Northam Burrows Rangers call for volunteers to help with countryside conservation tasks this Autumn

If you enjoy spending time outdoors, learning new skills or meeting new people, you might want to look at the volunteering opportunities available with the Rangers at Torridge District Council.

Volunteer recruitment is underway once again for an exciting new programme of conservation projects throughout the Autumn to help care for green spaces and beaches in Torridge.

This year's projects start with wildflower meadow management works at Northdown Road, Bideford on Wednesday 20 August, followed by:

• Wednesday 3 September, Wildflower verge management, Cattle Market car park, Bideford.
• Wednesday 10 September, Water germander survey – Northam Burrows.
• Wednesday 24 September, Bumblebee area conservation – Northam Burrows.
• Sunday 28 September, MCS Great British Beach Clean (2-4pm) - Westward Ho! slipway.
• Wednesday 8 October, Boardwalk construction – Kenwith Valley, Bideford.
• Sunday 19 October, Beach Clean (11am-1pm) - Westward Ho! Slipway
• Wednesday 22 October, Dune Fencing – Northam Burrows.
• Thursday 6 November, Scrub clearance at Bideford skate park (working with Bideford Sustainability Group).
• Sunday 23 November, Beach Clean (2pm-4pm) - Westward Ho! Slipway
• Wednesday 26 November, Bramble control - Northam Burrows.
• Wednesday 3 December, Beach Clean (10am-12pm) - Westward Ho! Slipway

Councillor Cheryl Cottle Hunkin - Lead Member for Culture and Community Engagement said:

"It's great to see this new programme of volunteering events put together by our rangers, which will help care for our lovely green spaces and beaches in Torridge. It's such a brilliant way for people to learn new skills and get closer to nature, as well as a lovely way for the community to get to know one another. I hope people reading this will be inspired to get in touch, get outdoors and join in with this important work.”

All volunteer events are free to attend and usually take place between 10am and 3pm. All equipment will be provided but pre-booking is essential. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary.

Please email northam.burrows@torridge.gov.uk or call 01237 479708 for more information.