A green oasis in South Leeds is offering lots of free opportunities for those who’d like to lend a hand over the coming months. Skelton Grange Environment Centre in Stourton has a wide variety of events coming up where you can do your bit to help the environment.
From hedgelaying to litter picking, from learning to scythe a wildflower meadow to making hedgerow jam, there’s bound to be something to interest everyone. You can even learn to carve a spoon! A full list of events and opportunities is available on the centre’s website www.skeltongrange.org.uk/volunteering_events.html – get in touch and book your place now.
“This is a great opportunity for anyone with a bit of spare time and enthusiasm to come along and learn some new skills, get some fresh air and get active”, said Project Officer Toby Roberts. “There’s no long-term commitment needed, just come along for a day and give it a try”.
Skelton Grange Environment Centre is an innovative environmental education project in South Leeds, which is a partnership between BTCV and National Grid with support from Leeds City Council. It offers a range of fun, hands-on environmental education activities for schoolchildren which aim to encourage an interest in the natural world.