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Himalayan balsam
As its name suggests, Himalayan balsam is from the Himalayas and was introduced here in 1839. It now an invasive weed of riverbanks and ditches, where it prevents native species from growing.
The Volunteering Difference - A visit to Barlow Common Task Day
Telling our Story volunteer and Barlow Common Task Day Volunteer, Howard Roddie finds out why the Barlow Common task day volunteering team keeps coming back for more each fortnight.
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The power of volunteering and community - Beki's story
Volunteering can be a lifeline for many, providing purpose, stability and a link to people and community. I recently met Beki, who talked to be openly and from the heart about herself and what…
LSC volunteering
LSC volunteering
Trial to tackle UK’s ‘prettiest invasive species’ in Yorkshire an early success
A biological trial to tackle one of the UK’s most pervasive and iconic invasive species has shown early success, says Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
Celebrating Student Volunteering Week
Nineteen students from eight countries and five University staff volunteered to assist Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, at Water Haigh Woodland Park this week.
Not all volunteering involves mud...
Whilst YWT is unquestionably all about the things we do outside, none of this could happen without the things that have to be done inside. Howard Roddie took the bus to York to find out more about…
Practical conservation task days
Join us for a practical conservation task day!
Volunteer consultation - restarting volunteering during Covid-19
Thank you to our volunteers for taking part in the survey. It has provided valuable feedback regarding restarting our volunteering programme. You can read the report in this article.
Dam Busters - A Task Day at Adel Dam
The last time Howard Roddie was anywhere near Adel Dam, he forgot his running shoes. This time he forgot his Wellies. Read on to find out how he coped, how he discovered a new dance and met…