Practical Nature Reserve Volunteer

Practical Nature Reserve Volunteer

Organisation role · Flexible hours
GL20 7RW, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
OutdoorsGardeningConstruction
Nature & sustainability

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Tewkesbury Nature Reserve
#52906
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Summary

Help us maintain the nature reserve for wildlife and people.

Detailed description

What will I be doing?

Practical reserve management and maintenance with a group of volunteers. Tasks can include scrub cutting, hedgelaying, reed cutting, path clearance, and a range of other jobs. Any training you need will be given on the day and all tools are provided.


How much time do I need to commit?

Currently we run work days on the second Saturday of the month (10am-12.30pm), and the third Wednesday of the month (10am-3pm). You are always able to leave before the finish time if you wish. Once you're on our mailing list you’ll receive notification in advance of work days. You can come as little or as often as you like. 


Where do we meet?

Usually at the car park off the A38 roundabout close to Wheatpieces pub, nearest postcode GL207RW. Sometimes we might meet at other entrances or at the work site - we will let you know by e-mail where the meeting point for each task will be.


What do I need to bring?

You’ll need to wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty and strong footwear such as walking boots. In the winter the site can be very wet so wellies are advisable. We can provide gloves but you may prefer to bring your own gardening /work gloves. We will stop for a mid-morning break and lunch so bring a snack, flask and packed lunch. In the summer it gets very hot out in the fields so bring plenty of water to drink, a hat and sun-cream.

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About Tewkesbury Nature Reserve

Our Mission

Establish, develop and maintain a healthy and thriving community nature reserve, by protecting, improving, and conserving the natural environment, and enhancing the biodiversity of the site.
Make the reserve accessible to the public as a place for recreation, education, and the promotion of health and wellbeing, while balancing the needs of visitors with those of the natural environment.
Develop the reserve as an outdoor learning environment, and promote an understanding and appreciation of freshwater wetlands, nature and wildlife across all age groups through active community participation.
Reinstate and support natural hydrological processes, re-naturalise watercourses and create new wetland areas, creating new spaces for nature and improving the site’s ability to retain water, and playing a part in reducing flooding.
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