Frampton Cotterell Parish Council runs regular Nature Volunteering / Practical Conservation sessions each month.
Unless otherwise stated, all of these sessions are free to attend and don’t require advanced booking. Everyone is welcome to attend these fun and friendly sessions!
If you would like more information on any of our volunteer activities, please email David on wildlife@framptoncotterell-pc.gov.uk.
Practical Conservation Sessions in May 2025
Hedgehog Watch Week, Monday 5th – Sunday 11th May
The Hedgehog Heroes Here group & Frampton Cotterell Parish Council invite you to take part in our Hedgehog Watch Week. This watch week marks the start of our new and ongoing Hedgehog Watch project. We want to know…
- Where you saw a hedgehog;
- When you saw a hedgehog;
- Whether the hedgehog you saw was alive, dead or roadkill;
- Any other information you think might be useful!
Share your sightings on our online Hedgehog Watch form or by emailing your notes to wildlife@framptoncotterell-pc.gov.uk
St Peter’s Churchyard Volunteers, Saturday 10 May, 9.30AM – 12PM
St Peter’s Church organise this regular volunteer working group to help manage the churchyard for people and wildlife. The churchyard is part of our Community Nature Reserve.
Moth Club, Saturday 10 May, 10AM, The Brockeridge Centre
We’ll be opening up the moth traps from the night before and viewing and identifying the moths we’ve caught. Come along and meet the moths and have a close encounter with local wildlife. No dogs except assistance dogs. No need to book, just turn up!
Mill Lane Community Allotment, Wednesday 14 May, 1-3PM
Join us growing food, trees and wildflowers at our community allotment. New volunteers are always welcome to join our friendly group and spend some quality time outdoors. Refreshments provided. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
Centenary Field Volunteers, Saturday 17 May, 1-3PM
This month we’ll be working on finishing the wildlife pond at Centenary Field. New volunteers are always welcome to join our friendly group and spend some quality time outdoors. Refreshments provided. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
Glebeland Volunteers, Saturday 31 May, 1-3PM
Join us to clear Himalayan Balsam along the river at the Glebeland. Meet at Parsonage Bridge on Rectory Road. New volunteers are always welcome to join our friendly group and spend some quality time outdoors. Refreshments provided. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
Community Nature Reserve
The Community Nature Reserve is a joint project by Frampton Cotterell Nature and Frampton Cotterell Parish Council. From private gardens to public green spaces, we want to create a network of wildlife-friendly spaces across our local area.
By signing up, you’ll get the opportunity to receive free seeds, trees and wildflowers, as well as advice and support on what you can do to help local nature thrive – all for free! Learn more on our Community Nature Reserve page.
Join Our Mailing List!
You can keep up to date with all our free nature sessions by signing up to our Mailing list.
By signing up, you will receive our monthly email newsletter sharing all our planned nature sessions for the upcoming month.