Volunteering in our green spaces
Volunteer opportunities
If you’d like to volunteer to help improve green spaces in the Pendle please email parks@pendle.gov.uk to book on.
Dates for volunteering events
| Date and Time | Location | Activity | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | |||
|
Saturday 18th October, 1-3pm |
Clough Mill – Barnoldswick (Meet at Walmsgate Carpark, Barnoldswick BB18 5PS) |
Clearing footpaths of weeds, leaves and debris and cutting back of branches/ brambles. | Sturdy footwear and suitable clothing |
| Saturday 25th October, 1-3pm |
Marsden Park Café, Nelson (Meet by the café, BB9 7BW) |
Bulb planting- A variety of bulbs secured by the Friends Group to be planted, ready to burstinto life in the spring. | Sturdy footwear and suitable clothing |
| November 2025 | |||
| Saturday 1st November, 1-3pm |
Greenfield Nature Reserve (Meet at the reserve carpark, Greenfield Rd, Colne BB8 9PQ) |
Replacing railings on steps and bridge repairs | Sturdy footwear and suitable clothing |
| December 2025 | |||
| Sunday 7th December, 12-2pm |
Walverden Park (Meet at St Georges Road entrance, BB9 0YA) |
Coppicing and tree works |
Sturdy footwear and suitable clothing |
| Trawden Friday 12th December, 12:30-2:30pm |
Trawden (Meet by footpath entrance, Cotton Tree Lane, Colne BB8 7BJ) |
Cotton Tree Lane - Starky Bottoms footpath widening and vegetation management. | Sturdy footwear and suitable clothing |
| Weekly Volunteering Groups | |||
| Every Wednesday | Countryside Access Volunteers | Full day projects including replacing stiles with gates, vegetation clearance, bridge building and more | See below for more information |
Countryside Access Volunteers
We also have the Countryside Access Volunteer Group who meet every Wednesday, throughout the year.
These full day projects include replacing stiles with gates, vegetation clearance, bridge building and more.
Booking for these events is essential. For more information, please contact our Countryside Access Officer at tom.partridge@pendle.gov.uk.
Gib Hill Nature Reserve community group
Gib Hill Nature Reserve has recently been designated as a Local Nature Reserve, and it needs the support of local people to thrive.
The volunteer group, known as the Gib Hill Guardians, plays a vital role in helping to protect, enhance, and maintain this special space. There are a range of volunteering opportunities available, and everyone is welcome—whether you’re looking to get stuck in with hands-on conservation work or just want to stay informed.
To find out more or to stay updated about upcoming volunteering days, please visit the Gib Hill Guardians Facebook page.