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Contact: Dennis Roe, Countryside Ranger/Conservation Volunteer Co-ordinator
Telephone: 07717701296 : Email: dennis.roe@doncaster.gov.uk
Why not become a Don Gorge Conservation Volunteer!
The practical group was set up January 2006, and carries out a range of practical improvement projects across the Don Gorge, including:
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please ensure that you are equipped with sensible outdoor clothing and sturdy boots, along with a packed lunch and a drink. All tools and equipment will be provided.
Meet at the Landings Car Park, off Nursery Lane, Lower Sprotbrough (near to The Boat Inn pub).
The day usually runs from 10am through to 3.3o pm, depending on weather and the time of year.
Having built the bench, some of the volunteers have a rest DATES FOR
2009
January 13th and 27th
February 10th and 24th
March 10th and 24th
April 7th and 21st
May 5th and 19th
June 2nd, 16th and 30th
July 14th and 28th
August 11th and 25th
September 8th and 22nd
October 6th and 20th
November 3rd and 17th
December 1st and 15th
Activities may change according to need and weather.
Become a Volunteer Shepherd!
A flock of Hebridean sheep have now been installed to graze the very important grassland on Nursery Lane in Sprotbrough in order to preserve the habitat and important species of grasses, orchids and other wild flowers. Local residents and volunteers have volunteered to be 'shepherds' to look after the flock .
 Arrival Day
New members are always welcome. Contact Dennis or just turn up on the day.
 Volunteers demonstrate dry-stone-walling at the Doncaster Country Fair
held at Cusworth Hall on 17 August 2008
For more information about volunteering, please contact:
Dennis Roe, West Area Countryside Ranger Telephone: 07717701296
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