Practical workdays take place from 10:00am until 4:00pm unless otherwise stated. You do not have to attend the whole day but are welcome to stay as long as you are able. please wear suitable outdoor clothing and dress for the weather i.e. sturdy boots, waterproofs, and sun cream. Bring a drink and packed lunch.
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Askham Bog |
Come and help maintain the habitat of this reserve by undertaking scrub and rush control. |
Dec: 3rd, 17th & 20th Jan: 7th, 17th & 21st Feb: 18th &21st Mar: 4th, 11th, 18th, 21st & 25th Apr: 1st |
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| Bolton Percy Station | Help us maintain the right conditions for the wildflowers and butterflies that thrive on this disused railway station by controlling invasive scrub. | Jan: 14th | See map |
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| Burton Leonard Lime Quarries | Bring a potato for the bonfire on these workdays, where we'll be cutting and burning scrub. |
Feb: 2nd Mar: 9th |
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| Brockadale | Brockadale straddles the River Went and comprises wildflower-rich Magnesian Limestone grasslands, floodplain grassland and ancient woodland. Help us undertake a range of habitat management tasks across the reserve. Workdays take place from 9:45am - 12:30pm. Meet in the reserve car park. |
Dec: 21st Jan: 18th Feb: 15th Mar: 15th Apr: 19th |
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| Chafer Wood | Come and help with scrub bashing in this lovely woodland reserve, located on the edge of the North York Moors. | Jan: 24th | ||
| Garbutt Wood | Various workdays will take place, usually sunday. | See map | Please ring for details (01904) 659570. | |
| Grass Wood | Workdays will take place from 9:30am - 4:00pm. Please contact ron for details (01756) 752448. |
Nov: 29th Dec: 3rd, 13th & 17th |
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| Low Carr Farm | The practical workday will likely consist of scrub control and possibly some hedge laying. | Jan: 8th | Please ring for details (01904) 659570 | |
| Moorlands | Cut and burn Rhododendron ponticum, which has become invasive in parts of the woodland. Other jobs will include path, bench and building maintenance, as required. |
Dec: 10th Jan: 28th Feb: 25th Apr: 15th |
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| Seata Quarry | Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, this old quarry supports marvellously rich limestone grassland. Come and help us to cut and rake the grass in order to maintain its species diversity. | Feb: 5th | This quarry can be reached from a public footpath between the A684 and a minor road linking Aysgartj to Thronton Rust. Please ring for directions (01904) 659570. | |
| Sherburn Willows | This reserve contains wildflwoer-rich Magnesian Limestone grassland, fenland and a former willow coppice. Come and help us with a variety of habitat management tasks. |
Jan: 7th & 29th Feb: 4th & 19th |
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| Staveley | Come and help our regular volunteer group at this gem of a reserve. Jobs will be varied, including scrub clearance and path and hide maintenance. |
Dec: 7th Jan:17th Feb:8th Mar: 7th |
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| Strensall Common | Come and help us keep this lowland heath, including scrub removal and building an adder hibernaculum. In spring help us prepare and carry out adder surveys. |
Jan: 6th Feb: 17th Mar: 24th Apr: 7th |
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| Upper Dunsforth Carr | Come along to this fantastic fen meadow to help with willow coppicing and ditch maintenance. | Feb: 11th | 3 miles south of Boroughbridge. Please ring for details (01904) 659570. |
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Allerthorpe Common |
Join us to maintain the Trust's area of lowland heath, as well as working on the Forestry Commission land where they are working to improve the common for wildlife. |
First Sunday of every moth. |
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| Calley Heath | Revetments and scrub control. Plus setting up adder ssurveying. |
Feb: 3rd & 4th Mar: 10th & 17th |
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Flamborough Cliffs |
Help us to build a bridge to enable the ponies to cross the ravine and graze the southern side of Holmes Gut. | Apr: 8th & 9th |
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| Kiplingcotes Chalk Pit | Help us remove invasive scrub from this calcaerous grassland. It's a great place to spot wintering birds while you work. |
Jan: 29th Mar: 19th |
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North Cliffe Wood |
Come and help us carry out scrub control on the heath,or coppice hazel in the wood. The reserve group also meet regulalry on the second sunday of every month from 10:00am - 1:00pm. |
Jan: 15th Feb: 12th Mar: 5th |
10:00am - 1:00pm |
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North Newbald Becksies |
Come and help us cut the rushes from this area of flushes on the edge of the Wolds. |
Dec: 11th Feb: 5th |
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Saltmarshe Delph |
Tasks will include management of ponds and reedbeds to prevent the encroachment of vegetation. | Please ring for dates (01405) 764160 |
10:00am - 3:00pm
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| Wharram Quarry | The workday will involve scrub regeneration control on this Wolds grassland. | Feb: 26th | See map |
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Denaby Ings |
This attractive site in the Dearne Valley requires ongoing management to maintain its diverse range of wildlife-rich habitats. Your help is needed for grassland and wetland management and access improvements. |
Dec 3rd &18th Feb: 3rd & 24th Mar: 12th |
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Maltby Low Common |
The limestone grassland on this reserve is home to a thriving community of wildflowers and insects. We will be removing scrub to protect and enhance this grassland habitats. |
Feb: 12th |
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Potteric Carr |
For details contact Andy Cochrane on (01302) 57077. |
Every Tuesday and Sunday |
From 10:00am onwards |
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Sprotborough Flash |
Conservation volunteers are led by DMBC as part of the Don Gorge Partnership. |
Dec: 2nd Jan: 13th & 27th Feb: 10th & 24th Mar: 10th & 24th Apr: 7th & 21st
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10:00am - 2:30pm |
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Woodhouse Washlands |
Come along and help maintain this floodplain grassland habitat for newts, water voles, skylarks and a wealth of other species. |
Dec: 15th Jan: 8th Mar: 4th |
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Adel Dam |
Join our group working in this lovely wood with areas of wetland. Kingfishers can be seen on the lake and spring is a great time of year for woodland ground flora. |
First Tuesday of every month |
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Hetchell Wood |
A lovely woodland, with both acidic and calcareous influences, wet flushes and areas of coppice. Come and help us to undertake coppicing of the hazel and install a new kissing gate. |
Dec: 18th Jan: 8th, 22nd & 28th Feb: 25th Mar: 12th |
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Ledsham Bank |
Come and help us remove invasive scrub from this stunning limestone grassland. |
Feb: 11th |
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Low Wood |
Low Wood is located on a steep escarpment high above the Aire Valley. |
Second Thursday every month |
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Stocksmoor Common |
Come and help us improve access on the reserve, remove derelict fencing and manage the woodland to help the local wildlife. |
Dec: 9th Feb: 11th |
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Stoneycliffe Wood |
This extensive reserve supports sbundant woodland species including bluebell, wild garlic and all three British species of woodpecker. Join us as we undertake woodland management and access improvements. |
Jan: 22nd Feb: 26th Mar: 11th |
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| Upper Park Wood | This attractive reserve is located in the scenic countryside of the Holme Valley in Kirklees. Come and help the local volunteer group who manage the woodland and grassland on this reserve. | Please ring (01484) 651770 for dates. | Located between Huddersfield and Holmfirth | |
| Willow Garth | As its name suggests, this reserve was once managed as a commercial willow coppice. The coppice has fallen into disuse, but we will be reviving this ancient practice and helping to enhance the site for wildlife. | Mar: 5th | See map |