Join us to plant some trees along a riverbank in Ashley with volunteers from Birkin Fly Fishers.

We will be restoring areas of riverbank where they have eroded using native trees, which also boosts the natural habitat as well as restoring areas where riverbank has been lost.

No experience is necessary and all equipment and PPE will be provided for you.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring lunch.

For more information please contact us here.

You are invited to attend BEACON’s fourth Volunteer Thank You Event. 

We will be talking about our successes so far, and what we have planned for next year.

Come along and meet some of your fellow surveyors, River Guardians, willow weavers and balsam bashers, and enjoy some lunch. 

The Coach and Four Pub, Alderley Road, Wilmslow SK9 1PA

Please confirm your attendance by contacting Sal Potts on

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Join us to plant some trees along a riverbank in Woodford with volunteers from Avro Golf Club.

We will be restoring areas of riverbank where they have eroded using native trees, which also boosts the natural habitat as well as restoring areas where riverbank has been lost.

No experience is necessary and all equipment and PPE will be provided for you.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring lunch.

For more information please contact us here.

Please spare a few hours to help us make a big difference to the River Irwell in Salford.
The Irwell is blighted by litter that's accumulated over decades. The new wetlands are brilliant - and Kersal Dale on the opposite bank is beautiful - the river isn't.
We will be removing old tyres, traffic cones, plastics, bikes etc from the riverbank plus a general litter pick for anyone who wants a less strenuous morning.
We will be working with the Salford Ranger Team, and Salford Womens Institute (no calendar photos please ladies)
Everyone welcome to join in - individuals, families, community groups
The gates to the wetlands will be open from 9.30am until 11am - please drive through the gates - keep driving straight ahead - and you will see other cars in the distance.

The beautiful Borsdane Brook, that flows down from Aspull to Pennington Flash/River Glaze is in serious need of some TLC where it flows through the town centre of Hindley.....
We are holding a river clean up event on Sunday 2nd December - and it would be great if you could come and help us.

Borsdane Brook - is a beautiful little waterway - and has fab populations of Kingfishers, Dippers, Wagtails, Brown Trout and lots of mini fish species (though you would never believe this if you saw the brook in Hindley town centre).
As always - meet up/sign in at our blue gazebo - where hot drinks, biscuits and a friendly smile await all volunteers.
Looking forwards to seeing old faces and new.
The MRT Team :)

Habitat Restoration

Come along to Woodford to help us with our habitat restoration working party!

We will be planting native trees and shrubs, and working to protect newly cleared areas now free from invasive species.  We will also be lifting and relocating self-seeded trees, as well as moving brush and piling logs to make a bug hotel and small mammal habitat.  There is something for anyone of any age or ability to get involved in.

Please bring your own lunch.  Tea and Coffee will be provided, as will all equipment and PPE.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and shoes with good ankle support.

Let us know if you’re thinking of coming here

Riverbank Restoration Working Party

Japanese Knotweed Control

  Come along to Ashley to help us with our autmn working party!

  We will be controlling Japanese Knotweed by cutting and injecting herbicide into the stems.  We do this in order to stop this non-native invasive species taking over our native countryside and destroying local habitats.  The tasks include, cutting knotweed, piling up cut stems and injecting.  There is something for anyone of any ability to get involved in.

  You can find out more about the effects Japanese knotweed has on native habitats here

  Please bring your own lunch, or there are shops nearby in town to purchase sandwiches.  Tea and Coffee will be provided, as will all equipment and PPE.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and shoes with good ankle  support.

 Let us know if you’re thinking of coming here

River clean up and walk around the new Salford flood basin and wetlands.
A great opportunity for a close up look at the new wildlife area created by the EA and Salford Council.
All equipment provided - hot drinks and cake too

Japanese Knotweed Control

  Come along to Hale to help us with our autmn working party!

  We will be controlling Japanese Knotweed by cutting and injecting herbicide into the stems.  We do this in order to stop this non-native invasive species taking over our native countryside and destroying local habitats.  The tasks include, cutting knotweed, piling up cut stems and injecting.  There is something for anyone of any ability to get involved in.

  You can find out more about the effects Japanese knotweed has on native habitats here

  Please bring your own lunch, or there are shops nearby in town to purchase sandwiches.  Tea and Coffee will      be provided, as will all equipment and PPE.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and shoes with good ankle  support.

 Let us know if you’re thinking of coming here

A lovely walk through autumn woodland - litter pick as we walk downstream through Woodbank Park, Stockport.
All equipment provided
Drinks/cakes provided

Come along to the Carrs to help us with our winter working party!
We will be planting wildflower bulbs and plug plants, and working to protect newly planted areas. All of this and alongside general clean-up activities including litter picking, mending fences, and planting self-seeded trees. There is something for anyone of any age or ability to get involved in.
Please bring your own lunch, or there are shops nearby in town to purchase sandwiches. Tea and Coffee will be provided, as will all equipment and PPE. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and shoes with good ankle support.
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Our monthly clean up event moves back to the River Tame in Ashton U Lyne - we will be holding a river clean up session and invasive plant removal session. All equipment is provided as well has drinks/cakes.
Everyone welcome

Another chance to get stuck in and make a difference on the River Irk at Alkrington.
Volunteers needed for a river clean up session and a big balsam pull
Drinks and a snack provided
Please wear appropriate clothing
All equipment provided

Join us for a Balsam Bash along Borsdane Brook in Rayner Park. All ages welcome. Gloves and refreshments will be provided. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The River Irwell at Peel Park in Salford needs a good clean out of all the rubbish thats accumulated. Tyres, shopping trolleys, traffic cones etc
Meet at 9am at the Rangers Office (behind the Salford Uni Maxwell Hall Building), M5 4WT.
Please wear appropriate old clothes.
We will provide gloves, safety equipment, drinks and cake.

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Habitat creation day on the River Irk - making brushwood faggots to place into the riverbanks.... stabilising the banks, and making areas of low flow to protect wildlife during flood events.... Everyone welcome,,, all tools provided as well as hot drinks, biscuits and lunch !!

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