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 | Meeting Point/What3Words Pinpoint* | Task | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | ||||
| Thursday 22 May 2025 10am-1pm |
Marsden Park Café, Nelson | Meet at the car park ///daring.outbursts.animate |
Sensory Garden improvements | Sturdy footwear, suitable clothing for the weather |
| Tuesday 27 May 2025 10am-1pm |
Barrowford Park, Barrowford | Meet at the Memorial Garden ///arriving.lightens.people |
Memorial Garden improvements | Sturdy footwear, suitable clothing for the weather |
| June 2025 | ||||
| Sunday 1 June 2025 1pm-3pm |
Victoria Park, Nelson | Meet at the Bandstand ///juicy.quest.hidden |
Balsam bashing | Sturdy footwear, drinks/ lunch, sun protection |
| Friday 13 June 2025 10am-12pm |
Ball Grove Park, Colne | Meet at the cafe ///quarrel.gladiator.barstool |
Balsam bashing and litter picking | Sturdy footwear, suitable clothing for the weather |
| Saturday 14 June 2025 11am-4pm |
Lomeshaye Nature Reserve Lake, Nelson | Meet at the Lake ///arena.amending.gobblers |
Removing the old and building a new dipping platform in the marsh | Sturdy footwear, suitable clothing for the weather, drinks and lunch |
| July 2025 | ||||
| Tuesday 8 July 2025 6pm-8pm |
Heyhead Park, Brierfield | Meet at the Park Lane entrance ///friend.video.banana |
Footpath edging, litter picking and weed management | Sturdy footwear, suitable clothing for the weather |
| Saturday 12 July 2025 1pm-3pm |
Marsden Park Café, Nelson | Meet at the car park ///daring.outbursts.animate |
Painting and benches and bedding improvements | Sturdy footwear, suitable clothing for the weather |
| Tuesday 22 July 2025 6pm-8pm |
Walverden Park, Nelson | Meet at the park ///often.comical.edgy |
Footpath edging, litter picking and weed management | Sturdy footwear, suitable clothing for the weather |
| August 2025 | ||||
| Thursday 14 August 2025 10am-1pm |
Sough Park, A56 between Kelbrook and Earby | Meet at the park | Bedding improvements, edging footpaths and cleaning benches | Sturdy footwear, suitable clothing for the weather |
| September 2025 | ||||
| Saturday 20 September 2025 11am-3pm |
Heyhead Park, Brierfield | Meet at the Park Lane entrance ///friend.video.banana |
Meet, greet and give it a go! Pendle staff will be on site with a few different tasks to try as well as discuss how you can get involved in regular volunteering in the park |
Drop-in session |
| Weekly Volunteering Groups | ||||
| Every Wednesday | Countryside Access Volunteers | Various locations throughout Pendle | Full day projects including replacing stiles with gates, vegetation clearance, bridge building and more | See below for more information |
*We use the what3words app to provide an exact 3-word location so you can easily find the volunteering meeting point. You can download the free app here.
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.