Training & Volunteering

Perhaps you'd like to learn a new skill – or use a little spare time and your existing skills to do something positive in Bowland or the surrounding countryside?

Why not take a look at the opportunities below, to see if any of them are right for you?

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Opportunities

Training 

Hedge Laying Training

Hedges are an important part of the Forest of Bowland landscape and hedge laying plays a key role in maintaining the health of these living boundaries. 

Learn the basics from experienced tutors on these subsidised 2-day, practical courses in the Forest of Bowland.

2nd & 3rd December 2026 (Location TBC)

For details, including cost and booking link, please go to:  https://www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=4518319

9th & 10th March 2027 (Sawley)

For details, including cost and booking link, please go to: 

https://www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=4518345

Volunteering

(Please note that the details below are given for information/interest only. Responsibility for external sessions lies with the organisers and we advise you contact them directly to decide if their activities are suitable for you.)

Friends of Bowland

The Friends of Bowland is an independent volunteer organisation undertaking regular tasks and organising walks in and around Bowland.  They are open to all and welcome new members (although you don't have to join to go along).

To find out more, please email Martin Charlesworth at:  friendsofbowland@gmail.com 

 

Lancashire County Council Countryside Service

To find out more, please email: countryside@lancashire.gov.uk

 

Wyre Coast and Countryside Service

To find out more, please visit: Outdoors, coast and parks volunteering – Wyre Council

 

Lune Rivers Trust

To find  out more, please visit: Get Involved - Lune Rivers Trust

 

Ribble Rivers Trust

To find out more, please visit: Join our conservation volunteers - Ribble Rivers Trust

 

Wyre Rivers Trust

To find out more, please visit: Volunteer | Wyre Rivers Trust

 

Forestry England

To find out more, please visit: Volunteering at Gisburn | Forestry England

 

RSPB

To find out more, please visit: RSPB Volunteering Opportunities

 

The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside

To find out more, please visit: Volunteer | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside

 

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

To find out more, please visit: Volunteer| YWT