in their life. To join the group, please get in contact by email first and someone will be in contact with you to arrange a conversation about joining the group.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Menstrie Glen Menstrie Glen, Menstrie, FK11 7AP
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Crowborough Health Walk
Site: ESHW Crowborough Health Walk The Fernbank Centre Crowborough TN6 2QY, TN6 2QY
Brief description: A very popular walk with different start points to make the most of the local countryside and views. Take care: due to local geography, can be a bit steep in places and sturdy footwear is advised.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Habitat management at Regents Park
Site: Regent's Park The Iron works Regent's Park Inner Circle London (Nearest Post code NW1 4NR), NW1 4SX
Brief description: Join in for a session of nature conservation and habitat management activities. The Green Gym is a unique way to get fit, transform the environment, meet new people and learn new skills. Each session includes a range of activities, designed to suit all abilities. We provide hot drinks and other refreshments during the tea break.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Wymondley NG environmental group
Site: Wymondley National Grid Blakemore End Road St Ippolyts Hitchin SG4 7PD, SG4 7JJ
Brief description: This is a long term project to improve biodiversity on the site. Each week we'll be doing different activities according to the season to increase and improve habitats for wildlife - it could be tree planting, wildflower surveys, seed collection, litter picking, scrub clearance and more.
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Capenhurst Meadow Management
Site: Capenhurst Substation (National Grid) Capenhurst Substation (National Grid), Ledsham, Ellesmere Port, CH1 6HE
Brief description: Cutting the sward and raking off the arisings to be composted. Timber compost bays to be built. Cutting back encroaching scrub. Scarification and/or harrowing of ground in preparation for hand seeding and planting of wildflowers.
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Lloyd Park Green Gym
Site: Lloyd Park Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP
Brief description: Join the Lloyd Park Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 17:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Grass cutting and raking
Site: Great Stukeley Sssi Network Rail cutting near Huntingdon., PE28 2LB
Brief description: This site is a brilliant Site of Special Scientific Interest, bursting with wildflowers and all manner of wildlife. To keep it in excellent condition for wildflowers we need to cut the grass once a year to keep soil nutrient levels low. Every Friday EXCEPT the first Friday of the month.
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Lewes Health Walk
Site: ESHW Lewes Health Walk The Needlemakers West Street Lewes, BN7 2NZ
Brief description: Blending routes through the townâs attractive streets with footpaths into the stunning local countryside. Take care: rural footpaths can be slightly uneven; can be slightly steep in places. Leaders will avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
It's like Xmas has come early!
Site: River Wensum (Sycamore Crescent) Sycamore Crescent (garages behind houses on right) off Waterworks Road Norwich, NR3 2DW
Brief description: An early present for you all, a very merry experience of pulling up invasive Himalayan Balsam.
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Ladywell Neighbourhood House 28 Heatherbank, Ladywell Livingston, EH54 6EE, EH54 6EE
Brief description: Our Livingston Wild Ways Well group meets every Friday afternoon for a gentle wellbeing walk around Ladywell and the surrounding areas. This is a gentle walk, not a hike! As we go we take notice of the nature around us, learn how to name the trees and plants and about the wildlife that shares the space with us. Afterwards we go to the Ladywell Neighbourhood House for a hot drink and a chat.
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Countess Friday Conservation Session
Site: Countess Of Chester Country Park Countess of Chester Country Park Countess Court Chester, CH2 1UA
Brief description: Here the group will be undertaking various conservation and management task around the park
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk Church Wood Church in the Wood Lane St Leonards on sea, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Walks around this beautiful local woodland nature reserve, including stunning displays of bluebells in spring. Take care: woodland footpaths can be uneven with tree roots; some steep sections/steps; will be muddy in winter.
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Rowheath Pavilion Community Garden
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: Join us every Friday as we live the Good Life by sowing, growing, and harvesting our own food. Feel the thrill of uncovering tasty potatoes, parsnips, and carrots. Enjoy the taste of freshly picked peas and savour those fabulous strawberries. It doesn't get better than this. We have a growing space with accessible raised beds right next to the pavilion building. All tools and equipment are provided. We also go for a nature walk around Rowheath Park whilst we immerse ourselves in the sights and sounds that this valuable green space has to offer. Bird ID walks are also undertaken along with traditional conservation activities.
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Bird Song Walk
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: May the force (of nature) be with you. Amaze your friends and family by being able to identify birds by their call alone. Become a local hero as you gain confidence and expand your knowledge. Join us for a relaxed circuit of Rowheath Park whilst we ID birds by song and sight. The site has meadows, mature hedgerow, and a large pool with a diverse variety of birds and other wildlife. The walking route is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Look out for our dawn chorus walks in April and May!
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Children's activity, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wild Fridays
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:15
Activity type: Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wildlife Surveys @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: Join our wildlife surveys in 2025! The event is for anyone who is interested in learning about nature, wildlife and their local greenspace. Beginners always welcome. Please book a place on Eventbrite. 10am â 11am is our weekly bird survey 11:15am â 12:15pm is often a second wildlife survey. Second survey do not run every Friday in Autumn/Winter so please check Eventbrite for details. This may be wildflowers, pond creatures, butterflies, bumblebees or more depending on the time of year.
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Green Team
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: 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.
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Battle Health Walk
Site: ESHW Battle Health Walk The Green Battle, TN33 0AD
Brief description: Beautiful rural routes around rolling 1066 countryside, meeting on the Abbey Green in front of the historic landmark Abbey gates. Take care: can be uneven and slightly steep in places; some routes can get muddy in winter, the leaders will attempt to select the least muddy options.
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Seven Lochs Volunteers
Site: Seven Lochs Wetland Park Seven Lochs Wetland Park Scotland, G33 1AH
Brief description: Working on a range of conservation and community projects across the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. Everything from working on a community growing space to path maintenance to biodiversity enhancement at one of Glasgow's oldest buildings!
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Seafront Health Walk De la Warr Pavilion Marina Bexhill, TN40 1DP
Brief description: One of our longest running walks and one of the gentlest â a promenade stroll to the east or a stroll to the west with a loop back round Egerton Park. Nice even surfaces, suitable for everyone, including wheelchairs or scooter or pushchairs. Lots of benches along the way for people who only want to do a little bit of the walk, take a break and re-join the group as it returns.
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Saturday 24th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Green Gym
The BUG - Green Gym
Site: The BUG 15 Kent Street Belfast, BT1 1EA
Brief description: The BUG Green Gym is designed to bring members of the community together to this beautiful green space. We provide opportunities to get outside, connect with nature, learn new skills, grow your own veg and make new friends.
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Sunday 25th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop
Paper pot making and Bee hotel making
Site: Essex Field Office The Old Cemetery Office Colchester Crematorium Mersea Road Colchester CO2 8RU, CO2 8RU
Brief description: Learn how to make an eco-friendly paper pot out of recycled materials and sow some wildflower seeds. All of these will go towards starting our wellness garden. We will also be making Solitary Bee 'hotels' out of recycled materials.
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Sunday 25th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation - 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief description: We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 10am-4.30pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Transport is provided from Tang Hall Community Centre and the University Library bus stop on University Road. 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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Sunday 25th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Food growing activity
Hollybush Plant Sale & Rhubarb Fayre
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: Join us for our annual plant sale and stock up on a range of edible and ornamental plants grown by the Hollybush Project and Health and Wellbeing teams, plus handmade crafts and woodwork. We'll also be celebrating Hollybush's rhubarb history with a Rhubarb Fayre, which includes an exhibition, film and music, plus kids activities and lots of rhubarb treats to sample.
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Monday 26th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Monday 26th May 2025
Meet: 14:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Old Town Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Old Town Health Walk Courthouse Street- High Street Hastings, TN34 3EW
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* Pretty routes through charming streets, delightful twittens, up to the East Hill or West Hill or along the seafront. Lots of beautiful views, attractive architecture and quirky features. Take care: can include steps, can be a bit steep.
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Monday 26th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Monday 26th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Pevensey Bay Health Walk
Site: ESHW Pevensey Bay Health Walk Richmond Road Pevensey Bay BN24 6AU, BN24 6AU
Brief description: One of the shortest and easiest health walks, alternating between two very gentle loops around residential streets, allotments and seafront. There is even some outdoor gym equipment to have a go on! Take care: path through allotments can be slippery after rain.
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Monday 26th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Public event or activity
** SORRY NO TASK TODAY ** Bank Holiday Monday
Site: *** NO TASK TODAY ** *** SORRY, NO TASK TODAY **, NR1 3RX
Brief description: ** SORRY NO TASK TODAY ** We do run tasks on almost every weekday, but this is a bank holiday.
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Monday 26th May 2025
Meet: 10:15 Finishes: 11:15
Activity type: Health walk
Rye Health Walk
Site: ESHW Rye Health Walk Gibbet Marsh Car Park Off Udimore Road Rye, TN31 7DT
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* A range of delightful walks that include riverside paths, churches with views, rural scenery, quaint Rye streets and even a Castle! Take care: can be slightly steep; can be uneven; leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Monday 26th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Sidley Health Walk
Site: ESHW Sidley Health Walk Glovers Lane Sidley Bexhill, TN39 5AB
Brief description: Starting in quiet residential streets and exploring footpaths into Combe Valley Countryside Park, including the disused railway line and the Greenway. Take care: can be slightly uneven in places; can include steps. Leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Tuesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
High on a Hill stood a Lonely Churchyard...
Site: Barmer churchyard Off the B1454 Bagthorp with Barmer Kings Lynn, PE31 8SP
Brief description: One of our favourite sites, a peaceful spot with a round-tower church. Cutting back the nettles etc.
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Polegate Health Walk
Site: ESHW Polegate Health Walk Polegate RailwayStation High Street Polegate BN26 6AQ, BN26 6AQ
Brief description: A variety of walks away from the station, including the Cuckoo Trail, the rec/meadows, rural footpaths and quiet lanes. Take care: some paths can be muddy in winter but leaders will try to avoid the trickiest parts.
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Green Gym, Practical conservation activity
Whitby Park Green Gym
Site: Whitby Park Whitby Park Off Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port Cheshire, CH65 9AE
Brief description: Here we will be undertaking a number of activities, including clearing along footpath in the woodland, felling of unwanted sycamore regeneration, pond works and other related activities
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
port sunlight river park.
Site: Port Sunlight River Park Dock Road North Bromborough, Wirral CH62 4TQ., CH62 4TQ
Brief description: Various conservation tasks on and around the park concentrating on gardening and plant based activities mainly. .
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: A wide range of practical conservation and green spaces improvement work. Habitat management, planting, small scale construction - footpaths etc. in around the West Lindsey area.
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Seaford Health Walk
Site: ESHW Seaford Health Walk Salts Rec Marine Parade Seaford, BN25 2PJ
Brief description: Seafront walks, walks up towards Seaford Head Nature Reserve, walks around quiet local green spaces. Lovely scenery, points of interest and historical features. Take care: some routes can be slightly steep, can be uneven with shingle.
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Habitat Management at Poppy Woods
Site: Poppy Wood Breach Lane, Melbourne, Derby,, DE73 8DF
Brief description: We will be pruning and thinning an area of maturing mixed woodland and using the brash to create a dead-hedge along the horse path, adding a valuable habitat and refuge for wildlife
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 1:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Public event or activity
Kingsbrook and Cauldwell Community Allotment
Site: Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre Bunyan Sports and Fitness centre Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire, MK42 9TS
Brief description: Join us on the community allotment and learn how to grow your own food!
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Merseyside Midweek Group
Site: World Museum World Museum William Brown Street Liverpool L3 8EN England, L3 8EN
Brief description: The Merseyside Midweek volunteer group operates across the Liverpool, Wirral, Cheshire West, Sefton and West Lancashire region. We pickup in the minibus at 9:30am in Liverpool City Centre every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - driving from there to site to deliver environmental contracts.
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Seafront Health Walk London Road St Leonards, TN38 0DA
Brief description: A nice level prom walk to the east or west. Enjoy the seafront views and a loop around Grosvenor Gardens, or a stroll to the Pier and towards the Old Town. Suitable for all, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs. Take care: seafront walks can be windy; look out for cycle lane.
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry, FK13 6JF
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Horam Green Gym at Wealden Crem
Site: Wealden Crematorium Horam Road Horam, TN21 0FX
Brief description: TCV's Green Gym is running at Wealden Crematorium, Horam, every Tuesday 10am -1pm. Various outdoor tasks, to improve health and the local environment, all based on the grounds of the crematorium. Tasks include general horticultural maintenance, and woodland maintenance. Minibus pickup locally by arrangement (eg. Hailsham, Herstmonceaux)
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation Work in Fleet - North Hampshire
Site: Fleet Substation Fleet Electrical Sub-Station, Rye Common Ln, Farnham, GU10 5RT
Brief description: Conservation work - cutting back, clearance, coppicing etc. For full details, please sign up to our newsletter: https://tcv.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9bbaa15463046adf64d2b0c79&id=a6b0f89389
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Neasden Recreation Ground marshland
Site: Neasden Recreation Ground Neasden Recreation Ground Neasden London NW2 7TE, NW2 7TE
Brief description: Join us as we work on restoring the marshland habitat
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Training or workshop
Gardening In and Out of the Home (Tuesday for FIVE weeks) HT5
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: This course runs on Tuesdays for 5 weeks from 29th April to 27th May 2025 from 10.00am to 13.30pm This course is specifically for those who would like to support positive wellbeing through learning to garden inside and outside of their home. The course is aimed at people with or without gardening experience, who want to learn more about greening their spaces and growing plants. On this course you will learn about: microgreens, herbs, succulents, growing food, square foot gardening, helping wildlife, how plants can improve your health, growing and displaying plants and more. This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or part-time and earn less than £13.05 per hour; It is £26.25 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk If you have a disability or problem with manual dexterity or mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Railway Fields Nature Reserve
Site: Railway Fields Railway Fields LNR 381 Green Lanes Haringey, N4 1ES
Brief description: Join us for a morning of volunteering 10 -1pm followed by an afternoon picnic 1- 3pm . Please sign up via the link: https://us18.list-manage.com/survey?u=240cee6caea7920c5952fb280&id=79192d60fe&attribution=false
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Public event or activity
Drop in Wellness Garden Session: Creating and weeding Flower Beds
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Drop in to our wellness garden session, a relaxed session centred around wellbeing while gardening during lunch hours. We will be working on flower beds and tree nursery raised beds. Making paper pots and stick trugs! Its a great opportunity to take a break outdoors, refresh and reset. Meet new people and learn new skills FOR FREE!
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Habitat management at Spedan Close
Site: Spedan Close Conservation Area Spedan Close, Camden, NW3 7LS
Brief description: Join in for a session of nature conservation and habitat management activities. The Green Gym is a unique way to get fit, transform the environment, meet new people and learn new skills. Each session includes a range of activities, designed to suit all abilities. We provide hot drinks and other refreshments during the tea break.
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk Hampden Park Hampden Park Drive Eastbourne, BN22 9QR
Brief description: Weaving attractive park paths with pretty local streets to make a variety of one hour walks. Take care: some pavements can be uneven with tree roots; some park sections can be uneven.
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Children's activity
Wild Play (8-12-year-olds)
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Set up camp for a day of wildness in the woods at TCV Skelton Grange... Activities will vary from session to session depending on the season and the group - but past Wild Play days have included: Wide games, shelter building, fire lighting, campfire cooking, field games, hammock hanging, wild food walks, woodwork crafts, string making, bows and arrows, stalking and tracking, pyro-carving and charcoal making.
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tuesday Conservation Group
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: We will be doing a variety of tasks throughout the duration of the project which include; improving the biodiversity of the site, regular wildlife surveys, site maintenance, mapping, improving the grounds, planning and research. There will be soup provided at lunch break, but you can still bring your own food if you wish. Please come in weather appropriate clothing. If you would like to get involved please contact Dani - danielle.aspinall@tcv.org.uk
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Wednesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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 28th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Alexandra Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Alexandra Park Heath Walk Alexandra Park Hastings, TN34 2LG
Brief description: A beautiful park with exquisite formal planting and mature trees, woodland areas and wide reservoirs with lots of birds. The health walk routes start in the lower park and go into the other sections to make an hour long loop. Take care: mostly smooth surfaced path but can be slightly uneven in woodland routes and can be slightly steep occasionally.
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Conquest Green Gym
Site: The Hastings Centre garden Hastings Centre The Ridge Hastings East Sussex TN34 2SA, TN34 2SA
Brief description: We will be creating a productive, wildlife friendly vegetable and flower garden based at the Hastings Centre, in partnership with the Kings Church. Activities will include all aspects of vegetable growing, seed sowing, hedge cutting, propagating, soil improvement, planting seedlings, creating new habitats for wildlife such as bird boxes, feeders, and insect hotels, and managing the small meadow area for wildlife by sowing some areas of wild flowers.
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
EPIC Green Gym
Site: Ochils Woodland Park Ochils Woodland Park, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1EB
Brief 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 local environment then please come out to our green gym. We will be running a number of different practical conservation activities such as woodland management, path building and much more.
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 2:30 Finishes: 4:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Chatham Place Community Garden
Site: Chatham Place 100 Chatham Rd, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2JW
Brief description: Join us every FIRST and THIRD Wednesday of the month at our Chatham Place Green Gym in Northfield. We are a friendly and welcoming group who love to grow our own food in a relaxed environment, whilst enjoying our time in the communal garden, and making new friends. No previous experience is required and all tools are provided. Chatham Place and the communal garden is fully accessible, and has on site accessible toilets. There is also space for indoor activities, which we use during bad weather to ensure we can all enjoy gardening and growing our own food all year round!
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Health walk
Jolly day trip 5 of 5 for existing volunteers. ** SORRY NO TASK TODAY **
Site: *** NO TASK TODAY ** *** SORRY, NO TASK TODAY **, NR1 3RX
Brief description: The last of our treats for our volunteers this year: starting at Lynford Aboretum, a bit of a mystery tour.
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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 28th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Public event or activity
May half-term family activities
Site: Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Ecology Park Gatehouse, Thames Path, John Harrison Way London, SE10 0QZ
Brief description: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM â Family Bird Watching If you're 8 years old or older, join our morning bird watching session to discover the birds that live in our park. Our experienced rangers will show you how to use binoculars and lead you on an exploratory walk to spot our feathered friends. 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM â Family Be a Bird Challenge If you're under 8 years old, join us for an interactive bird walk where you can complete beak-tacular challenges such as 'speaking bird," and nest building. 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM â Bird Arts & Crafts Join our drop-in arts and crafts session! Weâll be making toy binoculars which you can take home and enjoy.
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: We invite you to join us at the Paddock for our conservation activities in 2025! Beginners and experienced gardeners always welcome. Tasks vary by season, and may include: meadow and woodland maintenance, path clearance, pond work, woodwork and more.
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Citizen Science Volunteer Group
Site: Glasgow wide Volunteer Pick up point, G1 2FF
Brief 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 28th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Ashdown Forest Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ashdown Forest Health Walk Ashdown Forest Centre Colemans Hatch Road Wych Cross, RH18 5JP
Brief description: Meeting at a different car park each week, this is our largest walking group with 30-40 people each week enjoying a one hour guided walk into the stunning countryside of Ashdown Forest.
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
South Yorkshire's Practical Conservation Team
Site: Bullrush Office and tool store Unit 7, Bullrush Grove, Doncaster DN4 8SL, DN4 8SL
Brief description: The Practical Team will be carrying out a conservation based practical task and site improvement task across the 8 Community Woodlands that the team manages. No experience needed, just a willingness to have a go. Participants benefit from learn new skills, having a positive impact on there local green space and meet new people. For more information on location and type of task, please get in touch with team.
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Neasden Recreation Ground marshland
Site: Neasden Recreation Ground Neasden Recreation Ground Neasden London NW2 7TE, NW2 7TE
Brief description: Join us as we work on restoring the marshland habitat
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk Bexhill Freedom Leisure Pool Ravenside Retail Park Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2JS, TN39 4HS
Brief description: Sometimes a seafront walk, sometimes a loop into Combe Valley Country Park, sometimes a bit of both, this is a location that offers some delightful contrasts. Take care: rural footpaths can be uneven and could be muddy in winter; some routes include steps over railway.
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Children's activity, Health walk, Public event or activity
Family Nature Fun at Clayton Vale: Nature Walk Spring 2025
Site: Clayton Vale Off Berry Brow Lane Clayton Manchester, M43 6LN
Brief description: Join us for a free nature walk through Clayton Vale Nature Reserve this May half term! You will be guided on a walk through the park along the river Medlock. Whilst on the walk, we will be searching for and identifying different plants and wildlife that live at Clayton Vale. This event is open to all ages, under 18s must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. The walk is on flat ground, suitable for wheelchairs and will last approximately 1 - 1.5 hours. We will meet at 1pm the park entrance near the tuck shop, Berry Brow, M40 1GR. Please book your place on Eventbrite (link below).
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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 28th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodham Environmental Group
Site: Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Site Woodham Aylesbury HP18 0PR, HP18 0PR
Brief description: We have a long term project on this site to improve biodiversity, so each week we'll be doing a range of tasks to increase the habitats - meadow management, woodland work, hedgerow management and lots more.
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk The Perch Princes Park Eastbourne, BN22 7LQ
Brief description: Enjoy a stunning seafront walk, starting from Princes Park and heading east to the Harbour or west to the Pier. Take care: A slightly longer walk than some, but nice and even surfaced prom, suitable for all users, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs.
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk Willingdon Community Hub Library Coppice Avenue Eastbourne, BN20 9PN
Brief description: A gentle stroll around the local streets and twittens, enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the Downs. Opportunity for coffee or tea after. Take care: some paths can be slightly uneven.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Green Gym, Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Community Hub - Practical Conservation and Nature Wellbeing
Site: Clayton Vale Off Berry Brow Lane Clayton Manchester, M43 6LN
Brief description: We are running fun and free environmental conservation and nature connection activities at Clayton Vale with sessions alternating each week. Alternate Thursdays 10am - 1pm Practical environmental conservation. Alternate Thursdays 10am - 11.30am Nature based wellbeing sessions.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 10:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hailsham Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hailsham Health Walk Quintins Shopping Centre High Street Hailsham, BN27 1DP, BN27 1DP
Brief description: Exploring a variety of local walks that start from the War Memorial. Mostly surfaced paths, including the Cuckoo Trail, around the pond, local quiet streets. Take care: starts in town so some narrow pavements and road crossings.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Leyton Jubilee Green Gym
Site: Leyton Jubilee Park Seymour Road, London E10 7BL, E10 7BL
Brief description: Join the Leyton Jubilee Green Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Thursdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Hull Road Park Gardening Volunteers
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Rhododendron cutting/clearance
Site: St Catherine's Lodge St Catherines Lodge, Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5BN
Brief description: Rhododendron cutting
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Ninfield Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ninfield Health Walk Ninfield Memorial Hal Ninfield TN33 9LB, BN22 7NB
Brief description: One of our shorter health walks â routes around the pretty village, using quiet lanes and footpaths to make loops with charming scenery and stunning views, including the delightful Church Wood Nature Reserve and landscapes painted by Turner. Take care: some rural/woodland footpaths that can be uneven in places.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Howden Walled Garden Howden, Livingston, EH54 6AE
Brief description: Wild Ways Well is designed to help everyone to experience the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday afternoon we meet at Howden Walled Garden to help make this place better for people and wildlife. We take part in a variety of different activities such as conservation gardening, wildlife surveying, natural art, seed and tree planting, health walks and more. Everything is done at a relaxed, easy, pace and we work hard to be welcoming to everyone.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
We Were Never Being Boar-ing
Site: Blue Boar Drain Hall Wood Road - park at end of road, then walk past the play area, and you will come to a grassy ditch., NR7 8RR
Brief description: Always an interesting task, cutting back vegetation to keep the channel clear.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Invasive Species Removal: Balsam Bashing
Site: Clayton Vale Off Berry Brow Lane Clayton Manchester, M43 6LN
Brief description: A practical task removing Himalayan Balsam. No experience needed, everyone welcome. Tools, equipment, brews and biscuits provided.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Church Wood Green Gym
Site: Church Wood L.N.R. Church Wood Local Nature Reserve Church in the Wood Lane ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA TN38 9PB, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Coppicing and woodland management, footpath clearance, litter picking, fence repairs.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Wildlife surveying activity
Ecological Surveys at Rayleigh National Grid
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Help us carry out a day of ecological surveys across multiple species groups. Youâll gain experience with bee, butterfly, and reptile monitoring techniques, all while exploring a biodiverse site. Resources for ID will be provided and on site training provided so no experience required.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Wildlife surveying activity
Removing blackthorn suckers and butterfly survey, Rayleigh
Site: Rayleigh National Grid Substation Rayleigh substation, London Road, Wickford SS11 8UA, SS11 8UA
Brief description: Removing Blackthron suckers at the top of the meadow to prevent woodland creep and protect the meadow habitat. Followed by a weekly UKBMS butterfly survey.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Public event or activity
May half-term family activities
Site: Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Ecology Park Gatehouse, Thames Path, John Harrison Way London, SE10 0QZ
Brief description: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM â Family Bird Watching If you're 8 years old or older, join our morning bird watching session to discover the birds that live in our park. Our experienced rangers will show you how to use binoculars and lead you on an exploratory walk to spot our feathered friends. 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM â Family Be a Bird Challenge If you're under 8 years old, join us for an interactive bird walk where you can complete beak-tacular challenges such as 'speaking bird," and nest building. 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM â Bird Arts & Crafts Join our drop-in arts and crafts session! Weâll be making toy binoculars which you can take home and enjoy.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Downhills Park
Site: Downhills Park Westgreen Road Gate Tottenham, N15 4AE
Brief description: We'll be carrying out some meadow works and working in the wildlife area around the pond. Please sign up via the newsletter link: https://us18.list-manage.com/survey?u=240cee6caea7920c5952fb280&id=79192d60fe&attribution=false
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
Site: Milebrook Hall Milebrook Community Hall Field Lane Bartley Green Birmingham, B32 4ER
Brief description: Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Oakwood Hall Green Gym
Site: Oakwood Hall Oakwood Grange Ln, Oakwood, Leeds, Yorkshire LS8 2PF, LS8 2PF
Brief description: Visitors to this garden often describe it as a 'hidden gem', tucked away behind a training centre and residential care home. The group look after the extensive gardens, reclaimed by TCV volunteers since 2016. The group follows the Green Gym framework, supporting people to build confidence, well being and fitness through gardening type activities. The size of the garden means that there is space for people to experiment with their own gardening styles, in line with TCV values. The group has a well established core of volunteers, as well as welcoming new comers to the group. Everyone is welcome, whether they have 60 years gardening experience, or have never gardened before in their life. To join the group, please get in contact by email first and someone will be in contact with you to arrange a conversation about joining the group.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Menstrie Glen Menstrie Glen, Menstrie, FK11 7AP
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Crowborough Health Walk
Site: ESHW Crowborough Health Walk The Fernbank Centre Crowborough TN6 2QY, TN6 2QY
Brief description: A very popular walk with different start points to make the most of the local countryside and views. Take care: due to local geography, can be a bit steep in places and sturdy footwear is advised.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Habitat management at Adelaide Local Nature Reserve
Site: Adelaide LNR Adelaide Road, NW3 3QB
Brief description: Join in for a session of nature conservation and habitat management activities. The Green Gym is a unique way to get fit, transform the environment, meet new people and learn new skills. Each session includes a range of activities, designed to suit all abilities. We provide hot drinks and other refreshments during the tea break.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Wymondley NG environmental group
Site: Wymondley National Grid Blakemore End Road St Ippolyts Hitchin SG4 7PD, SG4 7JJ
Brief description: This is a long term project to improve biodiversity on the site. Each week we'll be doing different activities according to the season to increase and improve habitats for wildlife - it could be tree planting, wildflower surveys, seed collection, litter picking, scrub clearance and more.
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Thursday 29th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Capenhurst Meadow Management
Site: Capenhurst Substation (National Grid) Capenhurst Substation (National Grid), Ledsham, Ellesmere Port, CH1 6HE
Brief description: Cutting the sward and raking off the arisings to be composted. Timber compost bays to be built. Cutting back encroaching scrub. Scarification and/or harrowing of ground in preparation for hand seeding and planting of wildflowers.
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Lloyd Park Green Gym
Site: Lloyd Park Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP
Brief description: Join the Lloyd Park Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 17:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Grass cutting and raking
Site: Great Stukeley Sssi Network Rail cutting near Huntingdon., PE28 2LB
Brief description: This site is a brilliant Site of Special Scientific Interest, bursting with wildflowers and all manner of wildlife. To keep it in excellent condition for wildflowers we need to cut the grass once a year to keep soil nutrient levels low. Every Friday EXCEPT the first Friday of the month.
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Lewes Health Walk
Site: ESHW Lewes Health Walk The Needlemakers West Street Lewes, BN7 2NZ
Brief description: Blending routes through the townâs attractive streets with footpaths into the stunning local countryside. Take care: rural footpaths can be slightly uneven; can be slightly steep in places. Leaders will avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Ladywell Neighbourhood House 28 Heatherbank, Ladywell Livingston, EH54 6EE, EH54 6EE
Brief description: Our Livingston Wild Ways Well group meets every Friday afternoon for a gentle wellbeing walk around Ladywell and the surrounding areas. This is a gentle walk, not a hike! As we go we take notice of the nature around us, learn how to name the trees and plants and about the wildlife that shares the space with us. Afterwards we go to the Ladywell Neighbourhood House for a hot drink and a chat.
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:15
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
We Were Never Being Poring(land)
Site: Poringland Woods Poringland Woods car park B1332 Norwich Road (near Caistor Lane junction) Poringland - Framingham Earl Norwich what3words: mount.inspected.transmit ], NR14 7QP
Brief description: An exciting new site, with path clearing to do, and perhaps a bit of balsam too?
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Countess Friday Conservation Session
Site: Countess Of Chester Country Park Countess of Chester Country Park Countess Court Chester, CH2 1UA
Brief description: Here the group will be undertaking various conservation and management task around the park
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Wildlife surveying activity
BeeWalk Survey & Butterfly Survey at Davy Down
Site: Davy Down Davy Down Visitor centre North Stifford, South Ockendon, Grays, RM16 5UL
Brief description: Finishing the month with focused insect surveys. Youâll help identify bees and butterflies, contribute to seasonal monitoring, and sharpen your field ID skills.
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Children's activity, Public event or activity
May half-term family activities
Site: Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Ecology Park Gatehouse, Thames Path, John Harrison Way London, SE10 0QZ
Brief description: Come along for a drop-in, self-led activity where you can colour, draw, do a word search, or complete a jigsaw puzzle. This is a self-service activity suitable for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Adults are fully responsible for the safety and well-being of their children during the activity.
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk Church Wood Church in the Wood Lane St Leonards on sea, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Walks around this beautiful local woodland nature reserve, including stunning displays of bluebells in spring. Take care: woodland footpaths can be uneven with tree roots; some steep sections/steps; will be muddy in winter.
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Rowheath Pavilion Community Garden
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: Join us every Friday as we live the Good Life by sowing, growing, and harvesting our own food. Feel the thrill of uncovering tasty potatoes, parsnips, and carrots. Enjoy the taste of freshly picked peas and savour those fabulous strawberries. It doesn't get better than this. We have a growing space with accessible raised beds right next to the pavilion building. All tools and equipment are provided. We also go for a nature walk around Rowheath Park whilst we immerse ourselves in the sights and sounds that this valuable green space has to offer. Bird ID walks are also undertaken along with traditional conservation activities.
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Bird Song Walk
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: May the force (of nature) be with you. Amaze your friends and family by being able to identify birds by their call alone. Become a local hero as you gain confidence and expand your knowledge. Join us for a relaxed circuit of Rowheath Park whilst we ID birds by song and sight. The site has meadows, mature hedgerow, and a large pool with a diverse variety of birds and other wildlife. The walking route is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Look out for our dawn chorus walks in April and May!
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Children's activity, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wild Fridays
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:15
Activity type: Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wildlife Surveys @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: Join our wildlife surveys in 2025! The event is for anyone who is interested in learning about nature, wildlife and their local greenspace. Beginners always welcome. Please book a place on Eventbrite. 10am â 11am is our weekly bird survey 11:15am â 12:15pm is often a second wildlife survey. Second survey do not run every Friday in Autumn/Winter so please check Eventbrite for details. This may be wildflowers, pond creatures, butterflies, bumblebees or more depending on the time of year.
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Green Team
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: 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.
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Battle Health Walk
Site: ESHW Battle Health Walk The Green Battle, TN33 0AD
Brief description: Beautiful rural routes around rolling 1066 countryside, meeting on the Abbey Green in front of the historic landmark Abbey gates. Take care: can be uneven and slightly steep in places; some routes can get muddy in winter, the leaders will attempt to select the least muddy options.
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Seven Lochs Volunteers
Site: Seven Lochs Wetland Park Seven Lochs Wetland Park Scotland, G33 1AH
Brief description: Working on a range of conservation and community projects across the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. Everything from working on a community growing space to path maintenance to biodiversity enhancement at one of Glasgow's oldest buildings!
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Friday 30th May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Seafront Health Walk De la Warr Pavilion Marina Bexhill, TN40 1DP
Brief description: One of our longest running walks and one of the gentlest â a promenade stroll to the east or a stroll to the west with a loop back round Egerton Park. Nice even surfaces, suitable for everyone, including wheelchairs or scooter or pushchairs. Lots of benches along the way for people who only want to do a little bit of the walk, take a break and re-join the group as it returns.
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Saturday 31st May 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Green Gym
The BUG - Green Gym
Site: The BUG 15 Kent Street Belfast, BT1 1EA
Brief description: The BUG Green Gym is designed to bring members of the community together to this beautiful green space. We provide opportunities to get outside, connect with nature, learn new skills, grow your own veg and make new friends.
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Sunday 1st June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation - 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief description: We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 10am-4.30pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Transport is provided from Tang Hall Community Centre and the University Library bus stop on University Road. 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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Monday 2nd June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Monday 2nd June 2025
Meet: 14:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Old Town Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Old Town Health Walk Courthouse Street- High Street Hastings, TN34 3EW
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* Pretty routes through charming streets, delightful twittens, up to the East Hill or West Hill or along the seafront. Lots of beautiful views, attractive architecture and quirky features. Take care: can include steps, can be a bit steep.
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Monday 2nd June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Monday 2nd June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Pevensey Bay Health Walk
Site: ESHW Pevensey Bay Health Walk Richmond Road Pevensey Bay BN24 6AU, BN24 6AU
Brief description: One of the shortest and easiest health walks, alternating between two very gentle loops around residential streets, allotments and seafront. There is even some outdoor gym equipment to have a go on! Take care: path through allotments can be slippery after rain.
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Monday 2nd June 2025
Meet: 10:15 Finishes: 11:15
Activity type: Health walk
Rye Health Walk
Site: ESHW Rye Health Walk Gibbet Marsh Car Park Off Udimore Road Rye, TN31 7DT
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* A range of delightful walks that include riverside paths, churches with views, rural scenery, quaint Rye streets and even a Castle! Take care: can be slightly steep; can be uneven; leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Monday 2nd June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Sidley Health Walk
Site: ESHW Sidley Health Walk Glovers Lane Sidley Bexhill, TN39 5AB
Brief description: Starting in quiet residential streets and exploring footpaths into Combe Valley Countryside Park, including the disused railway line and the Greenway. Take care: can be slightly uneven in places; can include steps. Leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Tuesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Polegate Health Walk
Site: ESHW Polegate Health Walk Polegate RailwayStation High Street Polegate BN26 6AQ, BN26 6AQ
Brief description: A variety of walks away from the station, including the Cuckoo Trail, the rec/meadows, rural footpaths and quiet lanes. Take care: some paths can be muddy in winter but leaders will try to avoid the trickiest parts.
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Green Gym, Practical conservation activity
Whitby Park Green Gym
Site: Whitby Park Whitby Park Off Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port Cheshire, CH65 9AE
Brief description: Here we will be undertaking a number of activities, including clearing along footpath in the woodland, felling of unwanted sycamore regeneration, pond works and other related activities
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
port sunlight river park.
Site: Port Sunlight River Park Dock Road North Bromborough, Wirral CH62 4TQ., CH62 4TQ
Brief description: Various conservation tasks on and around the park concentrating on gardening and plant based activities mainly. .
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: A wide range of practical conservation and green spaces improvement work. Habitat management, planting, small scale construction - footpaths etc. in around the West Lindsey area.
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Seaford Health Walk
Site: ESHW Seaford Health Walk Salts Rec Marine Parade Seaford, BN25 2PJ
Brief description: Seafront walks, walks up towards Seaford Head Nature Reserve, walks around quiet local green spaces. Lovely scenery, points of interest and historical features. Take care: some routes can be slightly steep, can be uneven with shingle.
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity
Swadlincote Woods
Site: Swadlincote Woods Derby Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EB
Brief description: Join our friendly team at this urban woodland and park. Our team will be working on outdoor practical conservation activities to improve the site for both wildlife and local people. Tasks on the day will vary, but there will be something for everyone, no matter what your level of fitness. The day runs 10-3 with breaks for tea and for lunch! We are always pleased to welcome new volunteers (under 18s welcome by prior arrangement only).
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 1:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Public event or activity
Kingsbrook and Cauldwell Community Allotment
Site: Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre Bunyan Sports and Fitness centre Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire, MK42 9TS
Brief description: Join us on the community allotment and learn how to grow your own food!
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Merseyside Midweek Group
Site: World Museum World Museum William Brown Street Liverpool L3 8EN England, L3 8EN
Brief description: The Merseyside Midweek volunteer group operates across the Liverpool, Wirral, Cheshire West, Sefton and West Lancashire region. We pickup in the minibus at 9:30am in Liverpool City Centre every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - driving from there to site to deliver environmental contracts.
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Seafront Health Walk London Road St Leonards, TN38 0DA
Brief description: A nice level prom walk to the east or west. Enjoy the seafront views and a loop around Grosvenor Gardens, or a stroll to the Pier and towards the Old Town. Suitable for all, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs. Take care: seafront walks can be windy; look out for cycle lane.
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Quainton Street pond work
Site: Quainton Street Open Space Quainton St Open Space Neasden London NW10 0EA, NW10 0EA
Brief description: We will be working on the hidden pond at Quainton St Open Space.
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry, FK13 6JF
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Horam Green Gym at Wealden Crem
Site: Wealden Crematorium Horam Road Horam, TN21 0FX
Brief description: TCV's Green Gym is running at Wealden Crematorium, Horam, every Tuesday 10am -1pm. Various outdoor tasks, to improve health and the local environment, all based on the grounds of the crematorium. Tasks include general horticultural maintenance, and woodland maintenance. Minibus pickup locally by arrangement (eg. Hailsham, Herstmonceaux)
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation Work in Fleet - North Hampshire
Site: Fleet Substation Fleet Electrical Sub-Station, Rye Common Ln, Farnham, GU10 5RT
Brief description: Conservation work - cutting back, clearance, coppicing etc. For full details, please sign up to our newsletter: https://tcv.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9bbaa15463046adf64d2b0c79&id=a6b0f89389
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Training or workshop
Woodland Wellbeing (Tuesday for FIVE weeks) HT6
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: This course runs on Tuesdays for 5 weeks from 3rd June to 1st July 2025 from 10.00am to 13.30pm This course is specifically for those who would like to support positive wellbeing through learning new skills in nature. The course is aimed at people who are wanting to improve their health and wellbeing. On this course you will learn about: Foraging for materials; Identifying plants and trees; Weaving; Whittling; Creating items from natural materials; Different relaxation and mindfulness techniques This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or part-time and earn less than £13.05 per hour; It is £26.25 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk If you have a disability or problem with manual dexterity or mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk Hampden Park Hampden Park Drive Eastbourne, BN22 9QR
Brief description: Weaving attractive park paths with pretty local streets to make a variety of one hour walks. Take care: some pavements can be uneven with tree roots; some park sections can be uneven.
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tuesday Conservation Group
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: We will be doing a variety of tasks throughout the duration of the project which include; improving the biodiversity of the site, regular wildlife surveys, site maintenance, mapping, improving the grounds, planning and research. There will be soup provided at lunch break, but you can still bring your own food if you wish. Please come in weather appropriate clothing. If you would like to get involved please contact Dani - danielle.aspinall@tcv.org.uk
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Improving grassland: removing self seeded trees at Lower lodge Farm
Site: Lower Lodge Farm, Wivenhoe Lower Lodge Farm, Broom Grove, Wivenhoe, CO7 9GW
Brief description: We will be improving the grassland meadow as a habitat for many botanical and invertebrate species by removing self seeded trees. An important maintenance task which stops the woodland creep and maintains the grassland habitat. Everyone is welcome, no experience required, ppe is provided!
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Wednesday 4th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Wednesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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 4th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Alexandra Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Alexandra Park Heath Walk Alexandra Park Hastings, TN34 2LG
Brief description: A beautiful park with exquisite formal planting and mature trees, woodland areas and wide reservoirs with lots of birds. The health walk routes start in the lower park and go into the other sections to make an hour long loop. Take care: mostly smooth surfaced path but can be slightly uneven in woodland routes and can be slightly steep occasionally.
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Wednesday 4th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Conquest Green Gym
Site: The Hastings Centre garden Hastings Centre The Ridge Hastings East Sussex TN34 2SA, TN34 2SA
Brief description: We will be creating a productive, wildlife friendly vegetable and flower garden based at the Hastings Centre, in partnership with the Kings Church. Activities will include all aspects of vegetable growing, seed sowing, hedge cutting, propagating, soil improvement, planting seedlings, creating new habitats for wildlife such as bird boxes, feeders, and insect hotels, and managing the small meadow area for wildlife by sowing some areas of wild flowers.
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Wednesday 4th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Wednesday 4th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
EPIC Green Gym
Site: Ochils Woodland Park Ochils Woodland Park, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1EB
Brief 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 local environment then please come out to our green gym. We will be running a number of different practical conservation activities such as woodland management, path building and much more.
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Wednesday 4th June 2025
Meet: 2:30 Finishes: 4:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Chatham Place Community Garden
Site: Chatham Place 100 Chatham Rd, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2JW
Brief description: Join us every FIRST and THIRD Wednesday of the month at our Chatham Place Green Gym in Northfield. We are a friendly and welcoming group who love to grow our own food in a relaxed environment, whilst enjoying our time in the communal garden, and making new friends. No previous experience is required and all tools are provided. Chatham Place and the communal garden is fully accessible, and has on site accessible toilets. There is also space for indoor activities, which we use during bad weather to ensure we can all enjoy gardening and growing our own food all year round!
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Wednesday 4th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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 4th June 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Wednesday 4th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: We invite you to join us at the Paddock for our conservation activities in 2025! Beginners and experienced gardeners always welcome. Tasks vary by season, and may include: meadow and woodland maintenance, path clearance, pond work, woodwork and more.
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Wednesday 4th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Citizen Science Volunteer Group
Site: Glasgow wide Volunteer Pick up point, G1 2FF
Brief 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 4th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Ashdown Forest Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ashdown Forest Health Walk Ashdown Forest Centre Colemans Hatch Road Wych Cross, RH18 5JP
Brief description: Meeting at a different car park each week, this is our largest walking group with 30-40 people each week enjoying a one hour guided walk into the stunning countryside of Ashdown Forest.
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Wednesday 4th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Brent River Park
Site: Brent River Park 174 Vivian Ave, Wembley HA9 6RP, HA9 6RP
Brief description: Join us as we work on the woodland trail alongside the River Brent
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Wednesday 4th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk Bexhill Freedom Leisure Pool Ravenside Retail Park Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2JS, TN39 4HS
Brief description: Sometimes a seafront walk, sometimes a loop into Combe Valley Country Park, sometimes a bit of both, this is a location that offers some delightful contrasts. Take care: rural footpaths can be uneven and could be muddy in winter; some routes include steps over railway.
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Wednesday 4th June 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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 4th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodham Environmental Group
Site: Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Site Woodham Aylesbury HP18 0PR, HP18 0PR
Brief description: We have a long term project on this site to improve biodiversity, so each week we'll be doing a range of tasks to increase the habitats - meadow management, woodland work, hedgerow management and lots more.
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Wednesday 4th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk The Perch Princes Park Eastbourne, BN22 7LQ
Brief description: Enjoy a stunning seafront walk, starting from Princes Park and heading east to the Harbour or west to the Pier. Take care: A slightly longer walk than some, but nice and even surfaced prom, suitable for all users, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs.
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Wednesday 4th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk Willingdon Community Hub Library Coppice Avenue Eastbourne, BN20 9PN
Brief description: A gentle stroll around the local streets and twittens, enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the Downs. Opportunity for coffee or tea after. Take care: some paths can be slightly uneven.
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Capenhurst Meadow Management
Site: Capenhurst Substation (National Grid) Capenhurst Substation (National Grid), Ledsham, Ellesmere Port, CH1 6HE
Brief description: Cutting the sward and raking off the arisings to be composted. Timber compost bays to be built. Cutting back encroaching scrub. Scarification and/or harrowing of ground in preparation for hand seeding and planting of wildflowers.
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 10:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hailsham Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hailsham Health Walk Quintins Shopping Centre High Street Hailsham, BN27 1DP, BN27 1DP
Brief description: Exploring a variety of local walks that start from the War Memorial. Mostly surfaced paths, including the Cuckoo Trail, around the pond, local quiet streets. Take care: starts in town so some narrow pavements and road crossings.
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Leyton Jubilee Green Gym
Site: Leyton Jubilee Park Seymour Road, London E10 7BL, E10 7BL
Brief description: Join the Leyton Jubilee Green Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Thursdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Hull Road Park Gardening Volunteers
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Rhododendron cutting/clearance
Site: St Catherine's Lodge St Catherines Lodge, Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5BN
Brief description: Rhododendron cutting
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Ninfield Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ninfield Health Walk Ninfield Memorial Hal Ninfield TN33 9LB, BN22 7NB
Brief description: One of our shorter health walks â routes around the pretty village, using quiet lanes and footpaths to make loops with charming scenery and stunning views, including the delightful Church Wood Nature Reserve and landscapes painted by Turner. Take care: some rural/woodland footpaths that can be uneven in places.
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Howden Walled Garden Howden, Livingston, EH54 6AE
Brief description: Wild Ways Well is designed to help everyone to experience the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday afternoon we meet at Howden Walled Garden to help make this place better for people and wildlife. We take part in a variety of different activities such as conservation gardening, wildlife surveying, natural art, seed and tree planting, health walks and more. Everything is done at a relaxed, easy, pace and we work hard to be welcoming to everyone.
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Church Wood Green Gym
Site: Church Wood L.N.R. Church Wood Local Nature Reserve Church in the Wood Lane ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA TN38 9PB, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Coppicing and woodland management, footpath clearance, litter picking, fence repairs.
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
Site: Milebrook Hall Milebrook Community Hall Field Lane Bartley Green Birmingham, B32 4ER
Brief description: Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Oakwood Hall Green Gym
Site: Oakwood Hall Oakwood Grange Ln, Oakwood, Leeds, Yorkshire LS8 2PF, LS8 2PF
Brief description: Visitors to this garden often describe it as a 'hidden gem', tucked away behind a training centre and residential care home. The group look after the extensive gardens, reclaimed by TCV volunteers since 2016. The group follows the Green Gym framework, supporting people to build confidence, well being and fitness through gardening type activities. The size of the garden means that there is space for people to experiment with their own gardening styles, in line with TCV values. The group has a well established core of volunteers, as well as welcoming new comers to the group. Everyone is welcome, whether they have 60 years gardening experience, or have never gardened before in their life. To join the group, please get in contact by email first and someone will be in contact with you to arrange a conversation about joining the group.
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Menstrie Glen Menstrie Glen, Menstrie, FK11 7AP
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Crowborough Health Walk
Site: ESHW Crowborough Health Walk The Fernbank Centre Crowborough TN6 2QY, TN6 2QY
Brief description: A very popular walk with different start points to make the most of the local countryside and views. Take care: due to local geography, can be a bit steep in places and sturdy footwear is advised.
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Thursday 5th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Wymondley NG environmental group
Site: Wymondley National Grid Blakemore End Road St Ippolyts Hitchin SG4 7PD, SG4 7JJ
Brief description: This is a long term project to improve biodiversity on the site. Each week we'll be doing different activities according to the season to increase and improve habitats for wildlife - it could be tree planting, wildflower surveys, seed collection, litter picking, scrub clearance and more.
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Lloyd Park Green Gym
Site: Lloyd Park Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP
Brief description: Join the Lloyd Park Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 17:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Grass cutting and raking
Site: Great Stukeley Sssi Network Rail cutting near Huntingdon., PE28 2LB
Brief description: This site is a brilliant Site of Special Scientific Interest, bursting with wildflowers and all manner of wildlife. To keep it in excellent condition for wildflowers we need to cut the grass once a year to keep soil nutrient levels low. Every Friday EXCEPT the first Friday of the month.
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Lewes Health Walk
Site: ESHW Lewes Health Walk The Needlemakers West Street Lewes, BN7 2NZ
Brief description: Blending routes through the townâs attractive streets with footpaths into the stunning local countryside. Take care: rural footpaths can be slightly uneven; can be slightly steep in places. Leaders will avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Ladywell Neighbourhood House 28 Heatherbank, Ladywell Livingston, EH54 6EE, EH54 6EE
Brief description: Our Livingston Wild Ways Well group meets every Friday afternoon for a gentle wellbeing walk around Ladywell and the surrounding areas. This is a gentle walk, not a hike! As we go we take notice of the nature around us, learn how to name the trees and plants and about the wildlife that shares the space with us. Afterwards we go to the Ladywell Neighbourhood House for a hot drink and a chat.
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Countess Friday Conservation Session
Site: Countess Of Chester Country Park Countess of Chester Country Park Countess Court Chester, CH2 1UA
Brief description: Here the group will be undertaking various conservation and management task around the park
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk Church Wood Church in the Wood Lane St Leonards on sea, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Walks around this beautiful local woodland nature reserve, including stunning displays of bluebells in spring. Take care: woodland footpaths can be uneven with tree roots; some steep sections/steps; will be muddy in winter.
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Rowheath Pavilion Community Garden
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: Join us every Friday as we live the Good Life by sowing, growing, and harvesting our own food. Feel the thrill of uncovering tasty potatoes, parsnips, and carrots. Enjoy the taste of freshly picked peas and savour those fabulous strawberries. It doesn't get better than this. We have a growing space with accessible raised beds right next to the pavilion building. All tools and equipment are provided. We also go for a nature walk around Rowheath Park whilst we immerse ourselves in the sights and sounds that this valuable green space has to offer. Bird ID walks are also undertaken along with traditional conservation activities.
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Bird Song Walk
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: May the force (of nature) be with you. Amaze your friends and family by being able to identify birds by their call alone. Become a local hero as you gain confidence and expand your knowledge. Join us for a relaxed circuit of Rowheath Park whilst we ID birds by song and sight. The site has meadows, mature hedgerow, and a large pool with a diverse variety of birds and other wildlife. The walking route is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Look out for our dawn chorus walks in April and May!
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Children's activity, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wild Fridays
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:15
Activity type: Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wildlife Surveys @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: Join our wildlife surveys in 2025! The event is for anyone who is interested in learning about nature, wildlife and their local greenspace. Beginners always welcome. Please book a place on Eventbrite. 10am â 11am is our weekly bird survey 11:15am â 12:15pm is often a second wildlife survey. Second survey do not run every Friday in Autumn/Winter so please check Eventbrite for details. This may be wildflowers, pond creatures, butterflies, bumblebees or more depending on the time of year.
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 12:30 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Public event or activity
Women's Wellbeing Club - Creative Bookmarks
Site: Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Ecology Park Gatehouse, Thames Path, John Harrison Way London, SE10 0QZ
Brief description: Books make great companions for enjoying the outdoors during summer days. This month, at the Womenâs Nature Wellbeing Club, weâll teach you how to create beautiful floral bookmarks using quilling. Take your handmade bookmark home and keep track of your favorite stories. Free entry, but booking is required as only 10 spaces are available per session. To reserve your spot, email: Georgiana.irimia@tcv.org.uk
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Green Team
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: 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.
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Battle Health Walk
Site: ESHW Battle Health Walk The Green Battle, TN33 0AD
Brief description: Beautiful rural routes around rolling 1066 countryside, meeting on the Abbey Green in front of the historic landmark Abbey gates. Take care: can be uneven and slightly steep in places; some routes can get muddy in winter, the leaders will attempt to select the least muddy options.
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Seven Lochs Volunteers
Site: Seven Lochs Wetland Park Seven Lochs Wetland Park Scotland, G33 1AH
Brief description: Working on a range of conservation and community projects across the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. Everything from working on a community growing space to path maintenance to biodiversity enhancement at one of Glasgow's oldest buildings!
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Friday 6th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Seafront Health Walk De la Warr Pavilion Marina Bexhill, TN40 1DP
Brief description: One of our longest running walks and one of the gentlest â a promenade stroll to the east or a stroll to the west with a loop back round Egerton Park. Nice even surfaces, suitable for everyone, including wheelchairs or scooter or pushchairs. Lots of benches along the way for people who only want to do a little bit of the walk, take a break and re-join the group as it returns.
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Saturday 7th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Public event or activity
The Big Wild Play Out
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: A day of outdoor play for all the family! Playing out is good for you, so weâre inviting families to join us for a day of outdoor play. There will be free play in the woods, games, and the chance to try pond dipping and bug hunting. Our cafe will be open for drinks and snacks.
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Saturday 7th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Chelwood Gate Health Walk
Site: ESHW Chelwood Gate Health Walk National Cat Centre Chelwood Gate, RH17 7TT
Brief description: A once a month Saturday walk that takes in some glorious Ashdown Forest scenery and views. First Saturday of each month of month, 11am Take care: rural footpaths can be uneven in places and can get muddy in winter.
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Saturday 7th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Green Gym
The BUG - Green Gym
Site: The BUG 15 Kent Street Belfast, BT1 1EA
Brief description: The BUG Green Gym is designed to bring members of the community together to this beautiful green space. We provide opportunities to get outside, connect with nature, learn new skills, grow your own veg and make new friends.
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Sunday 8th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation - 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief description: We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 10am-4.30pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Transport is provided from Tang Hall Community Centre and the University Library bus stop on University Road. 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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Monday 9th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Monday 9th June 2025
Meet: 14:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Old Town Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Old Town Health Walk Courthouse Street- High Street Hastings, TN34 3EW
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* Pretty routes through charming streets, delightful twittens, up to the East Hill or West Hill or along the seafront. Lots of beautiful views, attractive architecture and quirky features. Take care: can include steps, can be a bit steep.
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Monday 9th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Monday 9th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Pevensey Bay Health Walk
Site: ESHW Pevensey Bay Health Walk Richmond Road Pevensey Bay BN24 6AU, BN24 6AU
Brief description: One of the shortest and easiest health walks, alternating between two very gentle loops around residential streets, allotments and seafront. There is even some outdoor gym equipment to have a go on! Take care: path through allotments can be slippery after rain.
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Monday 9th June 2025
Meet: 10:15 Finishes: 11:15
Activity type: Health walk
Rye Health Walk
Site: ESHW Rye Health Walk Gibbet Marsh Car Park Off Udimore Road Rye, TN31 7DT
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* A range of delightful walks that include riverside paths, churches with views, rural scenery, quaint Rye streets and even a Castle! Take care: can be slightly steep; can be uneven; leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Monday 9th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Sidley Health Walk
Site: ESHW Sidley Health Walk Glovers Lane Sidley Bexhill, TN39 5AB
Brief description: Starting in quiet residential streets and exploring footpaths into Combe Valley Countryside Park, including the disused railway line and the Greenway. Take care: can be slightly uneven in places; can include steps. Leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Tuesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Polegate Health Walk
Site: ESHW Polegate Health Walk Polegate RailwayStation High Street Polegate BN26 6AQ, BN26 6AQ
Brief description: A variety of walks away from the station, including the Cuckoo Trail, the rec/meadows, rural footpaths and quiet lanes. Take care: some paths can be muddy in winter but leaders will try to avoid the trickiest parts.
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Green Gym, Practical conservation activity
Whitby Park Green Gym
Site: Whitby Park Whitby Park Off Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port Cheshire, CH65 9AE
Brief description: Here we will be undertaking a number of activities, including clearing along footpath in the woodland, felling of unwanted sycamore regeneration, pond works and other related activities
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
port sunlight river park.
Site: Port Sunlight River Park Dock Road North Bromborough, Wirral CH62 4TQ., CH62 4TQ
Brief description: Various conservation tasks on and around the park concentrating on gardening and plant based activities mainly. .
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: A wide range of practical conservation and green spaces improvement work. Habitat management, planting, small scale construction - footpaths etc. in around the West Lindsey area.
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Seaford Health Walk
Site: ESHW Seaford Health Walk Salts Rec Marine Parade Seaford, BN25 2PJ
Brief description: Seafront walks, walks up towards Seaford Head Nature Reserve, walks around quiet local green spaces. Lovely scenery, points of interest and historical features. Take care: some routes can be slightly steep, can be uneven with shingle.
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 1:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Public event or activity
Kingsbrook and Cauldwell Community Allotment
Site: Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre Bunyan Sports and Fitness centre Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire, MK42 9TS
Brief description: Join us on the community allotment and learn how to grow your own food!
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Merseyside Midweek Group
Site: World Museum World Museum William Brown Street Liverpool L3 8EN England, L3 8EN
Brief description: The Merseyside Midweek volunteer group operates across the Liverpool, Wirral, Cheshire West, Sefton and West Lancashire region. We pickup in the minibus at 9:30am in Liverpool City Centre every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - driving from there to site to deliver environmental contracts.
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Seafront Health Walk London Road St Leonards, TN38 0DA
Brief description: A nice level prom walk to the east or west. Enjoy the seafront views and a loop around Grosvenor Gardens, or a stroll to the Pier and towards the Old Town. Suitable for all, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs. Take care: seafront walks can be windy; look out for cycle lane.
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry, FK13 6JF
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Horam Green Gym at Wealden Crem
Site: Wealden Crematorium Horam Road Horam, TN21 0FX
Brief description: TCV's Green Gym is running at Wealden Crematorium, Horam, every Tuesday 10am -1pm. Various outdoor tasks, to improve health and the local environment, all based on the grounds of the crematorium. Tasks include general horticultural maintenance, and woodland maintenance. Minibus pickup locally by arrangement (eg. Hailsham, Herstmonceaux)
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation Work in Fleet - North Hampshire
Site: Fleet Substation Fleet Electrical Sub-Station, Rye Common Ln, Farnham, GU10 5RT
Brief description: Conservation work - cutting back, clearance, coppicing etc. For full details, please sign up to our newsletter: https://tcv.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9bbaa15463046adf64d2b0c79&id=a6b0f89389
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
St Josephs Cemetery
Site: St Joseph's Cemetery St Joseph's Cemetery Waverley Avenue Wembley HA9 6TA, HA9 6TA
Brief description: Join us as we work on turning this hidden oasis into a nature garden
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Training or workshop
Woodland Wellbeing (Tuesday for FIVE weeks) HT6
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: This course runs on Tuesdays for 5 weeks from 3rd June to 1st July 2025 from 10.00am to 13.30pm This course is specifically for those who would like to support positive wellbeing through learning new skills in nature. The course is aimed at people who are wanting to improve their health and wellbeing. On this course you will learn about: Foraging for materials; Identifying plants and trees; Weaving; Whittling; Creating items from natural materials; Different relaxation and mindfulness techniques This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or part-time and earn less than £13.05 per hour; It is £26.25 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk If you have a disability or problem with manual dexterity or mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk Hampden Park Hampden Park Drive Eastbourne, BN22 9QR
Brief description: Weaving attractive park paths with pretty local streets to make a variety of one hour walks. Take care: some pavements can be uneven with tree roots; some park sections can be uneven.
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tuesday Conservation Group
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: We will be doing a variety of tasks throughout the duration of the project which include; improving the biodiversity of the site, regular wildlife surveys, site maintenance, mapping, improving the grounds, planning and research. There will be soup provided at lunch break, but you can still bring your own food if you wish. Please come in weather appropriate clothing. If you would like to get involved please contact Dani - danielle.aspinall@tcv.org.uk
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Wednesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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 11th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Alexandra Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Alexandra Park Heath Walk Alexandra Park Hastings, TN34 2LG
Brief description: A beautiful park with exquisite formal planting and mature trees, woodland areas and wide reservoirs with lots of birds. The health walk routes start in the lower park and go into the other sections to make an hour long loop. Take care: mostly smooth surfaced path but can be slightly uneven in woodland routes and can be slightly steep occasionally.
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Conquest Green Gym
Site: The Hastings Centre garden Hastings Centre The Ridge Hastings East Sussex TN34 2SA, TN34 2SA
Brief description: We will be creating a productive, wildlife friendly vegetable and flower garden based at the Hastings Centre, in partnership with the Kings Church. Activities will include all aspects of vegetable growing, seed sowing, hedge cutting, propagating, soil improvement, planting seedlings, creating new habitats for wildlife such as bird boxes, feeders, and insect hotels, and managing the small meadow area for wildlife by sowing some areas of wild flowers.
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
EPIC Green Gym
Site: Ochils Woodland Park Ochils Woodland Park, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1EB
Brief 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 local environment then please come out to our green gym. We will be running a number of different practical conservation activities such as woodland management, path building and much more.
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
Meet: 2:30 Finishes: 4:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Chatham Place Community Garden
Site: Chatham Place 100 Chatham Rd, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2JW
Brief description: Join us every FIRST and THIRD Wednesday of the month at our Chatham Place Green Gym in Northfield. We are a friendly and welcoming group who love to grow our own food in a relaxed environment, whilst enjoying our time in the communal garden, and making new friends. No previous experience is required and all tools are provided. Chatham Place and the communal garden is fully accessible, and has on site accessible toilets. There is also space for indoor activities, which we use during bad weather to ensure we can all enjoy gardening and growing our own food all year round!
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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 11th June 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: We invite you to join us at the Paddock for our conservation activities in 2025! Beginners and experienced gardeners always welcome. Tasks vary by season, and may include: meadow and woodland maintenance, path clearance, pond work, woodwork and more.
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Citizen Science Volunteer Group
Site: Glasgow wide Volunteer Pick up point, G1 2FF
Brief 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 11th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Ashdown Forest Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ashdown Forest Health Walk Ashdown Forest Centre Colemans Hatch Road Wych Cross, RH18 5JP
Brief description: Meeting at a different car park each week, this is our largest walking group with 30-40 people each week enjoying a one hour guided walk into the stunning countryside of Ashdown Forest.
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
St Josephs Cemetery
Site: St Joseph's Cemetery St Joseph's Cemetery Waverley Avenue Wembley HA9 6TA, HA9 6TA
Brief description: Join us as we work on turning this hidden oasis into a nature garden
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk Bexhill Freedom Leisure Pool Ravenside Retail Park Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2JS, TN39 4HS
Brief description: Sometimes a seafront walk, sometimes a loop into Combe Valley Country Park, sometimes a bit of both, this is a location that offers some delightful contrasts. Take care: rural footpaths can be uneven and could be muddy in winter; some routes include steps over railway.
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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 11th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodham Environmental Group
Site: Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Site Woodham Aylesbury HP18 0PR, HP18 0PR
Brief description: We have a long term project on this site to improve biodiversity, so each week we'll be doing a range of tasks to increase the habitats - meadow management, woodland work, hedgerow management and lots more.
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk The Perch Princes Park Eastbourne, BN22 7LQ
Brief description: Enjoy a stunning seafront walk, starting from Princes Park and heading east to the Harbour or west to the Pier. Take care: A slightly longer walk than some, but nice and even surfaced prom, suitable for all users, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs.
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk Willingdon Community Hub Library Coppice Avenue Eastbourne, BN20 9PN
Brief description: A gentle stroll around the local streets and twittens, enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the Downs. Opportunity for coffee or tea after. Take care: some paths can be slightly uneven.
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Capenhurst Meadow Management
Site: Capenhurst Substation (National Grid) Capenhurst Substation (National Grid), Ledsham, Ellesmere Port, CH1 6HE
Brief description: Cutting the sward and raking off the arisings to be composted. Timber compost bays to be built. Cutting back encroaching scrub. Scarification and/or harrowing of ground in preparation for hand seeding and planting of wildflowers.
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 10:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hailsham Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hailsham Health Walk Quintins Shopping Centre High Street Hailsham, BN27 1DP, BN27 1DP
Brief description: Exploring a variety of local walks that start from the War Memorial. Mostly surfaced paths, including the Cuckoo Trail, around the pond, local quiet streets. Take care: starts in town so some narrow pavements and road crossings.
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Leyton Jubilee Green Gym
Site: Leyton Jubilee Park Seymour Road, London E10 7BL, E10 7BL
Brief description: Join the Leyton Jubilee Green Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Thursdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Hull Road Park Gardening Volunteers
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Rhododendron cutting/clearance
Site: St Catherine's Lodge St Catherines Lodge, Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5BN
Brief description: Rhododendron cutting
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Ninfield Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ninfield Health Walk Ninfield Memorial Hal Ninfield TN33 9LB, BN22 7NB
Brief description: One of our shorter health walks â routes around the pretty village, using quiet lanes and footpaths to make loops with charming scenery and stunning views, including the delightful Church Wood Nature Reserve and landscapes painted by Turner. Take care: some rural/woodland footpaths that can be uneven in places.
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Howden Walled Garden Howden, Livingston, EH54 6AE
Brief description: Wild Ways Well is designed to help everyone to experience the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday afternoon we meet at Howden Walled Garden to help make this place better for people and wildlife. We take part in a variety of different activities such as conservation gardening, wildlife surveying, natural art, seed and tree planting, health walks and more. Everything is done at a relaxed, easy, pace and we work hard to be welcoming to everyone.
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Church Wood Green Gym
Site: Church Wood L.N.R. Church Wood Local Nature Reserve Church in the Wood Lane ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA TN38 9PB, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Coppicing and woodland management, footpath clearance, litter picking, fence repairs.
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
Site: Milebrook Hall Milebrook Community Hall Field Lane Bartley Green Birmingham, B32 4ER
Brief description: Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Oakwood Hall Green Gym
Site: Oakwood Hall Oakwood Grange Ln, Oakwood, Leeds, Yorkshire LS8 2PF, LS8 2PF
Brief description: Visitors to this garden often describe it as a 'hidden gem', tucked away behind a training centre and residential care home. The group look after the extensive gardens, reclaimed by TCV volunteers since 2016. The group follows the Green Gym framework, supporting people to build confidence, well being and fitness through gardening type activities. The size of the garden means that there is space for people to experiment with their own gardening styles, in line with TCV values. The group has a well established core of volunteers, as well as welcoming new comers to the group. Everyone is welcome, whether they have 60 years gardening experience, or have never gardened before in their life. To join the group, please get in contact by email first and someone will be in contact with you to arrange a conversation about joining the group.
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Menstrie Glen Menstrie Glen, Menstrie, FK11 7AP
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Crowborough Health Walk
Site: ESHW Crowborough Health Walk The Fernbank Centre Crowborough TN6 2QY, TN6 2QY
Brief description: A very popular walk with different start points to make the most of the local countryside and views. Take care: due to local geography, can be a bit steep in places and sturdy footwear is advised.
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Thursday 12th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Wymondley NG environmental group
Site: Wymondley National Grid Blakemore End Road St Ippolyts Hitchin SG4 7PD, SG4 7JJ
Brief description: This is a long term project to improve biodiversity on the site. Each week we'll be doing different activities according to the season to increase and improve habitats for wildlife - it could be tree planting, wildflower surveys, seed collection, litter picking, scrub clearance and more.
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Friday 13th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Lloyd Park Green Gym
Site: Lloyd Park Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP
Brief description: Join the Lloyd Park Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Friday 13th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 17:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Grass cutting and raking
Site: Great Stukeley Sssi Network Rail cutting near Huntingdon., PE28 2LB
Brief description: This site is a brilliant Site of Special Scientific Interest, bursting with wildflowers and all manner of wildlife. To keep it in excellent condition for wildflowers we need to cut the grass once a year to keep soil nutrient levels low. Every Friday EXCEPT the first Friday of the month.
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Friday 13th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Lewes Health Walk
Site: ESHW Lewes Health Walk The Needlemakers West Street Lewes, BN7 2NZ
Brief description: Blending routes through the townâs attractive streets with footpaths into the stunning local countryside. Take care: rural footpaths can be slightly uneven; can be slightly steep in places. Leaders will avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Friday 13th June 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Ladywell Neighbourhood House 28 Heatherbank, Ladywell Livingston, EH54 6EE, EH54 6EE
Brief description: Our Livingston Wild Ways Well group meets every Friday afternoon for a gentle wellbeing walk around Ladywell and the surrounding areas. This is a gentle walk, not a hike! As we go we take notice of the nature around us, learn how to name the trees and plants and about the wildlife that shares the space with us. Afterwards we go to the Ladywell Neighbourhood House for a hot drink and a chat.
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Friday 13th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Countess Friday Conservation Session
Site: Countess Of Chester Country Park Countess of Chester Country Park Countess Court Chester, CH2 1UA
Brief description: Here the group will be undertaking various conservation and management task around the park
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Friday 13th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk Church Wood Church in the Wood Lane St Leonards on sea, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Walks around this beautiful local woodland nature reserve, including stunning displays of bluebells in spring. Take care: woodland footpaths can be uneven with tree roots; some steep sections/steps; will be muddy in winter.
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Friday 13th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Rowheath Pavilion Community Garden
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: Join us every Friday as we live the Good Life by sowing, growing, and harvesting our own food. Feel the thrill of uncovering tasty potatoes, parsnips, and carrots. Enjoy the taste of freshly picked peas and savour those fabulous strawberries. It doesn't get better than this. We have a growing space with accessible raised beds right next to the pavilion building. All tools and equipment are provided. We also go for a nature walk around Rowheath Park whilst we immerse ourselves in the sights and sounds that this valuable green space has to offer. Bird ID walks are also undertaken along with traditional conservation activities.
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Friday 13th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Bird Song Walk
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: May the force (of nature) be with you. Amaze your friends and family by being able to identify birds by their call alone. Become a local hero as you gain confidence and expand your knowledge. Join us for a relaxed circuit of Rowheath Park whilst we ID birds by song and sight. The site has meadows, mature hedgerow, and a large pool with a diverse variety of birds and other wildlife. The walking route is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Look out for our dawn chorus walks in April and May!
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Friday 13th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Children's activity, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wild Fridays
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
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Friday 13th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:15
Activity type: Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wildlife Surveys @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: Join our wildlife surveys in 2025! The event is for anyone who is interested in learning about nature, wildlife and their local greenspace. Beginners always welcome. Please book a place on Eventbrite. 10am â 11am is our weekly bird survey 11:15am â 12:15pm is often a second wildlife survey. Second survey do not run every Friday in Autumn/Winter so please check Eventbrite for details. This may be wildflowers, pond creatures, butterflies, bumblebees or more depending on the time of year.
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Friday 13th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Green Team
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: 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.
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Friday 13th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Battle Health Walk
Site: ESHW Battle Health Walk The Green Battle, TN33 0AD
Brief description: Beautiful rural routes around rolling 1066 countryside, meeting on the Abbey Green in front of the historic landmark Abbey gates. Take care: can be uneven and slightly steep in places; some routes can get muddy in winter, the leaders will attempt to select the least muddy options.
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Friday 13th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Seven Lochs Volunteers
Site: Seven Lochs Wetland Park Seven Lochs Wetland Park Scotland, G33 1AH
Brief description: Working on a range of conservation and community projects across the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. Everything from working on a community growing space to path maintenance to biodiversity enhancement at one of Glasgow's oldest buildings!
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Friday 13th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Seafront Health Walk De la Warr Pavilion Marina Bexhill, TN40 1DP
Brief description: One of our longest running walks and one of the gentlest â a promenade stroll to the east or a stroll to the west with a loop back round Egerton Park. Nice even surfaces, suitable for everyone, including wheelchairs or scooter or pushchairs. Lots of benches along the way for people who only want to do a little bit of the walk, take a break and re-join the group as it returns.
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Saturday 14th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Green Gym
The BUG - Green Gym
Site: The BUG 15 Kent Street Belfast, BT1 1EA
Brief description: The BUG Green Gym is designed to bring members of the community together to this beautiful green space. We provide opportunities to get outside, connect with nature, learn new skills, grow your own veg and make new friends.
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Sunday 15th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation - 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief description: We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 10am-4.30pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Transport is provided from Tang Hall Community Centre and the University Library bus stop on University Road. 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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Monday 16th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Monday 16th June 2025
Meet: 14:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Old Town Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Old Town Health Walk Courthouse Street- High Street Hastings, TN34 3EW
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* Pretty routes through charming streets, delightful twittens, up to the East Hill or West Hill or along the seafront. Lots of beautiful views, attractive architecture and quirky features. Take care: can include steps, can be a bit steep.
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Monday 16th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Monday 16th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Pevensey Bay Health Walk
Site: ESHW Pevensey Bay Health Walk Richmond Road Pevensey Bay BN24 6AU, BN24 6AU
Brief description: One of the shortest and easiest health walks, alternating between two very gentle loops around residential streets, allotments and seafront. There is even some outdoor gym equipment to have a go on! Take care: path through allotments can be slippery after rain.
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Monday 16th June 2025
Meet: 10:15 Finishes: 11:15
Activity type: Health walk
Rye Health Walk
Site: ESHW Rye Health Walk Gibbet Marsh Car Park Off Udimore Road Rye, TN31 7DT
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* A range of delightful walks that include riverside paths, churches with views, rural scenery, quaint Rye streets and even a Castle! Take care: can be slightly steep; can be uneven; leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Monday 16th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Sidley Health Walk
Site: ESHW Sidley Health Walk Glovers Lane Sidley Bexhill, TN39 5AB
Brief description: Starting in quiet residential streets and exploring footpaths into Combe Valley Countryside Park, including the disused railway line and the Greenway. Take care: can be slightly uneven in places; can include steps. Leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Tuesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Polegate Health Walk
Site: ESHW Polegate Health Walk Polegate RailwayStation High Street Polegate BN26 6AQ, BN26 6AQ
Brief description: A variety of walks away from the station, including the Cuckoo Trail, the rec/meadows, rural footpaths and quiet lanes. Take care: some paths can be muddy in winter but leaders will try to avoid the trickiest parts.
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Green Gym, Practical conservation activity
Whitby Park Green Gym
Site: Whitby Park Whitby Park Off Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port Cheshire, CH65 9AE
Brief description: Here we will be undertaking a number of activities, including clearing along footpath in the woodland, felling of unwanted sycamore regeneration, pond works and other related activities
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
port sunlight river park.
Site: Port Sunlight River Park Dock Road North Bromborough, Wirral CH62 4TQ., CH62 4TQ
Brief description: Various conservation tasks on and around the park concentrating on gardening and plant based activities mainly. .
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: A wide range of practical conservation and green spaces improvement work. Habitat management, planting, small scale construction - footpaths etc. in around the West Lindsey area.
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Seaford Health Walk
Site: ESHW Seaford Health Walk Salts Rec Marine Parade Seaford, BN25 2PJ
Brief description: Seafront walks, walks up towards Seaford Head Nature Reserve, walks around quiet local green spaces. Lovely scenery, points of interest and historical features. Take care: some routes can be slightly steep, can be uneven with shingle.
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 1:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Public event or activity
Kingsbrook and Cauldwell Community Allotment
Site: Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre Bunyan Sports and Fitness centre Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire, MK42 9TS
Brief description: Join us on the community allotment and learn how to grow your own food!
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Merseyside Midweek Group
Site: World Museum World Museum William Brown Street Liverpool L3 8EN England, L3 8EN
Brief description: The Merseyside Midweek volunteer group operates across the Liverpool, Wirral, Cheshire West, Sefton and West Lancashire region. We pickup in the minibus at 9:30am in Liverpool City Centre every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - driving from there to site to deliver environmental contracts.
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Seafront Health Walk London Road St Leonards, TN38 0DA
Brief description: A nice level prom walk to the east or west. Enjoy the seafront views and a loop around Grosvenor Gardens, or a stroll to the Pier and towards the Old Town. Suitable for all, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs. Take care: seafront walks can be windy; look out for cycle lane.
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry, FK13 6JF
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Horam Green Gym at Wealden Crem
Site: Wealden Crematorium Horam Road Horam, TN21 0FX
Brief description: TCV's Green Gym is running at Wealden Crematorium, Horam, every Tuesday 10am -1pm. Various outdoor tasks, to improve health and the local environment, all based on the grounds of the crematorium. Tasks include general horticultural maintenance, and woodland maintenance. Minibus pickup locally by arrangement (eg. Hailsham, Herstmonceaux)
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation Work in Fleet - North Hampshire
Site: Fleet Substation Fleet Electrical Sub-Station, Rye Common Ln, Farnham, GU10 5RT
Brief description: Conservation work - cutting back, clearance, coppicing etc. For full details, please sign up to our newsletter: https://tcv.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9bbaa15463046adf64d2b0c79&id=a6b0f89389
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
One Tree Hill Nature Walk Restoration
Site: One Tree Hill One Tree Hill Holland Rd Wembley HA0 4UX, HA0 4UX
Brief description: We will be continuing work on the woodland trail
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Training or workshop
Woodland Wellbeing (Tuesday for FIVE weeks) HT6
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: This course runs on Tuesdays for 5 weeks from 3rd June to 1st July 2025 from 10.00am to 13.30pm This course is specifically for those who would like to support positive wellbeing through learning new skills in nature. The course is aimed at people who are wanting to improve their health and wellbeing. On this course you will learn about: Foraging for materials; Identifying plants and trees; Weaving; Whittling; Creating items from natural materials; Different relaxation and mindfulness techniques This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or part-time and earn less than £13.05 per hour; It is £26.25 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk If you have a disability or problem with manual dexterity or mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk Hampden Park Hampden Park Drive Eastbourne, BN22 9QR
Brief description: Weaving attractive park paths with pretty local streets to make a variety of one hour walks. Take care: some pavements can be uneven with tree roots; some park sections can be uneven.
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tuesday Conservation Group
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: We will be doing a variety of tasks throughout the duration of the project which include; improving the biodiversity of the site, regular wildlife surveys, site maintenance, mapping, improving the grounds, planning and research. There will be soup provided at lunch break, but you can still bring your own food if you wish. Please come in weather appropriate clothing. If you would like to get involved please contact Dani - danielle.aspinall@tcv.org.uk
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Tuesday 17th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Improving grassland: removing self seeded trees at Lower lodge Farm
Site: Lower Lodge Farm, Wivenhoe Lower Lodge Farm, Broom Grove, Wivenhoe, CO7 9GW
Brief description: We will be improving the grassland meadow as a habitat for many botanical and invertebrate species by removing self seeded trees. An important maintenance task which stops the woodland creep and maintains the grassland habitat. Everyone is welcome, no experience required, ppe is provided!
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Wednesday 18th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Wednesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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 18th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Alexandra Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Alexandra Park Heath Walk Alexandra Park Hastings, TN34 2LG
Brief description: A beautiful park with exquisite formal planting and mature trees, woodland areas and wide reservoirs with lots of birds. The health walk routes start in the lower park and go into the other sections to make an hour long loop. Take care: mostly smooth surfaced path but can be slightly uneven in woodland routes and can be slightly steep occasionally.
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Wednesday 18th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Conquest Green Gym
Site: The Hastings Centre garden Hastings Centre The Ridge Hastings East Sussex TN34 2SA, TN34 2SA
Brief description: We will be creating a productive, wildlife friendly vegetable and flower garden based at the Hastings Centre, in partnership with the Kings Church. Activities will include all aspects of vegetable growing, seed sowing, hedge cutting, propagating, soil improvement, planting seedlings, creating new habitats for wildlife such as bird boxes, feeders, and insect hotels, and managing the small meadow area for wildlife by sowing some areas of wild flowers.
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Wednesday 18th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Wednesday 18th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
EPIC Green Gym
Site: Ochils Woodland Park Ochils Woodland Park, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1EB
Brief 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 local environment then please come out to our green gym. We will be running a number of different practical conservation activities such as woodland management, path building and much more.
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Wednesday 18th June 2025
Meet: 2:30 Finishes: 4:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Chatham Place Community Garden
Site: Chatham Place 100 Chatham Rd, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2JW
Brief description: Join us every FIRST and THIRD Wednesday of the month at our Chatham Place Green Gym in Northfield. We are a friendly and welcoming group who love to grow our own food in a relaxed environment, whilst enjoying our time in the communal garden, and making new friends. No previous experience is required and all tools are provided. Chatham Place and the communal garden is fully accessible, and has on site accessible toilets. There is also space for indoor activities, which we use during bad weather to ensure we can all enjoy gardening and growing our own food all year round!
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Wednesday 18th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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 18th June 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Wednesday 18th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: We invite you to join us at the Paddock for our conservation activities in 2025! Beginners and experienced gardeners always welcome. Tasks vary by season, and may include: meadow and woodland maintenance, path clearance, pond work, woodwork and more.
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Wednesday 18th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Citizen Science Volunteer Group
Site: Glasgow wide Volunteer Pick up point, G1 2FF
Brief 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 18th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Ashdown Forest Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ashdown Forest Health Walk Ashdown Forest Centre Colemans Hatch Road Wych Cross, RH18 5JP
Brief description: Meeting at a different car park each week, this is our largest walking group with 30-40 people each week enjoying a one hour guided walk into the stunning countryside of Ashdown Forest.
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Wednesday 18th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
One Tree Hill Nature Walk Restoration
Site: One Tree Hill One Tree Hill Holland Rd Wembley HA0 4UX, HA0 4UX
Brief description: We will be continuing work on the woodland trail
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Wednesday 18th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk Bexhill Freedom Leisure Pool Ravenside Retail Park Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2JS, TN39 4HS
Brief description: Sometimes a seafront walk, sometimes a loop into Combe Valley Country Park, sometimes a bit of both, this is a location that offers some delightful contrasts. Take care: rural footpaths can be uneven and could be muddy in winter; some routes include steps over railway.
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Wednesday 18th June 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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 18th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodham Environmental Group
Site: Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Site Woodham Aylesbury HP18 0PR, HP18 0PR
Brief description: We have a long term project on this site to improve biodiversity, so each week we'll be doing a range of tasks to increase the habitats - meadow management, woodland work, hedgerow management and lots more.
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Wednesday 18th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk The Perch Princes Park Eastbourne, BN22 7LQ
Brief description: Enjoy a stunning seafront walk, starting from Princes Park and heading east to the Harbour or west to the Pier. Take care: A slightly longer walk than some, but nice and even surfaced prom, suitable for all users, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs.
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Wednesday 18th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk Willingdon Community Hub Library Coppice Avenue Eastbourne, BN20 9PN
Brief description: A gentle stroll around the local streets and twittens, enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the Downs. Opportunity for coffee or tea after. Take care: some paths can be slightly uneven.
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Capenhurst Meadow Management
Site: Capenhurst Substation (National Grid) Capenhurst Substation (National Grid), Ledsham, Ellesmere Port, CH1 6HE
Brief description: Cutting the sward and raking off the arisings to be composted. Timber compost bays to be built. Cutting back encroaching scrub. Scarification and/or harrowing of ground in preparation for hand seeding and planting of wildflowers.
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 10:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hailsham Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hailsham Health Walk Quintins Shopping Centre High Street Hailsham, BN27 1DP, BN27 1DP
Brief description: Exploring a variety of local walks that start from the War Memorial. Mostly surfaced paths, including the Cuckoo Trail, around the pond, local quiet streets. Take care: starts in town so some narrow pavements and road crossings.
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Leyton Jubilee Green Gym
Site: Leyton Jubilee Park Seymour Road, London E10 7BL, E10 7BL
Brief description: Join the Leyton Jubilee Green Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Thursdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Hull Road Park Gardening Volunteers
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Rhododendron cutting/clearance
Site: St Catherine's Lodge St Catherines Lodge, Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5BN
Brief description: Rhododendron cutting
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Ninfield Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ninfield Health Walk Ninfield Memorial Hal Ninfield TN33 9LB, BN22 7NB
Brief description: One of our shorter health walks â routes around the pretty village, using quiet lanes and footpaths to make loops with charming scenery and stunning views, including the delightful Church Wood Nature Reserve and landscapes painted by Turner. Take care: some rural/woodland footpaths that can be uneven in places.
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Howden Walled Garden Howden, Livingston, EH54 6AE
Brief description: Wild Ways Well is designed to help everyone to experience the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday afternoon we meet at Howden Walled Garden to help make this place better for people and wildlife. We take part in a variety of different activities such as conservation gardening, wildlife surveying, natural art, seed and tree planting, health walks and more. Everything is done at a relaxed, easy, pace and we work hard to be welcoming to everyone.
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Church Wood Green Gym
Site: Church Wood L.N.R. Church Wood Local Nature Reserve Church in the Wood Lane ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA TN38 9PB, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Coppicing and woodland management, footpath clearance, litter picking, fence repairs.
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
Site: Milebrook Hall Milebrook Community Hall Field Lane Bartley Green Birmingham, B32 4ER
Brief description: Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Oakwood Hall Green Gym
Site: Oakwood Hall Oakwood Grange Ln, Oakwood, Leeds, Yorkshire LS8 2PF, LS8 2PF
Brief description: Visitors to this garden often describe it as a 'hidden gem', tucked away behind a training centre and residential care home. The group look after the extensive gardens, reclaimed by TCV volunteers since 2016. The group follows the Green Gym framework, supporting people to build confidence, well being and fitness through gardening type activities. The size of the garden means that there is space for people to experiment with their own gardening styles, in line with TCV values. The group has a well established core of volunteers, as well as welcoming new comers to the group. Everyone is welcome, whether they have 60 years gardening experience, or have never gardened before in their life. To join the group, please get in contact by email first and someone will be in contact with you to arrange a conversation about joining the group.
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Menstrie Glen Menstrie Glen, Menstrie, FK11 7AP
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Crowborough Health Walk
Site: ESHW Crowborough Health Walk The Fernbank Centre Crowborough TN6 2QY, TN6 2QY
Brief description: A very popular walk with different start points to make the most of the local countryside and views. Take care: due to local geography, can be a bit steep in places and sturdy footwear is advised.
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Thursday 19th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Wymondley NG environmental group
Site: Wymondley National Grid Blakemore End Road St Ippolyts Hitchin SG4 7PD, SG4 7JJ
Brief description: This is a long term project to improve biodiversity on the site. Each week we'll be doing different activities according to the season to increase and improve habitats for wildlife - it could be tree planting, wildflower surveys, seed collection, litter picking, scrub clearance and more.
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Friday 20th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Lloyd Park Green Gym
Site: Lloyd Park Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP
Brief description: Join the Lloyd Park Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Friday 20th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 17:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Grass cutting and raking
Site: Great Stukeley Sssi Network Rail cutting near Huntingdon., PE28 2LB
Brief description: This site is a brilliant Site of Special Scientific Interest, bursting with wildflowers and all manner of wildlife. To keep it in excellent condition for wildflowers we need to cut the grass once a year to keep soil nutrient levels low. Every Friday EXCEPT the first Friday of the month.
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Friday 20th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Lewes Health Walk
Site: ESHW Lewes Health Walk The Needlemakers West Street Lewes, BN7 2NZ
Brief description: Blending routes through the townâs attractive streets with footpaths into the stunning local countryside. Take care: rural footpaths can be slightly uneven; can be slightly steep in places. Leaders will avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Friday 20th June 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Ladywell Neighbourhood House 28 Heatherbank, Ladywell Livingston, EH54 6EE, EH54 6EE
Brief description: Our Livingston Wild Ways Well group meets every Friday afternoon for a gentle wellbeing walk around Ladywell and the surrounding areas. This is a gentle walk, not a hike! As we go we take notice of the nature around us, learn how to name the trees and plants and about the wildlife that shares the space with us. Afterwards we go to the Ladywell Neighbourhood House for a hot drink and a chat.
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Friday 20th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Countess Friday Conservation Session
Site: Countess Of Chester Country Park Countess of Chester Country Park Countess Court Chester, CH2 1UA
Brief description: Here the group will be undertaking various conservation and management task around the park
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Friday 20th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk Church Wood Church in the Wood Lane St Leonards on sea, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Walks around this beautiful local woodland nature reserve, including stunning displays of bluebells in spring. Take care: woodland footpaths can be uneven with tree roots; some steep sections/steps; will be muddy in winter.
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Friday 20th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Rowheath Pavilion Community Garden
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: Join us every Friday as we live the Good Life by sowing, growing, and harvesting our own food. Feel the thrill of uncovering tasty potatoes, parsnips, and carrots. Enjoy the taste of freshly picked peas and savour those fabulous strawberries. It doesn't get better than this. We have a growing space with accessible raised beds right next to the pavilion building. All tools and equipment are provided. We also go for a nature walk around Rowheath Park whilst we immerse ourselves in the sights and sounds that this valuable green space has to offer. Bird ID walks are also undertaken along with traditional conservation activities.
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Friday 20th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Bird Song Walk
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: May the force (of nature) be with you. Amaze your friends and family by being able to identify birds by their call alone. Become a local hero as you gain confidence and expand your knowledge. Join us for a relaxed circuit of Rowheath Park whilst we ID birds by song and sight. The site has meadows, mature hedgerow, and a large pool with a diverse variety of birds and other wildlife. The walking route is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Look out for our dawn chorus walks in April and May!
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Friday 20th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Children's activity, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wild Fridays
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
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Friday 20th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:15
Activity type: Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wildlife Surveys @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: Join our wildlife surveys in 2025! The event is for anyone who is interested in learning about nature, wildlife and their local greenspace. Beginners always welcome. Please book a place on Eventbrite. 10am â 11am is our weekly bird survey 11:15am â 12:15pm is often a second wildlife survey. Second survey do not run every Friday in Autumn/Winter so please check Eventbrite for details. This may be wildflowers, pond creatures, butterflies, bumblebees or more depending on the time of year.
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Friday 20th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Green Team
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: 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.
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Friday 20th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Battle Health Walk
Site: ESHW Battle Health Walk The Green Battle, TN33 0AD
Brief description: Beautiful rural routes around rolling 1066 countryside, meeting on the Abbey Green in front of the historic landmark Abbey gates. Take care: can be uneven and slightly steep in places; some routes can get muddy in winter, the leaders will attempt to select the least muddy options.
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Friday 20th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Seven Lochs Volunteers
Site: Seven Lochs Wetland Park Seven Lochs Wetland Park Scotland, G33 1AH
Brief description: Working on a range of conservation and community projects across the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. Everything from working on a community growing space to path maintenance to biodiversity enhancement at one of Glasgow's oldest buildings!
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Friday 20th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Seafront Health Walk De la Warr Pavilion Marina Bexhill, TN40 1DP
Brief description: One of our longest running walks and one of the gentlest â a promenade stroll to the east or a stroll to the west with a loop back round Egerton Park. Nice even surfaces, suitable for everyone, including wheelchairs or scooter or pushchairs. Lots of benches along the way for people who only want to do a little bit of the walk, take a break and re-join the group as it returns.
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Saturday 21st June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Green Gym
The BUG - Green Gym
Site: The BUG 15 Kent Street Belfast, BT1 1EA
Brief description: The BUG Green Gym is designed to bring members of the community together to this beautiful green space. We provide opportunities to get outside, connect with nature, learn new skills, grow your own veg and make new friends.
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Sunday 22nd June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation - 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief description: We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 10am-4.30pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Transport is provided from Tang Hall Community Centre and the University Library bus stop on University Road. 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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Monday 23rd June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Monday 23rd June 2025
Meet: 14:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Old Town Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Old Town Health Walk Courthouse Street- High Street Hastings, TN34 3EW
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* Pretty routes through charming streets, delightful twittens, up to the East Hill or West Hill or along the seafront. Lots of beautiful views, attractive architecture and quirky features. Take care: can include steps, can be a bit steep.
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Monday 23rd June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Monday 23rd June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Pevensey Bay Health Walk
Site: ESHW Pevensey Bay Health Walk Richmond Road Pevensey Bay BN24 6AU, BN24 6AU
Brief description: One of the shortest and easiest health walks, alternating between two very gentle loops around residential streets, allotments and seafront. There is even some outdoor gym equipment to have a go on! Take care: path through allotments can be slippery after rain.
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Monday 23rd June 2025
Meet: 10:15 Finishes: 11:15
Activity type: Health walk
Rye Health Walk
Site: ESHW Rye Health Walk Gibbet Marsh Car Park Off Udimore Road Rye, TN31 7DT
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* A range of delightful walks that include riverside paths, churches with views, rural scenery, quaint Rye streets and even a Castle! Take care: can be slightly steep; can be uneven; leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Monday 23rd June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Sidley Health Walk
Site: ESHW Sidley Health Walk Glovers Lane Sidley Bexhill, TN39 5AB
Brief description: Starting in quiet residential streets and exploring footpaths into Combe Valley Countryside Park, including the disused railway line and the Greenway. Take care: can be slightly uneven in places; can include steps. Leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Tuesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Polegate Health Walk
Site: ESHW Polegate Health Walk Polegate RailwayStation High Street Polegate BN26 6AQ, BN26 6AQ
Brief description: A variety of walks away from the station, including the Cuckoo Trail, the rec/meadows, rural footpaths and quiet lanes. Take care: some paths can be muddy in winter but leaders will try to avoid the trickiest parts.
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Green Gym, Practical conservation activity
Whitby Park Green Gym
Site: Whitby Park Whitby Park Off Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port Cheshire, CH65 9AE
Brief description: Here we will be undertaking a number of activities, including clearing along footpath in the woodland, felling of unwanted sycamore regeneration, pond works and other related activities
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
port sunlight river park.
Site: Port Sunlight River Park Dock Road North Bromborough, Wirral CH62 4TQ., CH62 4TQ
Brief description: Various conservation tasks on and around the park concentrating on gardening and plant based activities mainly. .
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: A wide range of practical conservation and green spaces improvement work. Habitat management, planting, small scale construction - footpaths etc. in around the West Lindsey area.
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Seaford Health Walk
Site: ESHW Seaford Health Walk Salts Rec Marine Parade Seaford, BN25 2PJ
Brief description: Seafront walks, walks up towards Seaford Head Nature Reserve, walks around quiet local green spaces. Lovely scenery, points of interest and historical features. Take care: some routes can be slightly steep, can be uneven with shingle.
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 1:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Public event or activity
Kingsbrook and Cauldwell Community Allotment
Site: Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre Bunyan Sports and Fitness centre Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire, MK42 9TS
Brief description: Join us on the community allotment and learn how to grow your own food!
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Merseyside Midweek Group
Site: World Museum World Museum William Brown Street Liverpool L3 8EN England, L3 8EN
Brief description: The Merseyside Midweek volunteer group operates across the Liverpool, Wirral, Cheshire West, Sefton and West Lancashire region. We pickup in the minibus at 9:30am in Liverpool City Centre every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - driving from there to site to deliver environmental contracts.
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Seafront Health Walk London Road St Leonards, TN38 0DA
Brief description: A nice level prom walk to the east or west. Enjoy the seafront views and a loop around Grosvenor Gardens, or a stroll to the Pier and towards the Old Town. Suitable for all, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs. Take care: seafront walks can be windy; look out for cycle lane.
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry, FK13 6JF
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Horam Green Gym at Wealden Crem
Site: Wealden Crematorium Horam Road Horam, TN21 0FX
Brief description: TCV's Green Gym is running at Wealden Crematorium, Horam, every Tuesday 10am -1pm. Various outdoor tasks, to improve health and the local environment, all based on the grounds of the crematorium. Tasks include general horticultural maintenance, and woodland maintenance. Minibus pickup locally by arrangement (eg. Hailsham, Herstmonceaux)
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation Work in Fleet - North Hampshire
Site: Fleet Substation Fleet Electrical Sub-Station, Rye Common Ln, Farnham, GU10 5RT
Brief description: Conservation work - cutting back, clearance, coppicing etc. For full details, please sign up to our newsletter: https://tcv.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9bbaa15463046adf64d2b0c79&id=a6b0f89389
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Training or workshop
Woodland Wellbeing (Tuesday for FIVE weeks) HT6
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: This course runs on Tuesdays for 5 weeks from 3rd June to 1st July 2025 from 10.00am to 13.30pm This course is specifically for those who would like to support positive wellbeing through learning new skills in nature. The course is aimed at people who are wanting to improve their health and wellbeing. On this course you will learn about: Foraging for materials; Identifying plants and trees; Weaving; Whittling; Creating items from natural materials; Different relaxation and mindfulness techniques This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or part-time and earn less than £13.05 per hour; It is £26.25 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk If you have a disability or problem with manual dexterity or mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk Hampden Park Hampden Park Drive Eastbourne, BN22 9QR
Brief description: Weaving attractive park paths with pretty local streets to make a variety of one hour walks. Take care: some pavements can be uneven with tree roots; some park sections can be uneven.
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Tuesday 24th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tuesday Conservation Group
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: We will be doing a variety of tasks throughout the duration of the project which include; improving the biodiversity of the site, regular wildlife surveys, site maintenance, mapping, improving the grounds, planning and research. There will be soup provided at lunch break, but you can still bring your own food if you wish. Please come in weather appropriate clothing. If you would like to get involved please contact Dani - danielle.aspinall@tcv.org.uk
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Wednesday 25th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk Willingdon Community Hub Library Coppice Avenue Eastbourne, BN20 9PN
Brief description: A gentle stroll around the local streets and twittens, enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the Downs. Opportunity for coffee or tea after. Take care: some paths can be slightly uneven.
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Wednesday 25th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Wednesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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 25th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Alexandra Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Alexandra Park Heath Walk Alexandra Park Hastings, TN34 2LG
Brief description: A beautiful park with exquisite formal planting and mature trees, woodland areas and wide reservoirs with lots of birds. The health walk routes start in the lower park and go into the other sections to make an hour long loop. Take care: mostly smooth surfaced path but can be slightly uneven in woodland routes and can be slightly steep occasionally.
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Wednesday 25th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Conquest Green Gym
Site: The Hastings Centre garden Hastings Centre The Ridge Hastings East Sussex TN34 2SA, TN34 2SA
Brief description: We will be creating a productive, wildlife friendly vegetable and flower garden based at the Hastings Centre, in partnership with the Kings Church. Activities will include all aspects of vegetable growing, seed sowing, hedge cutting, propagating, soil improvement, planting seedlings, creating new habitats for wildlife such as bird boxes, feeders, and insect hotels, and managing the small meadow area for wildlife by sowing some areas of wild flowers.
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Wednesday 25th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Wednesday 25th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
EPIC Green Gym
Site: Ochils Woodland Park Ochils Woodland Park, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1EB
Brief 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 local environment then please come out to our green gym. We will be running a number of different practical conservation activities such as woodland management, path building and much more.
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Wednesday 25th June 2025
Meet: 2:30 Finishes: 4:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Chatham Place Community Garden
Site: Chatham Place 100 Chatham Rd, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2JW
Brief description: Join us every FIRST and THIRD Wednesday of the month at our Chatham Place Green Gym in Northfield. We are a friendly and welcoming group who love to grow our own food in a relaxed environment, whilst enjoying our time in the communal garden, and making new friends. No previous experience is required and all tools are provided. Chatham Place and the communal garden is fully accessible, and has on site accessible toilets. There is also space for indoor activities, which we use during bad weather to ensure we can all enjoy gardening and growing our own food all year round!
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Wednesday 25th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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 25th June 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Wednesday 25th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: We invite you to join us at the Paddock for our conservation activities in 2025! Beginners and experienced gardeners always welcome. Tasks vary by season, and may include: meadow and woodland maintenance, path clearance, pond work, woodwork and more.
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Wednesday 25th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Citizen Science Volunteer Group
Site: Glasgow wide Volunteer Pick up point, G1 2FF
Brief 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 25th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Ashdown Forest Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ashdown Forest Health Walk Ashdown Forest Centre Colemans Hatch Road Wych Cross, RH18 5JP
Brief description: Meeting at a different car park each week, this is our largest walking group with 30-40 people each week enjoying a one hour guided walk into the stunning countryside of Ashdown Forest.
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Wednesday 25th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Neasden Recreation Ground marshland
Site: Neasden Recreation Ground Neasden Recreation Ground Neasden London NW2 7TE, NW2 7TE
Brief description: Join us as we work on restoring the marshland habitat
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Wednesday 25th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk Bexhill Freedom Leisure Pool Ravenside Retail Park Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2JS, TN39 4HS
Brief description: Sometimes a seafront walk, sometimes a loop into Combe Valley Country Park, sometimes a bit of both, this is a location that offers some delightful contrasts. Take care: rural footpaths can be uneven and could be muddy in winter; some routes include steps over railway.
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Wednesday 25th June 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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 25th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodham Environmental Group
Site: Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Site Woodham Aylesbury HP18 0PR, HP18 0PR
Brief description: We have a long term project on this site to improve biodiversity, so each week we'll be doing a range of tasks to increase the habitats - meadow management, woodland work, hedgerow management and lots more.
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Wednesday 25th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk The Perch Princes Park Eastbourne, BN22 7LQ
Brief description: Enjoy a stunning seafront walk, starting from Princes Park and heading east to the Harbour or west to the Pier. Take care: A slightly longer walk than some, but nice and even surfaced prom, suitable for all users, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs.
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Capenhurst Meadow Management
Site: Capenhurst Substation (National Grid) Capenhurst Substation (National Grid), Ledsham, Ellesmere Port, CH1 6HE
Brief description: Cutting the sward and raking off the arisings to be composted. Timber compost bays to be built. Cutting back encroaching scrub. Scarification and/or harrowing of ground in preparation for hand seeding and planting of wildflowers.
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 10:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hailsham Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hailsham Health Walk Quintins Shopping Centre High Street Hailsham, BN27 1DP, BN27 1DP
Brief description: Exploring a variety of local walks that start from the War Memorial. Mostly surfaced paths, including the Cuckoo Trail, around the pond, local quiet streets. Take care: starts in town so some narrow pavements and road crossings.
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Leyton Jubilee Green Gym
Site: Leyton Jubilee Park Seymour Road, London E10 7BL, E10 7BL
Brief description: Join the Leyton Jubilee Green Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Thursdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Hull Road Park Gardening Volunteers
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Rhododendron cutting/clearance
Site: St Catherine's Lodge St Catherines Lodge, Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5BN
Brief description: Rhododendron cutting
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Ninfield Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ninfield Health Walk Ninfield Memorial Hal Ninfield TN33 9LB, BN22 7NB
Brief description: One of our shorter health walks â routes around the pretty village, using quiet lanes and footpaths to make loops with charming scenery and stunning views, including the delightful Church Wood Nature Reserve and landscapes painted by Turner. Take care: some rural/woodland footpaths that can be uneven in places.
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Howden Walled Garden Howden, Livingston, EH54 6AE
Brief description: Wild Ways Well is designed to help everyone to experience the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday afternoon we meet at Howden Walled Garden to help make this place better for people and wildlife. We take part in a variety of different activities such as conservation gardening, wildlife surveying, natural art, seed and tree planting, health walks and more. Everything is done at a relaxed, easy, pace and we work hard to be welcoming to everyone.
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Church Wood Green Gym
Site: Church Wood L.N.R. Church Wood Local Nature Reserve Church in the Wood Lane ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA TN38 9PB, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Coppicing and woodland management, footpath clearance, litter picking, fence repairs.
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
Site: Milebrook Hall Milebrook Community Hall Field Lane Bartley Green Birmingham, B32 4ER
Brief description: Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Oakwood Hall Green Gym
Site: Oakwood Hall Oakwood Grange Ln, Oakwood, Leeds, Yorkshire LS8 2PF, LS8 2PF
Brief description: Visitors to this garden often describe it as a 'hidden gem', tucked away behind a training centre and residential care home. The group look after the extensive gardens, reclaimed by TCV volunteers since 2016. The group follows the Green Gym framework, supporting people to build confidence, well being and fitness through gardening type activities. The size of the garden means that there is space for people to experiment with their own gardening styles, in line with TCV values. The group has a well established core of volunteers, as well as welcoming new comers to the group. Everyone is welcome, whether they have 60 years gardening experience, or have never gardened before in their life. To join the group, please get in contact by email first and someone will be in contact with you to arrange a conversation about joining the group.
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Menstrie Glen Menstrie Glen, Menstrie, FK11 7AP
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Crowborough Health Walk
Site: ESHW Crowborough Health Walk The Fernbank Centre Crowborough TN6 2QY, TN6 2QY
Brief description: A very popular walk with different start points to make the most of the local countryside and views. Take care: due to local geography, can be a bit steep in places and sturdy footwear is advised.
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Thursday 26th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Wymondley NG environmental group
Site: Wymondley National Grid Blakemore End Road St Ippolyts Hitchin SG4 7PD, SG4 7JJ
Brief description: This is a long term project to improve biodiversity on the site. Each week we'll be doing different activities according to the season to increase and improve habitats for wildlife - it could be tree planting, wildflower surveys, seed collection, litter picking, scrub clearance and more.
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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Lloyd Park Green Gym
Site: Lloyd Park Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP
Brief description: Join the Lloyd Park Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 17:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Grass cutting and raking
Site: Great Stukeley Sssi Network Rail cutting near Huntingdon., PE28 2LB
Brief description: This site is a brilliant Site of Special Scientific Interest, bursting with wildflowers and all manner of wildlife. To keep it in excellent condition for wildflowers we need to cut the grass once a year to keep soil nutrient levels low. Every Friday EXCEPT the first Friday of the month.
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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Lewes Health Walk
Site: ESHW Lewes Health Walk The Needlemakers West Street Lewes, BN7 2NZ
Brief description: Blending routes through the townâs attractive streets with footpaths into the stunning local countryside. Take care: rural footpaths can be slightly uneven; can be slightly steep in places. Leaders will avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Ladywell Neighbourhood House 28 Heatherbank, Ladywell Livingston, EH54 6EE, EH54 6EE
Brief description: Our Livingston Wild Ways Well group meets every Friday afternoon for a gentle wellbeing walk around Ladywell and the surrounding areas. This is a gentle walk, not a hike! As we go we take notice of the nature around us, learn how to name the trees and plants and about the wildlife that shares the space with us. Afterwards we go to the Ladywell Neighbourhood House for a hot drink and a chat.
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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Countess Friday Conservation Session
Site: Countess Of Chester Country Park Countess of Chester Country Park Countess Court Chester, CH2 1UA
Brief description: Here the group will be undertaking various conservation and management task around the park
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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk Church Wood Church in the Wood Lane St Leonards on sea, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Walks around this beautiful local woodland nature reserve, including stunning displays of bluebells in spring. Take care: woodland footpaths can be uneven with tree roots; some steep sections/steps; will be muddy in winter.
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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Rowheath Pavilion Community Garden
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: Join us every Friday as we live the Good Life by sowing, growing, and harvesting our own food. Feel the thrill of uncovering tasty potatoes, parsnips, and carrots. Enjoy the taste of freshly picked peas and savour those fabulous strawberries. It doesn't get better than this. We have a growing space with accessible raised beds right next to the pavilion building. All tools and equipment are provided. We also go for a nature walk around Rowheath Park whilst we immerse ourselves in the sights and sounds that this valuable green space has to offer. Bird ID walks are also undertaken along with traditional conservation activities.
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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Bird Song Walk
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: May the force (of nature) be with you. Amaze your friends and family by being able to identify birds by their call alone. Become a local hero as you gain confidence and expand your knowledge. Join us for a relaxed circuit of Rowheath Park whilst we ID birds by song and sight. The site has meadows, mature hedgerow, and a large pool with a diverse variety of birds and other wildlife. The walking route is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Look out for our dawn chorus walks in April and May!
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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Children's activity, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wild Fridays
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:15
Activity type: Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wildlife Surveys @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: Join our wildlife surveys in 2025! The event is for anyone who is interested in learning about nature, wildlife and their local greenspace. Beginners always welcome. Please book a place on Eventbrite. 10am â 11am is our weekly bird survey 11:15am â 12:15pm is often a second wildlife survey. Second survey do not run every Friday in Autumn/Winter so please check Eventbrite for details. This may be wildflowers, pond creatures, butterflies, bumblebees or more depending on the time of year.
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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Green Team
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: 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.
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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Battle Health Walk
Site: ESHW Battle Health Walk The Green Battle, TN33 0AD
Brief description: Beautiful rural routes around rolling 1066 countryside, meeting on the Abbey Green in front of the historic landmark Abbey gates. Take care: can be uneven and slightly steep in places; some routes can get muddy in winter, the leaders will attempt to select the least muddy options.
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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Seven Lochs Volunteers
Site: Seven Lochs Wetland Park Seven Lochs Wetland Park Scotland, G33 1AH
Brief description: Working on a range of conservation and community projects across the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. Everything from working on a community growing space to path maintenance to biodiversity enhancement at one of Glasgow's oldest buildings!
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Friday 27th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Seafront Health Walk De la Warr Pavilion Marina Bexhill, TN40 1DP
Brief description: One of our longest running walks and one of the gentlest â a promenade stroll to the east or a stroll to the west with a loop back round Egerton Park. Nice even surfaces, suitable for everyone, including wheelchairs or scooter or pushchairs. Lots of benches along the way for people who only want to do a little bit of the walk, take a break and re-join the group as it returns.
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Saturday 28th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Green Gym
The BUG - Green Gym
Site: The BUG 15 Kent Street Belfast, BT1 1EA
Brief description: The BUG Green Gym is designed to bring members of the community together to this beautiful green space. We provide opportunities to get outside, connect with nature, learn new skills, grow your own veg and make new friends.
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Sunday 29th June 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation - 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief description: We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 10am-4.30pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Transport is provided from Tang Hall Community Centre and the University Library bus stop on University Road. 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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Monday 30th June 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Monday 30th June 2025
Meet: 14:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Old Town Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Old Town Health Walk Courthouse Street- High Street Hastings, TN34 3EW
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* Pretty routes through charming streets, delightful twittens, up to the East Hill or West Hill or along the seafront. Lots of beautiful views, attractive architecture and quirky features. Take care: can include steps, can be a bit steep.
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Monday 30th June 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Monday 30th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Pevensey Bay Health Walk
Site: ESHW Pevensey Bay Health Walk Richmond Road Pevensey Bay BN24 6AU, BN24 6AU
Brief description: One of the shortest and easiest health walks, alternating between two very gentle loops around residential streets, allotments and seafront. There is even some outdoor gym equipment to have a go on! Take care: path through allotments can be slippery after rain.
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Monday 30th June 2025
Meet: 10:15 Finishes: 11:15
Activity type: Health walk
Rye Health Walk
Site: ESHW Rye Health Walk Gibbet Marsh Car Park Off Udimore Road Rye, TN31 7DT
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* A range of delightful walks that include riverside paths, churches with views, rural scenery, quaint Rye streets and even a Castle! Take care: can be slightly steep; can be uneven; leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Monday 30th June 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Sidley Health Walk
Site: ESHW Sidley Health Walk Glovers Lane Sidley Bexhill, TN39 5AB
Brief description: Starting in quiet residential streets and exploring footpaths into Combe Valley Countryside Park, including the disused railway line and the Greenway. Take care: can be slightly uneven in places; can include steps. Leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Tuesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Milton Ave
Site: Milton Ave Milton Ave Open Space Albert Terrace Harlesden London, NW10 8PL
Brief description: Join us as we work in this hidden gem by the canal feeder
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Polegate Health Walk
Site: ESHW Polegate Health Walk Polegate RailwayStation High Street Polegate BN26 6AQ, BN26 6AQ
Brief description: A variety of walks away from the station, including the Cuckoo Trail, the rec/meadows, rural footpaths and quiet lanes. Take care: some paths can be muddy in winter but leaders will try to avoid the trickiest parts.
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Green Gym, Practical conservation activity
Whitby Park Green Gym
Site: Whitby Park Whitby Park Off Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port Cheshire, CH65 9AE
Brief description: Here we will be undertaking a number of activities, including clearing along footpath in the woodland, felling of unwanted sycamore regeneration, pond works and other related activities
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
port sunlight river park.
Site: Port Sunlight River Park Dock Road North Bromborough, Wirral CH62 4TQ., CH62 4TQ
Brief description: Various conservation tasks on and around the park concentrating on gardening and plant based activities mainly. .
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: A wide range of practical conservation and green spaces improvement work. Habitat management, planting, small scale construction - footpaths etc. in around the West Lindsey area.
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Seaford Health Walk
Site: ESHW Seaford Health Walk Salts Rec Marine Parade Seaford, BN25 2PJ
Brief description: Seafront walks, walks up towards Seaford Head Nature Reserve, walks around quiet local green spaces. Lovely scenery, points of interest and historical features. Take care: some routes can be slightly steep, can be uneven with shingle.
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 1:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Public event or activity
Kingsbrook and Cauldwell Community Allotment
Site: Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre Bunyan Sports and Fitness centre Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire, MK42 9TS
Brief description: Join us on the community allotment and learn how to grow your own food!
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Merseyside Midweek Group
Site: World Museum World Museum William Brown Street Liverpool L3 8EN England, L3 8EN
Brief description: The Merseyside Midweek volunteer group operates across the Liverpool, Wirral, Cheshire West, Sefton and West Lancashire region. We pickup in the minibus at 9:30am in Liverpool City Centre every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - driving from there to site to deliver environmental contracts.
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Seafront Health Walk London Road St Leonards, TN38 0DA
Brief description: A nice level prom walk to the east or west. Enjoy the seafront views and a loop around Grosvenor Gardens, or a stroll to the Pier and towards the Old Town. Suitable for all, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs. Take care: seafront walks can be windy; look out for cycle lane.
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry, FK13 6JF
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Horam Green Gym at Wealden Crem
Site: Wealden Crematorium Horam Road Horam, TN21 0FX
Brief description: TCV's Green Gym is running at Wealden Crematorium, Horam, every Tuesday 10am -1pm. Various outdoor tasks, to improve health and the local environment, all based on the grounds of the crematorium. Tasks include general horticultural maintenance, and woodland maintenance. Minibus pickup locally by arrangement (eg. Hailsham, Herstmonceaux)
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation Work in Fleet - North Hampshire
Site: Fleet Substation Fleet Electrical Sub-Station, Rye Common Ln, Farnham, GU10 5RT
Brief description: Conservation work - cutting back, clearance, coppicing etc. For full details, please sign up to our newsletter: https://tcv.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9bbaa15463046adf64d2b0c79&id=a6b0f89389
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Training or workshop
Woodland Wellbeing (Tuesday for FIVE weeks) HT6
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: This course runs on Tuesdays for 5 weeks from 3rd June to 1st July 2025 from 10.00am to 13.30pm This course is specifically for those who would like to support positive wellbeing through learning new skills in nature. The course is aimed at people who are wanting to improve their health and wellbeing. On this course you will learn about: Foraging for materials; Identifying plants and trees; Weaving; Whittling; Creating items from natural materials; Different relaxation and mindfulness techniques This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or part-time and earn less than £13.05 per hour; It is £26.25 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk If you have a disability or problem with manual dexterity or mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk Hampden Park Hampden Park Drive Eastbourne, BN22 9QR
Brief description: Weaving attractive park paths with pretty local streets to make a variety of one hour walks. Take care: some pavements can be uneven with tree roots; some park sections can be uneven.
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Tuesday 1st July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tuesday Conservation Group
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: We will be doing a variety of tasks throughout the duration of the project which include; improving the biodiversity of the site, regular wildlife surveys, site maintenance, mapping, improving the grounds, planning and research. There will be soup provided at lunch break, but you can still bring your own food if you wish. Please come in weather appropriate clothing. If you would like to get involved please contact Dani - danielle.aspinall@tcv.org.uk
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk Willingdon Community Hub Library Coppice Avenue Eastbourne, BN20 9PN
Brief description: A gentle stroll around the local streets and twittens, enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the Downs. Opportunity for coffee or tea after. Take care: some paths can be slightly uneven.
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Wednesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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 2nd July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Alexandra Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Alexandra Park Heath Walk Alexandra Park Hastings, TN34 2LG
Brief description: A beautiful park with exquisite formal planting and mature trees, woodland areas and wide reservoirs with lots of birds. The health walk routes start in the lower park and go into the other sections to make an hour long loop. Take care: mostly smooth surfaced path but can be slightly uneven in woodland routes and can be slightly steep occasionally.
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Conquest Green Gym
Site: The Hastings Centre garden Hastings Centre The Ridge Hastings East Sussex TN34 2SA, TN34 2SA
Brief description: We will be creating a productive, wildlife friendly vegetable and flower garden based at the Hastings Centre, in partnership with the Kings Church. Activities will include all aspects of vegetable growing, seed sowing, hedge cutting, propagating, soil improvement, planting seedlings, creating new habitats for wildlife such as bird boxes, feeders, and insect hotels, and managing the small meadow area for wildlife by sowing some areas of wild flowers.
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
EPIC Green Gym
Site: Ochils Woodland Park Ochils Woodland Park, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1EB
Brief 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 local environment then please come out to our green gym. We will be running a number of different practical conservation activities such as woodland management, path building and much more.
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Chalkhill Orchard maintenance
Site: Chalkhill Orchard Chalkhill Orchard 30 St Davids Cl Wembley HA9 9BT, HA9 9BT
Brief description: Join us as we carry out some maintenance on our fruit trees
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Meet: 2:30 Finishes: 4:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Chatham Place Community Garden
Site: Chatham Place 100 Chatham Rd, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2JW
Brief description: Join us every FIRST and THIRD Wednesday of the month at our Chatham Place Green Gym in Northfield. We are a friendly and welcoming group who love to grow our own food in a relaxed environment, whilst enjoying our time in the communal garden, and making new friends. No previous experience is required and all tools are provided. Chatham Place and the communal garden is fully accessible, and has on site accessible toilets. There is also space for indoor activities, which we use during bad weather to ensure we can all enjoy gardening and growing our own food all year round!
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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 2nd July 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: We invite you to join us at the Paddock for our conservation activities in 2025! Beginners and experienced gardeners always welcome. Tasks vary by season, and may include: meadow and woodland maintenance, path clearance, pond work, woodwork and more.
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Citizen Science Volunteer Group
Site: Glasgow wide Volunteer Pick up point, G1 2FF
Brief 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 2nd July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Ashdown Forest Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ashdown Forest Health Walk Ashdown Forest Centre Colemans Hatch Road Wych Cross, RH18 5JP
Brief description: Meeting at a different car park each week, this is our largest walking group with 30-40 people each week enjoying a one hour guided walk into the stunning countryside of Ashdown Forest.
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk Bexhill Freedom Leisure Pool Ravenside Retail Park Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2JS, TN39 4HS
Brief description: Sometimes a seafront walk, sometimes a loop into Combe Valley Country Park, sometimes a bit of both, this is a location that offers some delightful contrasts. Take care: rural footpaths can be uneven and could be muddy in winter; some routes include steps over railway.
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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 2nd July 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodham Environmental Group
Site: Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Site Woodham Aylesbury HP18 0PR, HP18 0PR
Brief description: We have a long term project on this site to improve biodiversity, so each week we'll be doing a range of tasks to increase the habitats - meadow management, woodland work, hedgerow management and lots more.
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk The Perch Princes Park Eastbourne, BN22 7LQ
Brief description: Enjoy a stunning seafront walk, starting from Princes Park and heading east to the Harbour or west to the Pier. Take care: A slightly longer walk than some, but nice and even surfaced prom, suitable for all users, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs.
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Capenhurst Meadow Management
Site: Capenhurst Substation (National Grid) Capenhurst Substation (National Grid), Ledsham, Ellesmere Port, CH1 6HE
Brief description: Cutting the sward and raking off the arisings to be composted. Timber compost bays to be built. Cutting back encroaching scrub. Scarification and/or harrowing of ground in preparation for hand seeding and planting of wildflowers.
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 10:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hailsham Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hailsham Health Walk Quintins Shopping Centre High Street Hailsham, BN27 1DP, BN27 1DP
Brief description: Exploring a variety of local walks that start from the War Memorial. Mostly surfaced paths, including the Cuckoo Trail, around the pond, local quiet streets. Take care: starts in town so some narrow pavements and road crossings.
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Leyton Jubilee Green Gym
Site: Leyton Jubilee Park Seymour Road, London E10 7BL, E10 7BL
Brief description: Join the Leyton Jubilee Green Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Thursdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Hull Road Park Gardening Volunteers
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Rhododendron cutting/clearance
Site: St Catherine's Lodge St Catherines Lodge, Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5BN
Brief description: Rhododendron cutting
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Ninfield Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ninfield Health Walk Ninfield Memorial Hal Ninfield TN33 9LB, BN22 7NB
Brief description: One of our shorter health walks â routes around the pretty village, using quiet lanes and footpaths to make loops with charming scenery and stunning views, including the delightful Church Wood Nature Reserve and landscapes painted by Turner. Take care: some rural/woodland footpaths that can be uneven in places.
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Howden Walled Garden Howden, Livingston, EH54 6AE
Brief description: Wild Ways Well is designed to help everyone to experience the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday afternoon we meet at Howden Walled Garden to help make this place better for people and wildlife. We take part in a variety of different activities such as conservation gardening, wildlife surveying, natural art, seed and tree planting, health walks and more. Everything is done at a relaxed, easy, pace and we work hard to be welcoming to everyone.
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Church Wood Green Gym
Site: Church Wood L.N.R. Church Wood Local Nature Reserve Church in the Wood Lane ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA TN38 9PB, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Coppicing and woodland management, footpath clearance, litter picking, fence repairs.
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
Site: Milebrook Hall Milebrook Community Hall Field Lane Bartley Green Birmingham, B32 4ER
Brief description: Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Oakwood Hall Green Gym
Site: Oakwood Hall Oakwood Grange Ln, Oakwood, Leeds, Yorkshire LS8 2PF, LS8 2PF
Brief description: Visitors to this garden often describe it as a 'hidden gem', tucked away behind a training centre and residential care home. The group look after the extensive gardens, reclaimed by TCV volunteers since 2016. The group follows the Green Gym framework, supporting people to build confidence, well being and fitness through gardening type activities. The size of the garden means that there is space for people to experiment with their own gardening styles, in line with TCV values. The group has a well established core of volunteers, as well as welcoming new comers to the group. Everyone is welcome, whether they have 60 years gardening experience, or have never gardened before in their life. To join the group, please get in contact by email first and someone will be in contact with you to arrange a conversation about joining the group.
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Menstrie Glen Menstrie Glen, Menstrie, FK11 7AP
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Crowborough Health Walk
Site: ESHW Crowborough Health Walk The Fernbank Centre Crowborough TN6 2QY, TN6 2QY
Brief description: A very popular walk with different start points to make the most of the local countryside and views. Take care: due to local geography, can be a bit steep in places and sturdy footwear is advised.
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Thursday 3rd July 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Wymondley NG environmental group
Site: Wymondley National Grid Blakemore End Road St Ippolyts Hitchin SG4 7PD, SG4 7JJ
Brief description: This is a long term project to improve biodiversity on the site. Each week we'll be doing different activities according to the season to increase and improve habitats for wildlife - it could be tree planting, wildflower surveys, seed collection, litter picking, scrub clearance and more.
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Friday 4th July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Lloyd Park Green Gym
Site: Lloyd Park Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP
Brief description: Join the Lloyd Park Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Friday 4th July 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 17:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Grass cutting and raking
Site: Great Stukeley Sssi Network Rail cutting near Huntingdon., PE28 2LB
Brief description: This site is a brilliant Site of Special Scientific Interest, bursting with wildflowers and all manner of wildlife. To keep it in excellent condition for wildflowers we need to cut the grass once a year to keep soil nutrient levels low. Every Friday EXCEPT the first Friday of the month.
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Friday 4th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Lewes Health Walk
Site: ESHW Lewes Health Walk The Needlemakers West Street Lewes, BN7 2NZ
Brief description: Blending routes through the townâs attractive streets with footpaths into the stunning local countryside. Take care: rural footpaths can be slightly uneven; can be slightly steep in places. Leaders will avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Friday 4th July 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Ladywell Neighbourhood House 28 Heatherbank, Ladywell Livingston, EH54 6EE, EH54 6EE
Brief description: Our Livingston Wild Ways Well group meets every Friday afternoon for a gentle wellbeing walk around Ladywell and the surrounding areas. This is a gentle walk, not a hike! As we go we take notice of the nature around us, learn how to name the trees and plants and about the wildlife that shares the space with us. Afterwards we go to the Ladywell Neighbourhood House for a hot drink and a chat.
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Friday 4th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Countess Friday Conservation Session
Site: Countess Of Chester Country Park Countess of Chester Country Park Countess Court Chester, CH2 1UA
Brief description: Here the group will be undertaking various conservation and management task around the park
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Friday 4th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk Church Wood Church in the Wood Lane St Leonards on sea, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Walks around this beautiful local woodland nature reserve, including stunning displays of bluebells in spring. Take care: woodland footpaths can be uneven with tree roots; some steep sections/steps; will be muddy in winter.
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Friday 4th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Rowheath Pavilion Community Garden
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: Join us every Friday as we live the Good Life by sowing, growing, and harvesting our own food. Feel the thrill of uncovering tasty potatoes, parsnips, and carrots. Enjoy the taste of freshly picked peas and savour those fabulous strawberries. It doesn't get better than this. We have a growing space with accessible raised beds right next to the pavilion building. All tools and equipment are provided. We also go for a nature walk around Rowheath Park whilst we immerse ourselves in the sights and sounds that this valuable green space has to offer. Bird ID walks are also undertaken along with traditional conservation activities.
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Friday 4th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Bird Song Walk
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: May the force (of nature) be with you. Amaze your friends and family by being able to identify birds by their call alone. Become a local hero as you gain confidence and expand your knowledge. Join us for a relaxed circuit of Rowheath Park whilst we ID birds by song and sight. The site has meadows, mature hedgerow, and a large pool with a diverse variety of birds and other wildlife. The walking route is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Look out for our dawn chorus walks in April and May!
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Friday 4th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Children's activity, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wild Fridays
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
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Friday 4th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Green Team
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: 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.
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Friday 4th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Battle Health Walk
Site: ESHW Battle Health Walk The Green Battle, TN33 0AD
Brief description: Beautiful rural routes around rolling 1066 countryside, meeting on the Abbey Green in front of the historic landmark Abbey gates. Take care: can be uneven and slightly steep in places; some routes can get muddy in winter, the leaders will attempt to select the least muddy options.
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Friday 4th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Seven Lochs Volunteers
Site: Seven Lochs Wetland Park Seven Lochs Wetland Park Scotland, G33 1AH
Brief description: Working on a range of conservation and community projects across the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. Everything from working on a community growing space to path maintenance to biodiversity enhancement at one of Glasgow's oldest buildings!
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Friday 4th July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Seafront Health Walk De la Warr Pavilion Marina Bexhill, TN40 1DP
Brief description: One of our longest running walks and one of the gentlest â a promenade stroll to the east or a stroll to the west with a loop back round Egerton Park. Nice even surfaces, suitable for everyone, including wheelchairs or scooter or pushchairs. Lots of benches along the way for people who only want to do a little bit of the walk, take a break and re-join the group as it returns.
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Saturday 5th July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Green Gym
The BUG - Green Gym
Site: The BUG 15 Kent Street Belfast, BT1 1EA
Brief description: The BUG Green Gym is designed to bring members of the community together to this beautiful green space. We provide opportunities to get outside, connect with nature, learn new skills, grow your own veg and make new friends.
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Sunday 6th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation - 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief description: We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 10am-4.30pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Transport is provided from Tang Hall Community Centre and the University Library bus stop on University Road. 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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Monday 7th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Monday 7th July 2025
Meet: 14:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Old Town Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Old Town Health Walk Courthouse Street- High Street Hastings, TN34 3EW
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* Pretty routes through charming streets, delightful twittens, up to the East Hill or West Hill or along the seafront. Lots of beautiful views, attractive architecture and quirky features. Take care: can include steps, can be a bit steep.
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Monday 7th July 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Monday 7th July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Pevensey Bay Health Walk
Site: ESHW Pevensey Bay Health Walk Richmond Road Pevensey Bay BN24 6AU, BN24 6AU
Brief description: One of the shortest and easiest health walks, alternating between two very gentle loops around residential streets, allotments and seafront. There is even some outdoor gym equipment to have a go on! Take care: path through allotments can be slippery after rain.
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Monday 7th July 2025
Meet: 10:15 Finishes: 11:15
Activity type: Health walk
Rye Health Walk
Site: ESHW Rye Health Walk Gibbet Marsh Car Park Off Udimore Road Rye, TN31 7DT
Brief description: *NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS* A range of delightful walks that include riverside paths, churches with views, rural scenery, quaint Rye streets and even a Castle! Take care: can be slightly steep; can be uneven; leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Monday 7th July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Sidley Health Walk
Site: ESHW Sidley Health Walk Glovers Lane Sidley Bexhill, TN39 5AB
Brief description: Starting in quiet residential streets and exploring footpaths into Combe Valley Countryside Park, including the disused railway line and the Greenway. Take care: can be slightly uneven in places; can include steps. Leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Tuesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
One Tree Hill Nature Walk Restoration
Site: One Tree Hill One Tree Hill Holland Rd Wembley HA0 4UX, HA0 4UX
Brief description: We will be continuing work on the woodland trail
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Polegate Health Walk
Site: ESHW Polegate Health Walk Polegate RailwayStation High Street Polegate BN26 6AQ, BN26 6AQ
Brief description: A variety of walks away from the station, including the Cuckoo Trail, the rec/meadows, rural footpaths and quiet lanes. Take care: some paths can be muddy in winter but leaders will try to avoid the trickiest parts.
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Green Gym, Practical conservation activity
Whitby Park Green Gym
Site: Whitby Park Whitby Park Off Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port Cheshire, CH65 9AE
Brief description: Here we will be undertaking a number of activities, including clearing along footpath in the woodland, felling of unwanted sycamore regeneration, pond works and other related activities
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
port sunlight river park.
Site: Port Sunlight River Park Dock Road North Bromborough, Wirral CH62 4TQ., CH62 4TQ
Brief description: Various conservation tasks on and around the park concentrating on gardening and plant based activities mainly. .
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: A wide range of practical conservation and green spaces improvement work. Habitat management, planting, small scale construction - footpaths etc. in around the West Lindsey area.
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Seaford Health Walk
Site: ESHW Seaford Health Walk Salts Rec Marine Parade Seaford, BN25 2PJ
Brief description: Seafront walks, walks up towards Seaford Head Nature Reserve, walks around quiet local green spaces. Lovely scenery, points of interest and historical features. Take care: some routes can be slightly steep, can be uneven with shingle.
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 1:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Public event or activity
Kingsbrook and Cauldwell Community Allotment
Site: Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre Bunyan Sports and Fitness centre Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire, MK42 9TS
Brief description: Join us on the community allotment and learn how to grow your own food!
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Merseyside Midweek Group
Site: World Museum World Museum William Brown Street Liverpool L3 8EN England, L3 8EN
Brief description: The Merseyside Midweek volunteer group operates across the Liverpool, Wirral, Cheshire West, Sefton and West Lancashire region. We pickup in the minibus at 9:30am in Liverpool City Centre every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - driving from there to site to deliver environmental contracts.
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Seafront Health Walk London Road St Leonards, TN38 0DA
Brief description: A nice level prom walk to the east or west. Enjoy the seafront views and a loop around Grosvenor Gardens, or a stroll to the Pier and towards the Old Town. Suitable for all, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs. Take care: seafront walks can be windy; look out for cycle lane.
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry Glen Tillicoultry, FK13 6JF
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Horam Green Gym at Wealden Crem
Site: Wealden Crematorium Horam Road Horam, TN21 0FX
Brief description: TCV's Green Gym is running at Wealden Crematorium, Horam, every Tuesday 10am -1pm. Various outdoor tasks, to improve health and the local environment, all based on the grounds of the crematorium. Tasks include general horticultural maintenance, and woodland maintenance. Minibus pickup locally by arrangement (eg. Hailsham, Herstmonceaux)
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation Work in Fleet - North Hampshire
Site: Fleet Substation Fleet Electrical Sub-Station, Rye Common Ln, Farnham, GU10 5RT
Brief description: Conservation work - cutting back, clearance, coppicing etc. For full details, please sign up to our newsletter: https://tcv.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9bbaa15463046adf64d2b0c79&id=a6b0f89389
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Hampden Park Health Walk Hampden Park Hampden Park Drive Eastbourne, BN22 9QR
Brief description: Weaving attractive park paths with pretty local streets to make a variety of one hour walks. Take care: some pavements can be uneven with tree roots; some park sections can be uneven.
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Tuesday Conservation Group
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: We will be doing a variety of tasks throughout the duration of the project which include; improving the biodiversity of the site, regular wildlife surveys, site maintenance, mapping, improving the grounds, planning and research. There will be soup provided at lunch break, but you can still bring your own food if you wish. Please come in weather appropriate clothing. If you would like to get involved please contact Dani - danielle.aspinall@tcv.org.uk
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Willingdon Health Walk Willingdon Community Hub Library Coppice Avenue Eastbourne, BN20 9PN
Brief description: A gentle stroll around the local streets and twittens, enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the Downs. Opportunity for coffee or tea after. Take care: some paths can be slightly uneven.
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Wednesdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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 9th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hastings Alexandra Park Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hastings Alexandra Park Heath Walk Alexandra Park Hastings, TN34 2LG
Brief description: A beautiful park with exquisite formal planting and mature trees, woodland areas and wide reservoirs with lots of birds. The health walk routes start in the lower park and go into the other sections to make an hour long loop. Take care: mostly smooth surfaced path but can be slightly uneven in woodland routes and can be slightly steep occasionally.
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Conquest Green Gym
Site: The Hastings Centre garden Hastings Centre The Ridge Hastings East Sussex TN34 2SA, TN34 2SA
Brief description: We will be creating a productive, wildlife friendly vegetable and flower garden based at the Hastings Centre, in partnership with the Kings Church. Activities will include all aspects of vegetable growing, seed sowing, hedge cutting, propagating, soil improvement, planting seedlings, creating new habitats for wildlife such as bird boxes, feeders, and insect hotels, and managing the small meadow area for wildlife by sowing some areas of wild flowers.
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Forth Valley Biodiversity Action Team
Site: Carsebridge Cultural Campus Harvey House Carsebridge Road Alloa FK10 3LT, FK10 3LT
Brief 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 are dedicated to enhancing biodiversity through a range of activities from woodland management, creating habitats, eradicating invasive species, sowing wildflower seeds and community garden work. Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and an opportunity to meet new people from a range of backgrounds. Come and join us to help care for the environment, meet new people and spend some time in the great outdoors!
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
EPIC Green Gym
Site: Ochils Woodland Park Ochils Woodland Park, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1EB
Brief 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 local environment then please come out to our green gym. We will be running a number of different practical conservation activities such as woodland management, path building and much more.
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
One Tree Hill Nature Walk Restoration
Site: One Tree Hill One Tree Hill Holland Rd Wembley HA0 4UX, HA0 4UX
Brief description: We will be continuing work on the woodland trail
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Meet: 2:30 Finishes: 4:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Chatham Place Community Garden
Site: Chatham Place 100 Chatham Rd, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2JW
Brief description: Join us every FIRST and THIRD Wednesday of the month at our Chatham Place Green Gym in Northfield. We are a friendly and welcoming group who love to grow our own food in a relaxed environment, whilst enjoying our time in the communal garden, and making new friends. No previous experience is required and all tools are provided. Chatham Place and the communal garden is fully accessible, and has on site accessible toilets. There is also space for indoor activities, which we use during bad weather to ensure we can all enjoy gardening and growing our own food all year round!
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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 9th July 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation @ the Paddock
Site: The Paddock Community Nature Park Ferry Lane Haringey London, N17 9NG
Brief description: We invite you to join us at the Paddock for our conservation activities in 2025! Beginners and experienced gardeners always welcome. Tasks vary by season, and may include: meadow and woodland maintenance, path clearance, pond work, woodwork and more.
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Citizen Science Volunteer Group
Site: Glasgow wide Volunteer Pick up point, G1 2FF
Brief 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 9th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Ashdown Forest Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ashdown Forest Health Walk Ashdown Forest Centre Colemans Hatch Road Wych Cross, RH18 5JP
Brief description: Meeting at a different car park each week, this is our largest walking group with 30-40 people each week enjoying a one hour guided walk into the stunning countryside of Ashdown Forest.
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Ravenside Health Walk Bexhill Freedom Leisure Pool Ravenside Retail Park Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2JS, TN39 4HS
Brief description: Sometimes a seafront walk, sometimes a loop into Combe Valley Country Park, sometimes a bit of both, this is a location that offers some delightful contrasts. Take care: rural footpaths can be uneven and could be muddy in winter; some routes include steps over railway.
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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 9th July 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Woodham Environmental Group
Site: Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Aylesbury National Grid Compressor Site Woodham Aylesbury HP18 0PR, HP18 0PR
Brief description: We have a long term project on this site to improve biodiversity, so each week we'll be doing a range of tasks to increase the habitats - meadow management, woodland work, hedgerow management and lots more.
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Eastbourne Seafront Health Walk The Perch Princes Park Eastbourne, BN22 7LQ
Brief description: Enjoy a stunning seafront walk, starting from Princes Park and heading east to the Harbour or west to the Pier. Take care: A slightly longer walk than some, but nice and even surfaced prom, suitable for all users, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs.
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Wymondley NG environmental group
Site: Wymondley National Grid Blakemore End Road St Ippolyts Hitchin SG4 7PD, SG4 7JJ
Brief description: This is a long term project to improve biodiversity on the site. Each week we'll be doing different activities according to the season to increase and improve habitats for wildlife - it could be tree planting, wildflower surveys, seed collection, litter picking, scrub clearance and more.
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Capenhurst Meadow Management
Site: Capenhurst Substation (National Grid) Capenhurst Substation (National Grid), Ledsham, Ellesmere Port, CH1 6HE
Brief description: Cutting the sward and raking off the arisings to be composted. Timber compost bays to be built. Cutting back encroaching scrub. Scarification and/or harrowing of ground in preparation for hand seeding and planting of wildflowers.
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 10:30
Activity type: Health walk
Hailsham Health Walk
Site: ESHW Hailsham Health Walk Quintins Shopping Centre High Street Hailsham, BN27 1DP, BN27 1DP
Brief description: Exploring a variety of local walks that start from the War Memorial. Mostly surfaced paths, including the Cuckoo Trail, around the pond, local quiet streets. Take care: starts in town so some narrow pavements and road crossings.
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Leyton Jubilee Green Gym
Site: Leyton Jubilee Park Seymour Road, London E10 7BL, E10 7BL
Brief description: Join the Leyton Jubilee Green Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation - Thursdays
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief 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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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity
Hull Road Park Gardening Volunteers
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Rhododendron cutting/clearance
Site: St Catherine's Lodge St Catherines Lodge, Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5BN
Brief description: Rhododendron cutting
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Ninfield Health Walk
Site: ESHW Ninfield Health Walk Ninfield Memorial Hal Ninfield TN33 9LB, BN22 7NB
Brief description: One of our shorter health walks â routes around the pretty village, using quiet lanes and footpaths to make loops with charming scenery and stunning views, including the delightful Church Wood Nature Reserve and landscapes painted by Turner. Take care: some rural/woodland footpaths that can be uneven in places.
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Howden Walled Garden Howden, Livingston, EH54 6AE
Brief description: Wild Ways Well is designed to help everyone to experience the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday afternoon we meet at Howden Walled Garden to help make this place better for people and wildlife. We take part in a variety of different activities such as conservation gardening, wildlife surveying, natural art, seed and tree planting, health walks and more. Everything is done at a relaxed, easy, pace and we work hard to be welcoming to everyone.
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: TCV Humber Field Office 4 Goodwin Parade Adelaide Street Hull, HU3 2HA
Brief 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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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Church Wood Green Gym
Site: Church Wood L.N.R. Church Wood Local Nature Reserve Church in the Wood Lane ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA TN38 9PB, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Coppicing and woodland management, footpath clearance, litter picking, fence repairs.
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation Projects
Site: Mercer Woods Mercer Road Gainsborough DN21 2PE, DN21 2PE
Brief description: 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.
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 10:45 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym
Weekly food growing volunteer sessions (Green Gym)
Site: Meridian One Community Garden (Enfield) TCV Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water London, N18 2DX
Brief description: Food growing and gardening tasks. Each week will vary depending on what needs doing, but can include seed sowing, planting out, watering, composting, weeding, construction of raised beds and garden signs. Tasks are suitable for all abilities. We take a break at around 12.30pm with hot drinks, biscuits and fruit provided.
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Food growing activity, Green Gym, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Milebrook Hall Community Garden
Site: Milebrook Hall Milebrook Community Hall Field Lane Bartley Green Birmingham, B32 4ER
Brief description: Join us in the garden at Milebrrok Hall for a couple of hours of relaxed conversation and food growing. We have a greenhouse here to enable us to start the growing season off early. There are also a couple of raised beds which are readily accessible and easy to manage. This session coincides with the coffee morning too, so a warm brew is never far away. All tools and gloves etc are provided for you.
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Oakwood Hall Green Gym
Site: Oakwood Hall Oakwood Grange Ln, Oakwood, Leeds, Yorkshire LS8 2PF, LS8 2PF
Brief description: Visitors to this garden often describe it as a 'hidden gem', tucked away behind a training centre and residential care home. The group look after the extensive gardens, reclaimed by TCV volunteers since 2016. The group follows the Green Gym framework, supporting people to build confidence, well being and fitness through gardening type activities. The size of the garden means that there is space for people to experiment with their own gardening styles, in line with TCV values. The group has a well established core of volunteers, as well as welcoming new comers to the group. Everyone is welcome, whether they have 60 years gardening experience, or have never gardened before in their life. To join the group, please get in contact by email first and someone will be in contact with you to arrange a conversation about joining the group.
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 9:15 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Practical Conservation
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief 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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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 14:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
EPIC Volunteers
Site: Menstrie Glen Menstrie Glen, Menstrie, FK11 7AP
Brief description: EPIC Volunteers take on practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire. We help look after our path network, make our greenspaces better for wildlife through biodiversity improvements and support community groups in the Wee County.
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Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
Crowborough Health Walk
Site: ESHW Crowborough Health Walk The Fernbank Centre Crowborough TN6 2QY, TN6 2QY
Brief description: A very popular walk with different start points to make the most of the local countryside and views. Take care: due to local geography, can be a bit steep in places and sturdy footwear is advised.
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Friday 11th July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Green Gym
Lloyd Park Green Gym
Site: Lloyd Park Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP
Brief description: Join the Lloyd Park Gym today for a variety of conservation focused activities that promote good health in both body and mind!
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Friday 11th July 2025
Meet: 9:30 Finishes: 17:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Grass cutting and raking
Site: Great Stukeley Sssi Network Rail cutting near Huntingdon., PE28 2LB
Brief description: This site is a brilliant Site of Special Scientific Interest, bursting with wildflowers and all manner of wildlife. To keep it in excellent condition for wildflowers we need to cut the grass once a year to keep soil nutrient levels low. Every Friday EXCEPT the first Friday of the month.
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Friday 11th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Lewes Health Walk
Site: ESHW Lewes Health Walk The Needlemakers West Street Lewes, BN7 2NZ
Brief description: Blending routes through the townâs attractive streets with footpaths into the stunning local countryside. Take care: rural footpaths can be slightly uneven; can be slightly steep in places. Leaders will avoid muddiest routes in winter.
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Friday 11th July 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Health walk, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Livingston Wild Ways Well
Site: Ladywell Neighbourhood House 28 Heatherbank, Ladywell Livingston, EH54 6EE, EH54 6EE
Brief description: Our Livingston Wild Ways Well group meets every Friday afternoon for a gentle wellbeing walk around Ladywell and the surrounding areas. This is a gentle walk, not a hike! As we go we take notice of the nature around us, learn how to name the trees and plants and about the wildlife that shares the space with us. Afterwards we go to the Ladywell Neighbourhood House for a hot drink and a chat.
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Friday 11th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Countess Friday Conservation Session
Site: Countess Of Chester Country Park Countess of Chester Country Park Countess Court Chester, CH2 1UA
Brief description: Here the group will be undertaking various conservation and management task around the park
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Friday 11th July 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 11:30
Activity type: Health walk
St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk
Site: ESHW St Leonards Church Wood Health Walk Church Wood Church in the Wood Lane St Leonards on sea, TN38 9PB
Brief description: Walks around this beautiful local woodland nature reserve, including stunning displays of bluebells in spring. Take care: woodland footpaths can be uneven with tree roots; some steep sections/steps; will be muddy in winter.
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Friday 11th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 13:00
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Rowheath Pavilion Community Garden
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: Join us every Friday as we live the Good Life by sowing, growing, and harvesting our own food. Feel the thrill of uncovering tasty potatoes, parsnips, and carrots. Enjoy the taste of freshly picked peas and savour those fabulous strawberries. It doesn't get better than this. We have a growing space with accessible raised beds right next to the pavilion building. All tools and equipment are provided. We also go for a nature walk around Rowheath Park whilst we immerse ourselves in the sights and sounds that this valuable green space has to offer. Bird ID walks are also undertaken along with traditional conservation activities.
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Friday 11th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Bird Song Walk
Site: Rowheath Pavillion Heath Rd, Bournville, Brimingham, B30 1HH
Brief description: May the force (of nature) be with you. Amaze your friends and family by being able to identify birds by their call alone. Become a local hero as you gain confidence and expand your knowledge. Join us for a relaxed circuit of Rowheath Park whilst we ID birds by song and sight. The site has meadows, mature hedgerow, and a large pool with a diverse variety of birds and other wildlife. The walking route is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Look out for our dawn chorus walks in April and May!
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Friday 11th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 12:30
Activity type: Children's activity, Practical conservation activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Wild Fridays
Site: Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue Tang Hall, YO10 3TQ
Brief description: Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
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Friday 11th July 2025
Meet: 12:30 Finishes: 13:30
Activity type: Public event or activity
Women's Wellbeing Club - Decorative Knots
Site: Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Ecology Park Gatehouse, Thames Path, John Harrison Way London, SE10 0QZ
Brief description: In this monthâs session of the Womenâs Nature Wellbeing Club, discover how animals creatively build and maintain their homes. Then, put your knotting skills to the test by crafting your own macramé decoration. Free entry, but booking is required as only 10 spaces are available per session. To reserve your spot, email: Georgiana.irimia@tcv.org.uk
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Friday 11th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Green Team
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: 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.
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Friday 11th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 11:00
Activity type: Health walk
Battle Health Walk
Site: ESHW Battle Health Walk The Green Battle, TN33 0AD
Brief description: Beautiful rural routes around rolling 1066 countryside, meeting on the Abbey Green in front of the historic landmark Abbey gates. Take care: can be uneven and slightly steep in places; some routes can get muddy in winter, the leaders will attempt to select the least muddy options.
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Friday 11th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 14:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Seven Lochs Volunteers
Site: Seven Lochs Wetland Park Seven Lochs Wetland Park Scotland, G33 1AH
Brief description: Working on a range of conservation and community projects across the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. Everything from working on a community growing space to path maintenance to biodiversity enhancement at one of Glasgow's oldest buildings!
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Friday 11th July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 12:00
Activity type: Health walk
Bexhill Seafront Health Walk
Site: ESHW Bexhill Seafront Health Walk De la Warr Pavilion Marina Bexhill, TN40 1DP
Brief description: One of our longest running walks and one of the gentlest â a promenade stroll to the east or a stroll to the west with a loop back round Egerton Park. Nice even surfaces, suitable for everyone, including wheelchairs or scooter or pushchairs. Lots of benches along the way for people who only want to do a little bit of the walk, take a break and re-join the group as it returns.
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Saturday 12th July 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Green Gym
The BUG - Green Gym
Site: The BUG 15 Kent Street Belfast, BT1 1EA
Brief description: The BUG Green Gym is designed to bring members of the community together to this beautiful green space. We provide opportunities to get outside, connect with nature, learn new skills, grow your own veg and make new friends.
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Sunday 13th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:30
Activity type: I Dig Trees: OVO Tree Planting, Practical conservation activity, Training or workshop
Practical Conservation - 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
Site: TCV York Office (THCC) Tang Hall Community Centre Fifth Avenue York, YO31 0UG
Brief description: We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 10am-4.30pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Transport is provided from Tang Hall Community Centre and the University Library bus stop on University Road. 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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Tuesday 15th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Quainton Street
Site: Quainton Street Open Space Quainton St Open Space Neasden London NW10 0EA, NW10 0EA
Brief description: We will be working on the hidden pond at Quainton St Open Space.
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Wednesday 16th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
One Tree Hill Nature Walk Restoration
Site: One Tree Hill One Tree Hill Holland Rd Wembley HA0 4UX, HA0 4UX
Brief description: We will be continuing work on the woodland trail
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Tuesday 22nd July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Neasden Recreation Ground marshland
Site: Neasden Recreation Ground Neasden Recreation Ground Neasden London NW2 7TE, NW2 7TE
Brief description: Join us as we work on restoring the marshland habitat
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Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Neasden Recreation Ground marshland
Site: Neasden Recreation Ground Neasden Recreation Ground Neasden London NW2 7TE, NW2 7TE
Brief description: Join us as we work on restoring the marshland habitat
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Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Children's activity
Wild Play (8-12-year-olds)
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Set up camp for a day of wildness in the woods at TCV Skelton Grange... Activities will vary from session to session depending on the season and the group - but past Wild Play days have included: Wide games, shelter building, fire lighting, campfire cooking, field games, hammock hanging, wild food walks, woodwork crafts, string making, bows and arrows, stalking and tracking, pyro-carving and charcoal making.
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Thursday 24th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Children's activity
Wild Play (8-12-year-olds)
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Set up camp for a day of wildness in the woods at TCV Skelton Grange... Activities will vary from session to session depending on the season and the group - but past Wild Play days have included: Wide games, shelter building, fire lighting, campfire cooking, field games, hammock hanging, wild food walks, woodwork crafts, string making, bows and arrows, stalking and tracking, pyro-carving and charcoal making.
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Monday 28th July 2025 to Thursday 31st July 2025
Meet: 9:00 Finishes: 17:00
Activity type: Children's activity
Skelton Rangers Summer Playscheme
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: This four day playscheme is ALL about getting outside and we aim to be out in the fresh air for most of the day, every day! Past events have included: Shelter building, fire lighting, outdoor games, nature study, campfire cooking, field games, hammock making, wild food walks, woodwork crafts, string making, bows and arrows, stalking and tracking, pyro-carving, and charcoal making. "My daughter says this was the best week of all the summer holidays! She made friends, bows and arrows, campfire food and some wonderful memories. As a parent I can't thank you enough for your kind, caring staff who were great fun and engaged our kids in such a brilliant week of activities." A week-long playscheme with loads of healthy outdoor fun and games, from 9am 'til 5pm each day. £145 for four full days (plus Eventbrite booking fee) (Early bird ticket - £125 - available until end May 2025)
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Tuesday 29th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
One Tree Hill Nature Walk Restoration
Site: One Tree Hill One Tree Hill Holland Rd Wembley HA0 4UX, HA0 4UX
Brief description: We will be continuing work on the woodland trail
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Wednesday 30th July 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
One Tree Hill Nature Walk Restoration
Site: One Tree Hill One Tree Hill Holland Rd Wembley HA0 4UX, HA0 4UX
Brief description: We will be continuing work on the woodland trail
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Tuesday 5th August 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
St Josephs Cemetery
Site: St Joseph's Cemetery St Joseph's Cemetery Waverley Avenue Wembley HA9 6TA, HA9 6TA
Brief description: Join us as we work on turning this hidden oasis into a nature garden
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Wednesday 6th August 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
St Josephs Cemetery
Site: St Joseph's Cemetery St Joseph's Cemetery Waverley Avenue Wembley HA9 6TA, HA9 6TA
Brief description: Join us as we work on turning this hidden oasis into a nature garden
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Friday 8th August 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Public event or activity
TCV Essex Free Herb pots activity at Eco Festival, Culver Square
Site: Culver Square Shopping Centre Culver Square Shopping Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JQ
Brief description: Come and say hello as TCV Essex will be having a stall at this years Eco Festival at Culver Square Shopping Centre. We will be hosting an activity stool making recycled and zero waste pots with herbs to take home for FREE! Family friendly event!
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Tuesday 12th August 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Brent River Park
Site: Brent River Park 174 Vivian Ave, Wembley HA9 6RP, HA9 6RP
Brief description: Join us as we work on the woodland trail alongside the River Brent
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Wednesday 13th August 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Chalkhill Orchard maintenance
Site: Chalkhill Orchard Chalkhill Orchard 30 St Davids Cl Wembley HA9 9BT, HA9 9BT
Brief description: Join us as we carry out some maintenance on our fruit trees
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Tuesday 19th August 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Neasden Recreation Ground marshland
Site: Neasden Recreation Ground Neasden Recreation Ground Neasden London NW2 7TE, NW2 7TE
Brief description: Join us as we work on restoring the marshland habitat
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Wednesday 20th August 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Neasden Recreation Ground marshland
Site: Neasden Recreation Ground Neasden Recreation Ground Neasden London NW2 7TE, NW2 7TE
Brief description: Join us as we work on restoring the marshland habitat
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Tuesday 26th August 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Gibbons Recreation Ground towpath
Site: Gibbons Recreation Ground Gibbons Recreation Ground London NW10 9BX, NW10 9BX
Brief description: Join us as we clear the towpath by the canal feeder
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Wednesday 27th August 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Milton Ave
Site: Milton Ave Milton Ave Open Space Albert Terrace Harlesden London, NW10 8PL
Brief description: Join us as we work in this hidden gem by the canal feeder
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Monday 1st September 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Practical conservation activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Gym
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Join us at our Green Gym each Monday at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. With activities including food growing, woodland management, brash removal and more, all are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you are looking to improve your health, would like to learn new skills, or just want to meet people, everyone is welcome to come along and get some fresh air in a fantastic local green space. Join in - feel good.
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Saturday 6th September 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 4:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Public event or activity
Skelton Grange Open Day
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Join us for our fun-filled family day on Saturday 6th September! Help us squeeze the last drops of sunshine out of the summer! Come along and play! Entry is free but we'd love you to enjoy a snack in our cafe, explore the site, or simply make a donation - all the funds raised will support the charitable work of The Conservation Volunteers at Skelton Grange Environment Centre.
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Monday 8th September 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Practical conservation activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Gym
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Join us at our Green Gym each Monday at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. With activities including food growing, woodland management, brash removal and more, all are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you are looking to improve your health, would like to learn new skills, or just want to meet people, everyone is welcome to come along and get some fresh air in a fantastic local green space. Join in - feel good.
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Monday 15th September 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Practical conservation activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Gym
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Join us at our Green Gym each Monday at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. With activities including food growing, woodland management, brash removal and more, all are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you are looking to improve your health, would like to learn new skills, or just want to meet people, everyone is welcome to come along and get some fresh air in a fantastic local green space. Join in - feel good.
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Sunday 21st September 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Public event or activity, Training or workshop, Wildlife surveying activity
Minibeast Metropolis (Heritage Open Day)
Site: Hollybush Conservation Centre Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds,, LS5 3BP
Brief description: Minibeast Metropolis: building for biodiversity A Heritage Open Day event From green roofs to compost heaps, wildlife ponds to dead hedges, join us on a tour of the Hollybush garden to learn about the places minibeasts call home and what we can do to help them feel welcome. Weâll have lots of family friendly activities to join in with on the day; unleash your inner architect and design your own wildlife garden, build a bug-hotel from recycled materials, and plant pollinator friendly plants for the spring. If you would like to, you can even come dressed as your favourite minibeast! There will also be the opportunity to learn more about the history of Hollybush and view our rhubarb exhibition celebrating the rhubarb farming that took place here.
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Monday 22nd September 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Practical conservation activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Gym
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Join us at our Green Gym each Monday at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. With activities including food growing, woodland management, brash removal and more, all are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you are looking to improve your health, would like to learn new skills, or just want to meet people, everyone is welcome to come along and get some fresh air in a fantastic local green space. Join in - feel good.
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Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Meet: 10:30 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Practical conservation activity
Pond management and weeding at Fordham Pondand Green
Site: Fordham Village Green Fordham Green, Weavers Green Fordham Colchester, CO6 3PF
Brief description: We will be doing some light maintenance of weeding the village pond and sun dial at Fordham Green. All equipment is provided and no experience required
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Monday 29th September 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Practical conservation activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Gym
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Join us at our Green Gym each Monday at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. With activities including food growing, woodland management, brash removal and more, all are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you are looking to improve your health, would like to learn new skills, or just want to meet people, everyone is welcome to come along and get some fresh air in a fantastic local green space. Join in - feel good.
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Sunday 5th October 2025
Meet: 11:00 Finishes: 15:00
Activity type: Children's activity, Food growing activity, Public event or activity
Apple Day
Site: Hollybush Garden Hollybush Conservation Centre Broad Lane Kirkstall Leeds, LS5 3BP
Brief description: Hollybush Apple Day. Chance to get involved in some traditional apple pressing, and some apple themed activities.
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Monday 6th October 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Practical conservation activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Gym
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Join us at our Green Gym each Monday at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. With activities including food growing, woodland management, brash removal and more, all are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you are looking to improve your health, would like to learn new skills, or just want to meet people, everyone is welcome to come along and get some fresh air in a fantastic local green space. Join in - feel good.
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Monday 13th October 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Practical conservation activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Gym
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Join us at our Green Gym each Monday at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. With activities including food growing, woodland management, brash removal and more, all are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you are looking to improve your health, would like to learn new skills, or just want to meet people, everyone is welcome to come along and get some fresh air in a fantastic local green space. Join in - feel good.
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Monday 20th October 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Practical conservation activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Gym
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Join us at our Green Gym each Monday at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. With activities including food growing, woodland management, brash removal and more, all are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you are looking to improve your health, would like to learn new skills, or just want to meet people, everyone is welcome to come along and get some fresh air in a fantastic local green space. Join in - feel good.
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Monday 27th October 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Practical conservation activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Gym
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Join us at our Green Gym each Monday at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. With activities including food growing, woodland management, brash removal and more, all are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you are looking to improve your health, would like to learn new skills, or just want to meet people, everyone is welcome to come along and get some fresh air in a fantastic local green space. Join in - feel good.
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Tuesday 28th October 2025
Meet: 10:00 Finishes: 16:00
Activity type: Children's activity
Wild Play (8-12-year-olds)
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: February half-term woodland play and bushcraft fun! Set up camp for a day of wildness in the woods at TCV Skelton Grange... Activities will vary from session to session depending on the season and the group - but past Wild Play days have included: Wide games, shelter building, fire lighting, campfire cooking, field games, hammock hanging, wild food walks, woodwork crafts, string making, bows and arrows, stalking and tracking, pyro-carving and charcoal making. The cost per child is £25 (+ VAT and Eventbrite booking fee) and includes a day of outdoor games and bushcraft activities led by experienced leaders. Please bring a packed lunch for the day.
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Monday 3rd November 2025
Meet: 13:00 Finishes: 15:30
Activity type: Food growing activity, Green Gym, Practical conservation activity, Wildlife surveying activity
Green Gym
Site: Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Brief description: Join us at our Green Gym each Monday at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. With activities including food growing, woodland management, brash removal and more, all are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you are looking to improve your health, would like to learn new skills, or just want to meet people, everyone is welcome to come along and get some fresh air in a fantastic local green space. Join in - feel good.