Nature reserve volunteers make a vital contribution to our work by carrying out a wide variety of practical tasks on the majority of our 34 nature reserves.
Whether you want to learn some traditional countryside skills, such as coppicing, hedge laying and fencing, or just want to get out in the fresh air and burn up some energy through scrub clearance or path maintenance, our practical nature conservation programmes offer something for everyone.
Conservation work is both interesting and varied, but most of all it will help create a better environment for the wildlife of Leicestershire and Rutland.
Our practical nature conservation work programmes provides great opportunities to develop new skills, make friends, learn about the countryside, and visit interesting nature reserves in your local area. No previous experience is needed.
Existing volunteers vary from students looking to gain experience to residents wanting to get involved with looking after their local environment and the newly retired with time to spare.
Volunteers must be aged 18 or over. Vulnerable individuals may only attend if accompanied by a responsible adult. Please speak to the task leader before attending.
Click here to see our volunteer guidelines for more information.
Join the Midweek group who go out every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday on a wide variety of nature reserves throughout Leicestershire & Rutland
Participate in the Sunday group – the 2nd Sunday of the month is spent in the Charnwood area
Assist a Nature Reserve volunteer group focussed on a specific nature reserve
Help with practical nature conservation tasks at Rutland Water Nature Reserve
A five mile circular walk around the Heart of the National Forest
