Join us at Crackshall Meadow to help us remove the ragwort ahead of Nathan doing the hay cuts. We will be pulling/digging out the ragwort we can find, and removing it so that it does not get into the hay going for animal feed.

Terrain: Sloping field, may be muddy underfoot.

What you need to know

All activities are subject to change at short notice due to inclement weather or other circumstances.
Our minibus can take you to the site, picking up at 9.45am from Coalbrookdale Community Centre on Darby Road. Or meeting on site. (Volunteers are informed each week if we will be using the minibus)
If you will be travelling in the minibus, please inform us in advance to ensure there are enough seats.
Bring sturdy footwear (preferably steel toe-capped boots for practical activities), outdoor clothing, waterproofs, refreshments and packed lunch.
We provide tea/coffee and biscuits in the morning break.
We will provide tools, training, gloves, hard hats, goggles, hand sanitizer.
Please use only the trust’s tools for insurance purposes.
16/17-year-olds will be asked to provide parental permission before taking part.
Please check your Tetanus injections are up-to-date.

If you are not registered as a volunteer with the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, but would like to get involved as a volunteer, please send an email to vco@severngorge.org.uk.

Volunteering @ Crackshall