Please wear old season appropriate clothes, strong shoes, work boots or wellies, waterproofs are also be useful in changeable weather. Also, please bring a packed lunch and something to drink. Transport can be provided if needed. Unsure how to join in? Visit our Joining Tasks page. For more information on any task contact Tom or Rick or use the Contact Form.
Spring Tasks 2024
Read about our recent tasks here also see the Wild Things Page
Want to contribute but can’t get out on task? You can always leave a donation at our crowd funding page hosted by Aviva. Follow this link to find out more.
Rough Guide to Task Difficulty
Easy: Light work such as pruning, planting, weeding, not much walking, mostly flat terrain.
Medium: Digging, sawing branches, some wheel barrowing, could be working on hillsides or uneven terrain.
Hard: Heavy digging, tree felling, barrowing heavy materials, could be hilly or muddy terrain.
Wednesday 8th May 2024 – Indoor Meeting
Join our hybrid meeting either by Zoom or meeting at the Sweet Green Tavern, Bolton at 7:30 pm. what3words location for pub is awards.divisions.moods
If you have Covid symptoms, or had a positive test, please do not attend at the pub.
Thursday 9th May 2024 – Firwood Fold, Firwood Stables BL2 3AG
Task: Improving the path around the lodge
Difficulty: Easy
Find the Site: What3words link – rash.frogs.hogs
At the moment there is no collection from the Sweet Green, please make your own way to the site. Start time at the site 10:00 am
If you have Covid symptoms, or had a positive test, please do not attend.
Sunday 19th May- Doffcocker Lodge LNR, Doffcocker Brow, Bolton BL1 5QD
Task: Path and pond work. A mix of jobs on land and water. Meet at the car park
Difficulty: Easy
Find the Site: What3words link – windy.lake.loved
If you need a lift please call/text Rick on 0790808470. Meet at the Sweet Green Tavern (what3words location points.become.merit). We will be setting off from here at 9:45am so make sure you arrive before than. Task starts at the site at 10:00 am. See top of the page for general info on what to wear or bring.
If you have Covid symptoms, or had a positive test, please do not attend.
Sunday 2nd June 2024 – Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane BL2 7QS
Task: Balsam bashing. It’s the job we love to hate, clearing an invasive we would hate to love. Balsam season is upon us once more. Find out more about balsam bashing on this post.
Difficulty: Easy
Find the Site: What3words link – duck.coats.limp
If you need a lift please call/text Rick on 0790808470. Meet at the Sweet Green Tavern (what3words location points.become.merit). We will be setting off from here at 9:45am so make sure you arrive before than. Task starts at the site at 10:00 am. See top of the page for general info on what to wear or bring.
If you have Covid symptoms, or had a positive test, please do not attend.
Wednesday 12th June 2024 – Indoor Meeting
Join our hybrid meeting either by Zoom or meeting at the Sweet Green Tavern, Bolton at 7:30 pm. what3words location for pub is awards.divisions.moods
If you have Covid symptoms, or had a positive test, please do not attend at the pub.
Thursday 13th June 2024 – Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane BL2 7QS
Task: Balsam bashing. It’s the job we love to hate, clearing an invasive we would hate to love. Balsam season is upon us once more. Find out more about balsam bashing on this post.
Difficulty: Easy
Find the Site: What3words link – duck.coats.limp
At the moment there is no collection from the Sweet Green, please make your own way to the site. Start time at the site 10:00 am
If you have Covid symptoms, or had a positive test, please do not attend.
Sunday 16th June 2024 – Lower Rivington Reservoir, Grimeford Village PR6 0HS
Task: Dry stone walling. New to walling? it’s like Tetris but not as fiddly. Meet at Luciano’s at the Millstone.
Difficulty: Medium/Hard
Find the Site: What3words link – abacus.hedgehog.safest
If you need a lift please call/text Rick on 0790808470. Meet at the Sweet Green Tavern (what3words location points.become.merit). We will be setting off from here at 9:45am so make sure you arrive before than. Task starts at the site at 10:00 am. See top of the page for general info on what to wear or bring.
If you have Covid symptoms, or had a positive test, please do not attend.
Sunday 30th June 2024 – Dunscar Woods, car park at Dunscar Business Park, BL7 9PQ
Task: Balsam bashing: Can’t keep good balsam down, unfortunately. more fun erardicating our favourite invasive. See here for more info.
Difficulty: Easy
Find the Site: What3words link – exam.swift.seated
If you need a lift please call/text Rick on 0790808470. Meet at the Sweet Green Tavern (what3words location points.become.merit). We will be setting off from here at 9:45am so make sure you arrive before than. Task starts at the site at 10:00 am. See top of the page for general info on what to wear or bring.
If you have Covid symptoms, or had a positive test, please do not attend.
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