Working Holidays

Spaces are available 9 – 16 June 2012
Holiday Code 12NTX223

To enable volunteers to work on footpaths in the high fells we will be taking this working holiday up to wild camp in a remote mountain area, close to the work site.

To book this holiday, it is essential to first
contact Paul Kear at Boon Crag 015394 41880 or Rob Clarke at High Wray
Basecamp 015394 34633 or email basecamphighwray@nationaltrust.org.uk

Spaces are available 17 – 21 June 2012
Holiday Code 12SSS090

Pond Survey
Holmwood Common is an interesting and diverse property. It is well known for its butterfly populations and magnificent oak trees which are well worth a visit. Holmwood ponds are in need of surveying with a view to preparing a plan
of action. Join in for a few days and maybe meet a Great Crested Newt.

Spaces are available 22 – 24 June 2012
Holiday Code 12XTC019

Take a weekend out and get back to nature by helping to maintain one ofthe newly planted hedgerows in the beautiful Tyntesfield estate. You willneed to be reasonably physically fit to help restore field boundaries. It’s not all work though, the weekend will finish with a gentle stroll around the estate leaving you feeling refreshed.

Spaces are available 24 June – 1 July 2012
Holiday Code 12MTB198

Kinver Edge is a SSSI woodland and heath with a network of paths around the escarpment. The holiday will focus on improving access through path improvements and step construction. We will also spend a small amount of time undertaking survey and mapping of archaeological features.

Spaces are available 30 June – 7 July 2012
Holiday Code 12WTT260

Come and help run the summer countryside education programme for local primary schools. Initially you'll be trained in pond dipping, woodland walks and flower identification, and then you'll use these skills to deliver hands-on activities to small groups of children. You'll get one day off during the week and each day ends at 3pm leaving time to explore.

Spaces are available 13 - 15 July 2012
Holiday code 12STC306

Thistle dismissal. Spend an enjoyable sunny weekend with the ranger and his dog at Hughenden. Come along and help to clear up the parkland in this beautiful estate by digging up thistles. Perfect for those of you wanting a relaxing and rewarding break.

Spaces are available 20 – 22 July 2012
Holiday code 12YSS166

Come and help us undertake surveys of our important moorland habitats. We will be looking at areas where we have been undertaking restoration work and comparing them to areas where we have yet to start. A good level of fitness is required for steep, rough terrain and remote working.