25 June 2024

Volunteer Project Day - Roxbourne Park

Start time: 10:00

Finish Time: 13:00

Location: Roxbourne Park

Meeting Place: In front of the pavilion by the car park

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Activity Description: A break from balsam bashing, for this week's Yeading Brook Unbound work day, we will be back at rubble trouble.

What to bring: All equipment, PPE and instruction will be provided. If you have wellies or waders please bring them along. Otherwise, please wear suitable footwear. No experience needed.

How to sign up: To sign up, complete the form using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/48ydEfpuAG

Contact: On the day - Luke Farnsworth (Nature Recovery Ranger) 07707138740

For any queries beforehand, please email us at biodiversity@harrow.gov.uk

07 July 2024

Grassland Assessment Training

Start time: 10:00

Location: Bentley Priory

Meeting Place: Inside the entrance at Masefield Avenue

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Activity Description: A bespoke training session on grassland habitat assessment, run by local ecologist, Denis Vickers.

What to bring: All equipment, resources and instruction will be provided. Please wear suitable footwear and bring a pen, paper and loupe if you have one.

How to sign up: To sign up, complete the form using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/HGPryXPZBg

Contact: On the day - Luke Farnsworth (Nature Recovery Ranger) 07707138740

For any queries beforehand, please email us at biodiversity@harrow.gov.uk

08 July 2024

Volunteer Project Day - Bentley Priory

Start time: 10:00

Finish time: 13:00

Location: Bentley Priory

Meeting Place: Inside the entrance at Masefield Avenue

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Activity Description: A follow up session to clear the remaining Himalayan balsam from Spring Meadow. No experience needed. 

We may also do some biological recording in the afternoon.

What to bring: All equipment, PPE and instruction will be provided. Please wear suitable footwear. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, but please bring any water and food that you will need.

How to sign up: To sign up, complete the form using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/HGPryXPZBg

Contact: On the day - Luke Farnsworth (Nature Recovery Ranger) 07707138740

For any queries beforehand, please email us at biodiversity@harrow.gov.uk

09 July 2024

Volunteer Project Day - River Pinn

Start time: 10:00

Finish Time: 13:00

Location: River Pinn - Ashridge Gardens

Meeting Place: The driveway adjacent to 2 Ashridge Gardens, Pinner

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Activity Description: Continuing with Himalayan balsam pulling from the banks of the river. 

What to bring: All equipment, PPE and instruction will be provided. Please bring wellies or waders if you have them. Otherwise, suitable footwear will be okay as there is plenty to do on the riverbanks. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, but please bring any water and food that you will need.

How to sign up: To sign up, complete the form using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/HGPryXPZBg

Contact: On the day - Luke Farnsworth (Nature Recovery Ranger) 07707138740

For any queries beforehand, please email us at biodiversity@harrow.gov.uk

17 July 2024

Volunteer Project Day - Roxbourne Rough

Start time: 10:00

Finish time: 13:00

Location: Roxbourne Rough

Meeting Place: Inside the entrance at Stirling Avenue

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Activity Description: We will be clearing vegetation from around Bolton's Pand so that it can be used by local school groups for educational visits.

What to bring: All equipment, PPE and instruction will be provided. Please wear suitable footwear. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, but please bring any water and food that you will need.

How to sign up: To sign up, complete the form using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/HGPryXPZBg

Contact: On the day - Luke Farnsworth (Nature Recovery Ranger) 07707138740

For any queries beforehand, please email us at biodiversity@harrow.gov.uk

18 July 2024

Volunteer Project Day - Woodlands Open Space

Start time: 10:00

Finish time: 13:00

Location: Woodlands Open Space

Meeting Place: Outside the entrance to the Woodlands Allotments site

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Activity Description: We will be weeding around the recently planted trees and adding woodchip mulch to facilitate their development

What to bring: All equipment, PPE and instruction will be provided. Please wear suitable footwear. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, but please bring any water and food that you will need.

How to sign up: To sign up, complete the form using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/HGPryXPZBg

Contact: On the day - Luke Farnsworth (Nature Recovery Ranger) 07707138740

For any queries beforehand, please email us at biodiversity@harrow.gov.uk

24 July 2024

Volunteer Project Day - Streamside Open Space

Start time: 10:00

Finish time: 13:00

Location: Streamside Open Space

Meeting Place: At the entrance on Church Avenue

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Activity Description: We will be continuing with rubble removal from the stream to help restore a more natural flow.

What to bring: All equipment, PPE and instruction will be provided. Please bring wellies or waders if you have them, or wear suitable footwear. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, but please bring any water and food that you will need.

How to sign up: To sign up, complete the form using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/HGPryXPZBg

Contact: On the day - Luke Farnsworth (Nature Recovery Ranger) 07707138740

For any queries beforehand, please email us at biodiversity@harrow.gov.uk

25 July 2024

Volunteer Project Day - Yeading Walk

Start time: 10:00

Finish time: 13:00

Location: Yeading Walk

Meeting Place: At the main wooden bridge in the middle of the site

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Activity Description: We will be continuing with rubble removal from the stream to help restore a more natural flow.

What to bring: All equipment, PPE and instruction will be provided. Please bring wellies or waders if you have them, or wear suitable footwear. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, but please bring any water and food that you will need.

How to sign up: To sign up, complete the form using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/HGPryXPZBg

Contact: On the day - Luke Farnsworth (Nature Recovery Ranger) 07707138740

For any queries beforehand, please email us at biodiversity@harrow.gov.uk

27 July 2024

Volunteer Project Day - Bentley Priory

Start time: 10:00

Finish time: 13:00

Location: Bentley Priory

Meeting Place: Inside the entrance at Masefield Avenue

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Activity Description: We will be cutting back regrowth of invasive rhododendron from Spring Wood

We may also do some biological recording in the afternoon.

What to bring: All equipment, PPE and instruction will be provided. Please wear suitable footwear. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, but please bring any water and food that you will need.

How to sign up: To sign up, complete the form using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/HGPryXPZBg

Contact: On the day - Luke Farnsworth (Nature Recovery Ranger) 07707138740

For any queries beforehand, please email us at biodiversity@harrow.gov.uk