Countryside volunteers needed

Volunteering in the countryside is informal, fun and rewarding. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm. Wear suitable old clothes and sturdy footwear. Families are welcome as well as dogs, under supervision. An adult must accompany children under 16 years. Please bring a packed lunch and a drink. Volunteers also join us to survey and record the diverse wildlife of the Borough including woodmice, barn owls, and dragonflies.

How to volunteer

If you are interested in voluteering, email Lucy Harris, Community Ranger at: lucy.harris@wokingham.gov.uk. All tasks are ranger-led with tools and instruction provided. Everybody is welcome and no experience is necessary.

Wednesday conservation volunteers

Volunteers join us on Wednesdays to assist with many practical tasks, such as hedge laying, coppicing and path construction. The group meets at 9.20am to 4pm.

Volunteer opportunities for groups

Specific conservation tasks can be organised for groups. A practical day out with the Countryside Service can be a great team-building exercise whilst giving something back to the community. Groups we have worked with include Microsoft, National Grid, Scout and Church groups and the Shinfield Shambles Morris Dancers. A charge is made for these days.

Friends of groups

Our natures reserves have an active social friends group. They meet regularly to raise issues and discuss the management of the site, as well as helping the Countryside Service with the practical maintenance of the reserves. Email Lucy harris for more details. 

Friends of Lavell’s Lake Local Nature Reserve

Friends of Lavell's Lake hold work parties. These days are not ranger-led. To confirm the work party dates below contact Friends of Lavell's Lake directly.