Mid-week nature reserve volunteer group Mid-week nature reserve volunteers, LE2 5JJ
- Recruiting
Practical conservation – help manage our nature reserves.
When we need you:
- Weekdays
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays each week - ongoing
Address
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, Brocks Hill Environment Centre, Washbrook Lane, Oadby, Leiecestershire, LE2 5JJ
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More info
Who:
16 - 18 year olds and vulnerable adults (Must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
and 18 - 25 year olds. Everybody is welcome whatever your ability or experience.
What:
Help to manage our 34 nature reserves in Leicestershire and Rutland. Example of tasks are fencing, scrub clearance, hedgelaying, invasive plant removal, tree management.
Tools, gloves and training are provided. Wear clothing suitable for the weather and that you don't mind getting dirty and sturdy boots with good grip. Steel toe capped boots and wellies (sizes 5 – 12) can be borrowed from the Trust. Just call John in advance to give your size.
Bring a packed lunch with you. We will provide those hard-earned teas, coffees and biscuits!
When:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays each week. (You can come out on the day you are available but do let us know you are planning to join us.)
Work days start on the reserve between 9.30am and10.00am (ask for work programme for exact times) and finish around 3.00pm.
Where:
Meet at the nature reserve - see work programme to see which site we will be working on. See website for directions to nature reserves. www.lrwt.org.uk
Or lifts are available from the Trust Office, Brocks Hill, Oadby but need to call to book a place/s in advance.
How:
To find out more or to receive our volunteer pack please contact John Bristow, Reserves Officer on 0116 272 8863 or email jbristow@lrwt.org.uk
Before attending a work day please let John know you are wanting to come so enough tools are brought and on a rare occasion let you know it is cancelled.
NB Please make sure your tetanus booster is up to date.
Website:
http://www.lrwt.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/nature-reserve-management/midweek-volunteer-group
Q&A about volunteering http://www.lrwt.org.uk/media/uploads/volunteer/your_questions_answered.pdf
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