Tag: volunteering

  • Can you help our summer events?

    Can you help our summer events?

    Could you help nature by volunteering at one of our summer events? The two imminent occasions are the Nature Discovery event in Mousley Bottom on Sunday 22nd June, and the stall / nature discovery activities at the One World Festival on Saturday 5th July. Any assistance you can give, for whatever length of time, will…

  • Can you help Nature New Mills?

    Can you help Nature New Mills?

    Nature New Mills has some big ideas on helping people in the town make the place better for wildlife. But a small group of people can’t do this alone, and that’s where you could help! We’d love to get more people involved, whoever you are! There’s all sorts of things you could get involved with…

  • Swifts to Soar!

    Swifts to Soar!

    We’re thrilled to announce we’ve successfully applied for grant funding to further our work supporting swifts and other red-listed birds in the High Peak. High Peak Borough Council were offering grants to community groups with projects that can make a difference as we face the nature and climate crisis. Nature New Mills made a strong…

  • New Balsam Bashing Dates

    New Balsam Bashing Dates

    Working parties to help control invasive Himalayan Balsam in nature sensitive areas. Sunday 7th July, 10:30 to 12:00, Mousley Bottom, meet at DCC Rangers Hut. Wednesday 10th July, 19:00 to 20:30, The Torrs, meet at Torrs Hydro. Saturday 20th July, 11:00 to 14:45, Mousley Bottom. Social bash with picnic and cake (13:00-14:00 near the reed…

  • New Balsam Bashing Dates

    New Balsam Bashing Dates

    Working parties to help control invasive Himalayan Balsam in nature sensitive areas. Saturday 22 June, 10:30 to 12:00, Mousley Bottom, meet at DCC Rangers Hut. Wednesday 26th June, 19:00 to 20:30, The Torrs, meet at Torrs Hydro. Sunday 30th June, 10:30 – 12:00, DWT Watford Lodge reserve Gloves, long sleeves and boots recommended, although we…

  • Balsam Bashing in Mousley Bottom, Sunday 9th June 3-5pm

    Balsam Bashing in Mousley Bottom, Sunday 9th June 3-5pm

    Working party to help control invasive Himalayan balsam along the footpath by the river in Mousley Bottom.Meet at DCC rangers hut for briefing at 3.00pm or find us later along the path. Gloves, long sleeves and boots recommended, although we have a small number of spare gloves for loan.