Upcoming events
Take a look at our upcoming events – always FREE to attend!
Himalayan Balsam removal on Fridays 12th and 19th June 10am – 1pm at Minorca Woods, Swepstone, Swadlincote
Fruit Cage building on various dates in June and July at Netherseal Community Woods, Swadlincote
Are you looking for volunteering opportunities? We’d love to welcome you! You’ll find there are plenty of ways you can get involved and contribute to what we do around the East Midlands. Each person that supports us, positively impacts their community.
Individual volunteering / Corporate volunteering
Himalayan Balsam removal at Minorca Woods, Swadlincote
Himalayan Balsam is an invasive species that can grow up to 7 feet and smother our native plants.
Removing them is easy (pull and snap) but requires many hands. Could you help us and bring balance back to the woodlands?
Funded by National Forest.
Date and time: Fridays 12th and 19th June, 10am – 1pm
You can attend one or both events – all support is much appreciated!
Location: Minorca Woods, Swepstone, Swadlincote DE12 7HF
Free parking at private car park, postcode DE12 7HE – details to follow on sign-up
Fruit Cage building at Netherseal Community Woods, Swadlincote
Help us to protect newly planted apple and pear trees from wildlife by creating fruit cages!
Rabbits and deer love to nibble on these fruit trees, and to deter them we are aiming to build numerous fruit cages.
Funded by National Forest.
Choose your preferred date. All are 9:30am – 12:30pm
Wednesday 17 June
Tuesday 23 June
Wednesday 1 July
Tuesday 7 July
Meeting point: Netherseal Sports Club, Main Street, Netherseal Road, Netherseal, Swadlincote DE12 8DB
Nature activities
We know the value of people coming together in the great outdoors. Being in green spaces has been shown to have positive impacts on the mental health and well-being of people of all ages.
Through our free outdoor events for all ages, we provide a supportive environment that encourages socialising, while also giving people the chance to escape the stress of everyday life and connect with nature.
Groundwork Five Counties looks after over a dozen green spaces across the East Midlands, ensuring they are open and accessible to everyone. If you would like to volunteer with us, click here.
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