We are trialling a Volunteer Ranger Service at Mill Waters from August to October 2023. Volunteer Ranger sessions will run on alternate Wednesday and Saturday mornings. The trial will help us to understand more about the resources needed to run a Volunteer Ranger Service and the benefits for nature and people. The results of the trail will help to inform future plans for Mill waters.
Join Andy on any (or all!) of the dates below in
August to November 2023 from 10am to 12pm
Meet outside Mill waters Heritage Centre and Café at 10am
Saturday 26th August - Bird identification and survey
Wednesday 30th August - Wildflower identification and survey
Saturday 9th September - Vegetation Clearance until 11am then pond dipping 11am- 11.45pm (meet at Kings Mill Viaduct for the pond dipping)
Wednesday 13th September - Invertebrate identification and survey and vegetation clearance
Wednesday 27th September - How to identify water voles and their habitat
Saturday 7th October - Tbc hopefully wild flower seeding!
Wednesday 11th October - Cancelled
Saturday 21st October - Hedgerow works and survey
Wednesday 25th October - Habitat improvement
Saturday 4th November - Habitat improvement
Wednesday 8th November - Tree planting
Wear sturdy shoes and bring your waterproofs, conservation activities will include walking 1-3 miles, all equipment will be provided.
If you have any questions please email volunteering@ashfield.gov.uk
To get involved, please contact us by completing our Volunteer enquiry form and then we will be in touch.
