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Friends of Marton Mere – Habitat Conservation Volunteers

Blackpool Parks and Green Open Spaces

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

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

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.

Where does this role take place?

Marton Mere Visitors Centre
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 4XN

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Register your interest

Advertised by Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde

Register your interest
  • Details
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
    Need to come with an adult
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance

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