The Green Environment Programme

Green events

Sunday 8th June, 1.30–3.30pm
Burngreave Recreation
Ground Walk
Meet at Pitsmoor Adventure Playground, guided tour around the site sharing ideas, opinions and problems.

9th–14th June
Green Burngreave
Consultation Display
Pop into Burngreave Library and stick your ideas onto the map and fill in a questionnaire.

Tuesday 17th June, 6.30–7.30pm
Ellesmere Park and
Harlestone Street Open Space
Green Burngreave Walk
Women Only. Meet outside St Peter’s Church. A chance for women from all backgrounds to take a guided stroll around the site, and share ideas, problems and opinions.

Thursday 19th June, 6.00pm
Parkwood Springs
Wildflower Walk
An evening guided stroll around Parkwood Springs looking for wildflowers and other plants. Meet at ski village entrance at top of Vale Road.

Saturday 21st June, 1.00–3.00pm
Celebrate the Sun
Come and join us in Abbeyfield Park to celebrate the Summer Solstice with arts and crafts, plus get involved in planning for green spaces.

Thursday 26th June, 6.30–7.30pm
Verdon Recreation Ground
Green Burngreave Walk
Women Only. Meet at Verdon Recreation Centre. A guided stroll around the site, sharing problems, opinions and ideas.

Thursday 10th July, 6.30–7.30pm
Denholme Street Open Space
Green Burngreave Walk
Women Only. Meet outside the Furnival Café, Verdon Street. A guided stroll around the area, sharing opinions, problems and ideas.

Saturday 12th July, 1.00–4.00pm
Guided Walk
Green Environment Roadshow
Abbeyfield Park. Explore Burngreave’s secret green spaces with the Rangers and then afterwards let us know what you want to see on the green spaces.

Thursday 17th July, 2.00–4.00pm
Entomology Training Day
Burngreave Cemetery, meet at Melrose Road entrance. Guided small ‘beastie’ hunt with two experts from SORBY Natural History Society.

Saturday 26th July, 1.00–4.00pm
Wildflower and Butterfly Walk
Parkwood Springs. Meet at entrance at corner of Shirecliffe Lane and Cookswood Road. Guided walk with two local wild flower and butterfly experts.

Saturday 2nd August, 12.30–3.30pm
Fun Day
Green Burngreave Consultation
Osgathorpe Park. Join the Rangers for a variety of fun activities for children and adults. Biscuits and squash provided. Plus plan for your favourite green space.