Help support species in the Medlock Valley
The Medlock Valley Partnership are working in Manchester, Oldham and Tameside to preserve and restore vital habitats in the River Medlock Valley to halt species decline.
We’ll be working in Clayton Vale and Bank Bridge Meadow in Manchester to improve grassland and woodland habitats and remove invasive non-native species.
How can you get involved?
Alongside our partners, Groundwork will be running a series of activities to give you the chance to get involved with the project and learn about the role these habitats play. From litter picking, to Balsam bashing, wildflower harvesting and so much more!
We’ll also be running family-friendly events so the little ones can get involved too!
Scroll below to see all of our upcoming activities in Manchester
Upcoming Activities
Weekly activities at Clayton Vale Green Community Hub
TCV are running regular activities at Clayton Vale every Thursday morning. Each week will alternate between practical conservation activities and wellbeing activities.
Sessions are designed to be accessible, and we welcome social prescribing referrals. We are especially encouraging people to attend who are looking to develop skills while looking for employment.
Thursday 5th December from 10am – 1pm
Thursday 12th December from 10am – 1pm
We meet at 10am at the Tuck Shop in Clayton Vale, M40 1GR.
Woodland Management Days
Join City of Trees on their Woodland Management days and become a Citizen Forester!
Tasks will include woodland thinning, invasive species removal, litterpicking and more! No experience is required and all tools will be provided.
Click on a date below to find out more and sign up:
Tuesday 3rd December at Bank Bridge Meadow
Wednesday 11th December at Bank Bridge Meadow
Tuesday 17th December at Clayton Vale Green Community Hub
Green Skills Training
Join Groundwork and TCV for monthly Green Skills Training sessions! These sessions are a great way to gain some practical conservation skills as well as understanding the theory behind why we do the work we do.
Upcoming activities:
Thursday 12th December – Woodland Management
Sessions will run from 10am – 1pm. We will meet at the Tuck Shop in Clayton Vale Green Community Hub, Berry Brow, M40 1GR.
Monthly volunteering with Canal & River Trust
Join Canal & River Trust for monthly volunteer days to improve habitats along the Ashton and Rochdale canal.
Activities may include scrub clearance, woodland management, invasive species removal and more!
Join us on Thursday 19th December from 9:30am on Rochdale Canal. Meeting point is on Grimshaw Lane. What3Words: ///muddy.resist.behind
Contact Caitlin to find out more and sign up
For more information about volunteering opportunities, contact our Community Project Lead Fran via Francesca.Sullivan@groundwork.org.uk
