Friends of Marton Mere – Habitat Conservation Volunteers
Friends of Marton Mere – Habitat Conservation Volunteers
Posted for Blackpool Parks and Green Open Spaces
Posted by Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde website to express your interest.
Our volunteers play a vital role in managing and enhancing habitats within Marton Mere Nature Reserve. This unique site supports a diverse range of plants and wildlife including rare and protected species while also providing a beautiful natural space for people to enjoy.
By joining our practical workdays, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, meet like-minded people, and make a real difference in conserving this important local habitat.
Activities include:
Reedbed, grassland, woodland, scrub, and pond management
Coppicing, pruning, and hedge laying
Habitat creation and seasonal conservation tasks
Invasive species control
What skills do I need?
This role would suit people who:
Like being outside in all weathers
Enjoy working as part of a team
Have a good level of health and fitness
Have a passion for the natural environment and wildlife
Details
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
When is this role available?
When: 03/04/2026 - 03/04/2027
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We meet at the Marton Mere Visitors Centre. You will need to go through Haven Holiday Park to get to us. If you ask security for directions, they will pass them on.
Location:
Marton Mere Visitors Centre
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 4XN
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde website to express your interest.
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