A heron on the lake

We are helping to make North Blackpool Pond Trail better for wildlife and a more enjoyable place for us all to visit.

The area consists of 21 ponds, a lake, community orchard, woodland, wildflower meadows, flowering dyke, reedbed and 3 miles of footpaths.

Our Impact

The team makes improvements to thousands of square metres of green spaces each year.  Making them more accessible means that they can be enjoyed by more people.

Individuals or groups can join us and volunteer on this fantastic green space. You will learn about the special wildlife we have in Blackpool and how we are making a big difference.

For more information contact:

Pauline Taylor

pauline.taylor@groundwork.org.uk

Get Involved

The work is supported by the local ward councillors. We always welcome new people to join the team and get involved. It’s great fun, healthy activity and you’ll learn lots. Meet like minded people, learn new skills and be part of a great community. Volunteers say that being part of the team is very rewarding and that it’s great to see the instant improvement to the area.

The work is outdoors and mainly conservation and maintenance of some wonderful wildlife areas. Tasks could be woodland management, which includes cutting back shrub and trees and learning the skills of making a deadhedge. We put in new benches, fences and waymarker posts too. We also carry out lots of pond management, so bring your wellies as you might get wet. We also plant trees, hedgerows and install and upkeep wildflower meadows.

You may even get the chance to do an ecological survey, whether it is a pond survey for insect life or flora and birds.

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