Become a conservation volunteer (pick up/drop off point SO19)

About this , opportunity

Would you like to help us improve the local area?

If you fancy a day outdoors in Southampton, or are passionate about the environment consider volunteering with us at Sholing Valleys!

We’re a dedicated group of volunteers committed to conserving Millers Pond Local Nature Reserve and educating the community about its importance.

We have a wide variety of tasks available for you to choose from. This ranges from light duties to some heavier tree work:

  • Litter picking
  • Path widening
  • Pond Lily Clearance
  • Wildflower / meadow survey
  • Copse clearance
  • Removal of invasive species
  • Tree clearance
  • Tree planting (Autumn/winter)
  • Path laying
    Timetable:
    We usually run the event as follows:
    10.00: Arrival + Introductions
    10.10: Leave centre: Lock up + take tools to site
    10.20: Tool box talk/task introduction/begin work
    12.30: Break for lunch
    13.15: End lunch. Head back to task
    3.30: Pack down tools. Head back to Centre clean up.
    4.00: End of day.Health and Safety
    All tools will be provided to carry out the work, and tool box safety talks will be given prior to a task.
    Please read the Risk Assessment, if you have any questions or concerns please speak to a member of the Sholing Valleys team. We are covered by Public Liability Insurance.
    We suggest that people wear clothing that will cover their arms and legs to protect from the brambles, hawthorn and other spiky things! Footwear like sturdy walking boots, wellingtons, or robust trainers are best.
    Please bring your own sun cream and water.
    Sholing Valleys volunteers are trained outdoor first aiders.

Getting here
We ask that people use sustainable forms of transport to reach the site.
We are located on Station Road, in Sholing, Southampton. We are served by the Number 19 bus from First. It passes by every ten minutes. We are less than 0.1 miles from the Sholing train station.

We do have a small car park for those that are unable to use public transport, walk or cycle.

For SAT NAV the postcode is Sholing Valleys Study Centre, Station Road, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 8FP
Our building has a small kitchen, and separate toilets.

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About Sholing Valleys Study Centre

Spanning around 20 acres, Miller’s Pond is Southampton’s largest and most diverse Local Nature Reserve. Since 1988, Sholing Valleys Study Centre has been working as a registered charity to preserve Miller’s Pond its surrounding areas, whilst educating the public about this unique environment and the wildlife found here.

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