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 or lifts to the site contact Tom on 07971376253 or email us.
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Autumn Tasks – 2026
Sunday, 20th September 2026 – Ouzel’s Nest, Jumbles Country Park, Off Chapeltown Road (B6391), Turton BL7 9AW
Task: Meadow Management. The last of this month’s meadow make overs to improve life for wild flowers, butterflies and bees. Read about a previous task here.
Difficulty: medium
Find the Site: What3words map- rate.move.garden
If you need a lift please call Tom on 07971376253. 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 or flu symptoms please do not attend.
Sunday 4th October 2026 – Belmont Reservoir, Belmont Sailing Club, Belmont Road, BL7 8BD
Task: Bird reserve management. Weeding around the reservoir to improve the site for wading birds.
Difficulty: medium/hard
Find the Site: What3words map- canoe.goats.sectors
If you need a lift please call Tom on 07971376253. 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 or flu symptoms please do not attend.
Thursday, 8th October 2026 – Eatock Lodge LNR, The Hoskers, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2DW
Task: Meadow Management. Wildflowers need love too. See previous post for more info on what we’re doing today.
Difficulty: medium
Find the Site: What3words map- kept.fishery.soap
No pick ups from the Sweet Green for Thursday tasks. If you need a lift please call Tom on 07971376253. 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 or flu symptoms please do not attend.
Wednesday, 14th October 2026 – Indoor Meeting
Task: Our indoor meeting is held on Zoom. Starts at 7:30pm
Sunday 18th October 2026 – Doffcocker Lodge Car Park, Off Chorley Old Road, Bolton BL1 5QD
Task: Willow clearance. It’s our Halloween Task and strange things wander the woods, or will do if you wear your scary hats. Here’s last year’s Halloween story.
Difficulty: medium
Find the Site: What3words map- windy.lake.loved
If you need a lift please call Tom on 07971376253. 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 or flu symptoms please do not attend.
Sunday, 1st November 2026 – Winter Hill, Belmont Road (A675), Bolton BL7 9QT
Task: Rhododendron clearance. A gruelling but necessary task to remove an invasive species form a sensitive habitat. Here’s a taste of what to expect.
Difficulty: Hard (bordering on Legendary difficulty)
Find the Site: What3words map- marble.rags.hissing
If you need a lift please call Tom on 07971376253. 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 or flu symptoms please do not attend.
Sunday, 1st November 2026 – Winter Hill, Belmont Road (A675), Bolton BL7 9QT
Task: Rhododendron clearance. A gruelling but necessary task to remove an invasive species form a sensitive habitat. Here’s a taste of what to expect.
Difficulty: Hard (bordering on Legendary difficulty)
Find the Site: What3words map- marble.rags.hissing
No pick ups from the Sweet Green for Thursday tasks. If you need a lift please call Tom on 07971376253. 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 or flu symptoms please do not attend.
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