This page sets out the planned volunteer tasks over the next few weeks, and is updated at the end of each month, giving locations and joining instructions
The first table sets out tasks planned by the AONB Unit and the second lists the opportunities that the other conservation organisations such as RSPB, National Trust, Natural England, Woodland Trust, Cumbria Wildlife Trust and Lancashire Wildlife Trust, have planned in and around the AONB.
If you intend to come along, please ring the AONB Office to book a seat in the Land Rover, and/or to check that the task is still running as planned, The programme is sometimes subject to change due to weather conditions or other circumstances.
AONB Volunteer Task Programme |
|
|
Tuesday 1 May 10am - 4pm |
General site management on behalf of the John Barnes Charitable Trust Removal of fence by the holly hedge and further path re-surfacing Location: Ashmeadow Woodlands, Arnside. Meet at the AONB office at 10am or on site at 10.10am |
|
Tuesday 8 May 10am - 4pm |
Beacon and Community Allotments - on behalf of Warton Parish Council am: Clearing sight-lines for the beacon which is to be lit as part of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations. Bonfire brash pm: Marking out allotments and other preparatory work in Priory field. Location: Meet Colin Peacock at Ged's Gate (SD496724), Warton Crag LNR at 10am. Park in the small layby or in the small Parish Council car park (SD497724). |
|
Thursday 10 May 10am - 12.30pm |
Litter pick & recycling Location: various roadsides around the AONB, starting out from the AONB office |
|
Tuesday 15 May 10am - 4pm |
Replacing footpath fingerposts Location: Various sites around Silverdale. Meet at the AONB office at 10am. |
|
Tuesday 22 May 10am - 4pm |
Driveway surface repairs and warehouse improvements Filling station driveway hollows with limestone-crusher-run stone, pruning hedge and vegetation; installing shelving in warehouse. Location: AONB office, Arnside. Meet on site at 10am |
|
Tuesday 29 May 10am - 4pm |
Footpath resurfacing Re-surfacing the footpath off Back Lane, Warton with limestone crusher-run stone, on behalf of Warton Parish Council Location: Footpath off Back Lane, Warton by Archbishop Hutton Primary School (SD499723). Meet at the AONB office at 10am or on site at 10.20am |
AONB Volunteer Task Programme - printer friendly version
Other local conservation volunteer work |
||
| When | What | With |
|
Wednesday 2 May 10am |
Spring work party: Bracken bruising Location: Jack Scout, Silverdale |
National Trust Contact: Steve Bradley
email: Stephen Bradley |
|
Wednesday 16 May 10am |
Spring work party: Repairs to walls and gates, ragwort and bracken control, scrub control as needed Location: Heathwaite, Arnside Knott |
|
|
Wednesday 13 June 10am |
Spring work party: Bracken bruising, ragwort control, cutting light scrub and regrowth Location: Heald Brow, Silverdale |
|
|
Wednesday 27 June 10am |
Spring work party: Repairs, ragwort control, scrub control as needed Location: Arnside Knott |
|
|
Saturday 12 May 10am - noon |
Beach Clean: Meet at the shore car park. Grid Ref SD458749 We provide all equipment, but please wear old clothing. It's a good idea to bring a wind-proof layer as it is often breezy on the coast. |
Morecambe Bay Partnership.
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
|
|
Wednesday 13 June 10am - noon |
Beach Clean: Meet at the road end. Grid Ref SD447763 We provide all equipment, but please wear old clothing. It's a good idea to bring a wind-proof layer as it is often breezy on the coast. |
|
(Use the links below to check out extra information on the conservation organisations website pages on volunteering.)
- National Trust
- RSPB
- Natural England
- Woodland Trust
- Cumbria Wildlife Trust
- Lancashire Wildlife Trust
- North Lancs Naturalists Group
- EPIC
- BTCV
- Friends of the Lake District
- Lake District National Park
- Hincaster Trailway
- Morecambe Bay Partnership
- Lancaster & District Conservation Volunteers
Follow us on...