***PLEASE NOTE*** This event has been postponed and will be resheduled at a later date due to incoming syorm Dennis... We are returning to the River Tame 10am - 1pm Saturday 15th February.

A "in" river and riverbank clean up, meeting at the far end of the Roaches Lock Inn car park in Mossley OL5 5BB, look for our MRT Gazebo (please only park in the pub car park if you intend to use the pub afterwards).

Mersey Rivers Trust staff and volunteers who have waders will enter the river to remove any debris or rubbish we find. Those who do not wish to enter the river or don't have waders will assist from the bank to remove the debris, rubbish and any litter from the bank to the collection point. 

Chest or thigh waders required, we do have some available sizes to use. *Please note advance notice is required so we can check we have your size and then bring along.

All equipment and required PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests, safety glasses and life jackets where necessary) will be provided including hot drinks and chocolate biscuits...

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather conditions on the day.

It's great fun - it's rewarding - and you can make a big difference.

Join us on the bank of the River Irwell for a 10.30am start off Cowling St, for a litter pick.
We will be litter picking the river bank adjacent to Cowling St down the eastern bank of the Irwell down to the red footbridge.

All equipment provided (gloves, hi-viz vests, litter pickers and bin bags).

Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions on the day.

Join us on the bank of the River Mersey for a 10.30am start at the bottom of Vale Rd, Stockport for a litter pick.

We will be litter picking the area starting at Vale Rd down the northern bank of the Mersey to Manchester Rd bridge.

All equipment provided (gloves, hi-viz vests, litter pickers and bin bags).

Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions on the day.

We will be adding posts and adding willow to previously built leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using 'Natural Flood Management' techniques to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties. No experince neccessary.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited, further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (preferably wellington boots) and bring along a packed lunch.

We are returning to the River Irwell at Kersal wetlands on Sunday 26th Janurary . A little work party to clean up the river bank. A 10am start - Drive through the gates of Kersal wetlands on Littleton Rd Salford near the Racecourse Hotel M7 3SE and follow the signs/directions to our blue gazebo.

All equipment provided including hot drinks and chocolate biscuits... in exchange for a couple of hours hard graft .

It's great fun - it's rewarding - and you can make a big differnce.

We will be adding posts and adding willow to previously built leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using 'Natural Flood Management' techniques to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties. No experince neccessary.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited, further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (preferably wellington boots) and bring along a packed lunch.

We will be adding posts and adding willow to previously built leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using 'Natural Flood Management' techniques to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties. No experince neccessary.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited, further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (preferably wellington boots) and bring along a packed lunch.

Join us for some riverbank restoration at Riverside Park in Macclesfield. We'll be harvesting willow that grows along the Bollin and weaving it to create spiling which we'll install tactically to collect sediment and reinforce eroding areas of the riverbank. It should be a really fun and rewarding day so come and get stuck in.

Meet at 9:30 at the Riverside Park car park, SK10 2SL. The session will run until 3pm. Please bring lunch and wear some warm clothes and sensible footwear - preferably wellies. All equipment will be provided as hot drinks and biscuits. Everyone is welcome.

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like and more information.

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.

A much needed river clean up session on the river Mersey below the weir pool near the pyramid in Stockport.
10am start - All equipment and hot drinks provided.
This event is limited to a maximum of 20 volunteers for Health & Safety reasons -- So can you please only confirm your attendance if you are 100% sure you can take part.

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.

Join us to plant some trees along a riverbank in Woodford, Wilmslow 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.

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.

EVENT CANCELLED

- Apologies to everyone who was planning to attend but this event has had to be cancelled due to high river levels -

Please refer to the events page for other upcoming opportunities

Join us to carry out restoration of a riverbank in Macclesfield with Cheshire East Rangers. We will be restoring areas of riverbank where they have eroded using willow and hazel rods, which also boosts the natural habitat as well as restoring areas where riverbank has been lost.  We will also be using willow from our plantation created in 2018.

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

For more information please contact us here.

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.

What is it?

Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant from Taiwan and Japan that takes over large areas and stops our native plants from growing. The only way to stop it is to treat it with herbicide in the autumn, which affects the root system and slows down re-growth.

How can I help?

Join us for a mammoth stem injecting session!  It’s easy for anyone to do; there are various tasks and you will not need to handle herbicide.  This will also really help the local environment.  To find out more about Japanese Knotweed please visit here.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and shoes with proper ankle support, and bring lunch.  All equipment and PPE will be provided.

For more information and to book a place please contact us here

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.