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Contact: Dennis Roe, Countryside Ranger/Conservation Volunteer Co-ordinator
Telephone: 07717701296 : Email: dennis.roe@doncaster.gov.uk
Why not become a Don Gorge Conservation Volunteer!
The practical group was set up January 2006, and carries out a range of practical improvement projects across the Don Gorge, including:
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please ensure that you are equipped with sensible outdoor clothing and sturdy boots, along with a packed lunch and a drink. All tools and equipment will be provided.
Meet at the Landings Car Park, off Nursery Lane, Lower Sprotbrough (near to The Boat Inn pub).
The day usually runs from 10am through to 3.3o pm, depending on weather and the time of year.
Having built the bench, some of the volunteers have a rest DATES FOR
2010
January 12th and 26th February 9th and 23rd March 9th and 23rd April 6th and 20th May 4th and 18th June 1st, 15th and 29th July 13th and 27th August 10th and 24th September 7th and 21st October 5th and 19th November 2nd, 16th and 30th December 14th Activities will vary according to need and weather.
HEBRIDEAN SHEEP
From 2009, a flock of Hebridean sheep will be installed in Autumn each year to graze the very important grassland on Nursery Lane in Sprotbrough in order to preserve the habitat and important species of grasses, orchids and other wild flowers. Local residents and volunteers have volunteered to be 'shepherds' to look after the flock .
 Arrival Day 2009
New members are always welcome. Contact Dennis or just turn up on the day.
 Volunteers demonstrate dry-stone-walling at the Doncaster Country Fair
held at Cusworth Hall on 17 August 2008
For more information about volunteering, please contact:
Dennis Roe, West Area Countryside Ranger Telephone: 07717701296
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