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Fairfield Community Orchard, Lancaster
Thousands of volunteer days are given each year by community-minded individuals who want to enhance their local park, woodland, cemetery or street. See below for a list of greenspace groups we are aware of in the Lancaster district. Some groups are large and well established, others consist of a few friends meeting informally. All greenspace groups are different, our definition is that they enhance land for more than private benefit, on a voluntary basis.

What they have in common, is an appreciation of the value of enhancing their urban space -   for beauty, edible produce, wildlife and the joy of enabling nature to flourish. Working with other like-minded volunteers builds trust and friendships, reduces stress and strengthens community.

If you are thinking of joining a group, check out the list below. If you are thinking of starting a new group, Lancaster City Council has produced a guide to setting up a Friends group, which can be downloaded from their website here. You can also contact Lancaster Green Spaces directly, we are happy to help. Lancaster District CVS also have volunteering opportunities  - see their website


Greenspace groups in the Lancaster district, with website or email links

Location             Organisation name
Bolton-le-Sands   Thwaite Brow Woods Conservation Group
Halton                  Halton Community Association
Heysham             Greenfingers Community Project at Daisy Bank Allotments
Heysham             Four Seasons Community Allotment
Lancaster             Boys & Girls Club
Lancaster             Castle Area Residents' Association
Lancaster             Friends of De Vitre Gardens

Lancaster             Fairfield Association
Lancaster             Fathers' House
Lancaster             Friends of Barley Cop Woods
Lancaster             Friends of Dale Street Woodland
Lancaster             Friends of Dorrington Road Woods (Greaves)
Lancaster             Friends of Dallas Road Gardens
Lancaster             Friends of Freemans Wood
Lancaster             
Friends of Greaves Park
Lancaster             Friends of Miss Whalley’s Field
Lancaster             Friends of Palatine Recreation Ground
Lancaster
             Palatine Projects Group
Lancaster             Friends of Ryelands Park
Lancaster             Friends of Scotch Quarry Park - also on Facebook

Lancaster             Friends of the Storey Gardens
Lancaster             Friends of the Triangle

Lancaster             Friends of Williamson Park
Lancaster             Greaves Forage Gardens (an Incredible Edibles project)
Lancaster             Environmental Volunteering, Lancaster University
Lancaster             Highfield Regeneration Project
Lancaster             Lancaster Leisure Park - Fork 2 Fork
Lancaster             Moorside Fields
Lancaster             Marsh Community Centre (an Incredible Edibles project)
Lancaster             Christchurch Mini-Orchard (an Incredible Edibles project)
Lancaster             Ridge Community Orchard (an Incredible Edibles project)
Lancaster             Skerton Community Centre
Lancaster             St John's Hospice - grounds & garden volunteer
Lancaster             Volunteering unit, University of Cumbria
Lancaster             Whalley Playing Fields (Miss Whalley's Field)
Morecambe          Friends of Happy Mount Park
Morecambe          Friends of Regent Park
         


Contact details for allotments can be found on the City Council's website here
- any additions or corrections? Please let us know, using the contact form

Other organisations running greenspace projects - most have volunteer opportunities

Lancaster            Incredible Edible Lancaster
Lancaster            Piccadilly Garden
Lancaster            Claver Hill Community Farm
Morecambe         Transition Morecambe
Silverdale            The Woodlands Rural Centre
Lune valley          Lune Valley Beekeepers
Various               Lune Rivers Trust
Various               Lancaster Beekeepers
Various               Butterfly Conservation
Various               Lancaster & District Conservation Volunteers
Various               Lancashire Association of Village & Community Halls
Various               North Lancashire Wildlife Trust
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