Conservation Volunteers

Tree Planting near DenholmeTree Planting near DenholmeThe conservation volunteers meet once a week, mainly Fridays, some Sundays. Check programme below for details.

We work on a variety of urban and urban fringe sites in the Bradford district, managing them for the benefit of wildlife and local people.

We offer an opportunity for anybody interested in nature conservation or people keen to help maintain local areas and make a positive impact on the local environment. No previous experience is necessary; training will be given on the day.

The meeting point for the workdays is Culture Fusion, 125 Thornton Road, Bradford, BD1 2EP (a few minutes walk from Centenary Square). Please arrive between 9.30 - 9.45am. We leave at 10am. We normally work until mid afternoon, but any contribution is welcomed.

Please contact the office if you are interested in volunteering and we will discuss details.

THURSDAY 23rd Feb 2012: Bowling Park Community Orchard, Allotments at Bowling Park Drive.

A return to the Orchard to continue construction of the new compost bins by collecting old ones from Trinity Road and complete the pruning.

Fri 24th – Sun 26th Feb 2012: Residential Weekend, Hutton Roof, Cumbria.

Depart 9.30am. This weekend we will be working on the nationally important Cumbria Wildlife Trust site clearing scrub and trees to aid ground flora in the future that supports a good range of insects especially butterflies. The weekend is now fully booked, let us know if you wish to be on the waiting list.

Friday 2nd March 2012: Newhall Park Primary School, Newhall Road, Bierley, BD4.

Our visit today will be to plant fruit trees in the orchard and growing areas and create pathways in the nature area. Pupils will be involved in some elements of the work.

Friday 9th March 2012: Newhall Park Primary School, Newhall Road, Bierley, BD4.

Today we will concentrate on constructing food growing beds and completing the previous week’s work. The work may involve pupils. Pupils will be involved in some elements of the work.

Friday 16th March 2012: Culture Fusion Building, 125 Thornton Road, Bradford, BD1.

To coincide with Climate Change week we will be working at the Culture Fusion building to plant the hedge and sow the meadow on the 1st floor urban meadow and roof top garden.

Friday 23rd March 2012: Tree Planting location TBC

We will be planting native trees at a site to be confirmed.

Friday 30th Mar 2012: BEES Urban Nature Reserve, University Campus, Laisteridge Lane, BD5.

This task will continue to remove the snowberry in the woodland to improve the area for ground flora. There will also other tasks thinning trees, removing fly tipping and cutting the pathways.