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Wildlife and Nature Reserves




Would you like to volunteer with us?

Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, visit sites you've not been to before, get some exercise and see lots of different wildlife!

All sessions start at 10am and usually last until 2pm. Please wear suitable work clothing and bring waterproofs, a packed lunch and something to drink. A flask for hot drinks will be available. There are no facilities on these sites, so bring everything you need with you. We will provide all tools and equipment needed and it is free to come along!

If you would like more information, please email us at [email protected] or call 0115 9152733.

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It's all about the wildflowers!
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Quarry Holes

*Wednesday 21st August*

*Quarry Holes, Tilbury Rise, Aspley*

We will be at Quarry Holes cutting the wildflower meadow and lookingatthe range of wildflowers growing in different habitats found on site. Meet at the entrance on Tilbury Rise. The ground is uneven in places.


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*Wednesday 28th August*

*Seller's Wood, Seller's Wood Drive West, Bulwell*

Seller's Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest with lots of spectacular wildflowers, grasses and trees. We shall be cutting the meadow back looking out for dragonflies in the nearby ponds.

Meet at the entrance which is in the corner of Wood Link and Seller's Wood Drive West in Bulwell. The meadow is a short walk through the woodland and the paths are fairly even.

Sellers Wood
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Springfield

*Wednesday 4th September*

*Springfield Corner, Hucknall Lane, Bulwell*

Springfield Corner is part of a Local Nature Reserve which include Moor Bridge Pond, that is opposite the River Leen and railway line. There is a small area of meadow that we'll be cutting back, as well as opening up some pathways.

Meet at the entrance off Hucknall Lane, near to the mini roundabout onto Moor Bridge. The paths are fairly even throughout.


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*Wednesday 11th September*

*Sunrise Hill, Landcroft Crescent, Bestwood*

Sunrise Hill is the smallest Local Nature Reserve in Nottingham, but is a hidden gem nestled in amongst houses and roads. We shall be removing some scrub from the meadow, cutting back the vegetation and carrying out a litter pick too.

Meet at the entrance off Landcroft Crescent. There are some steps at the entrance and the ground is fairly uneven in places

Sunrise
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Boundaries and Ponds!
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Fairham

*Wednesday 18th September*

*Fairham Brook, boundary maintenance*

The Fairham Brook nature reserve get its name from the river which flows alongside the site. We'll be looking at the boundaries and cutting back any overhanging vegetation, as well as seeing what butterfly and dragonfly species are still flying around!

Meet at the entrance off Farnborough Road in Clifton. Paths are fairly uneven throughout.




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*Wednesday 25th September*

*Moorbridge Pond, pond management*

Moor Bridge Pond Local Nature Reserve is part of a bigger site which includes Springfield Corner. We'll be carrying out some vegetation removal from the pond, to open up some areas of open water for dragonflies. There are lots of insects which can be found on the site and we'll se searching for some of them too!

Meet at the entrance off Bestwood Road, near the junction with Hucknall Road. The ground is sloping with some uneven places.

Moorbridge
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Seller's Wood

*Wednesday 2nd October*

*Seller's Wood SSSI, boundary improvements*

In early October, we'll be back at Seller's Wood SSSI to make improvements to the entrance gates. Whilst we are there, we'll be looking out for signs of Autumn in the woodland.

Meet at the entrance at the junction of Wood Link and Seller's Wood Drive West. Paths are fairly even at the entrance.


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