OCV

Oxford Conservation Volunteers - Undertaking practical nature conservation work in the Oxfordshire region, every Sunday and more.

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There is no local task in Oxford this Sunday, as we are away on our Residential in the Peak District National Park. ⛰️ Normal service resumes next week! https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB

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This Sunday 31, we'll be constructing another timber boardwalk to help public access over a muddy part of the Old Golf Course in Boars Hill. If you were involved last week you'll know roughly what to expect! 🐝 no booking necessary https://t.co/O5qgKnvaEb #oxford

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Sunday, 24th takes us to Boars Hill, to do some boardwalk construction. Over the next 2 Sundays, we will be at this site to help install a number of short boardwalk structures to maintain public access. 🐸 https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB #Oxford

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Tomorrow, 17th, we'll be working at Wolfson College Water Meadows in North Oxford, putting in a new section of fencing. The fencing is vital to enable the cattle grazing that is essential to maintain the meadows🐮. No experience necessary #Oxford 🐭 https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB

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A bit late to send you the news that we have another double weekender! Saturday 9 we are continuing the fencing work at Burgess Field. 🐞Sunday 10 we are at Aston Rowant for some more fencing, and scrub clearing if you fancy something else. 🐝 https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB #Oxford

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One month to go for our residential in the Peak District National Park! ⛰️ We will be volunteering there between June 5-7. There are limited spaces, and OCV members will get advance notice, spaces will open to all after that. ⛰️Join our mailing list to get notified.

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It's a double weekender again for us. Tomorrow, 2nd, we are in North Oxford at Burgess Field Nature Park, helping out with some fences. 🐇Sunday, we visit Milham Ford Nature Park to help with site maintenance.🍄‍🟫 https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB #Oxford #Volunteer

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It's sheep tomorrow! 🐑 Sunday, 26th takes us to Aston Rowant @RowantNNR. We will be helping with the sheep: removing matted fleece from their hind quarters and inspecting/care for their feet. Want something different? There is a footpath to clear as well. https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB

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Tomorrow, Sunday 19 is our annual Tools Day, when we give our shed and bus a good clean. Also sharpening and oiling tools and general cleaning up. This is essential maintenance work that helps future tasks run smoothly. 💪 Pick-ups at the usual times. 🪲https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB

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Tomorrow, 5th, we'll be heading to Crecy Hill in Tackley where we will be removing scrub on a limestone bank beside the railway line. Talk about Easter Sunday with a difference! 🦋 Join us from 9.20am till around 5pm 🐿️ https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB #Oxford #Volunteer

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Happy spring, everyone! 🌺 Come celebrate the sunshine with us, on a task at Aston Rowant NNR, in South Oxfordshire @RowantNNR – that's tomorrow, Sunday 22nd. 🦗We will be removing scrub encroaching on the base Beacon Hill, and repairing a fence. #Oxford https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB

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The plan for tomorrow, Sunday 15, is to coppice hazel in a private woodland in the Chilterns. Coppicing ensures the regeneration of new growth from the coppiced stools, helping prolong the life of the trees, and lets light in. 🌺 https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB #Oxford

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This Sunday, 8th we'll be working at Wolfson College Water Meadows in North Oxford - we will clear scrub in preparation for a new stretch of fencing. If you're on our mailing list, you should have received an email with all task details. 🪲 https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB #Oxford

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We start March with an hedge-laying task, at North Hinksey Nature Reserve, off Botley Road in West Oxford. Some site maintenance and scrub clearing also available.. see what takes your fancy! Sunday, 1st 🍄‍🟫 No experience needed 🪿https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB #Oxford

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⚠️ Unfortunately, due to problems with our van, we cannot offer pick-ups tomorrow (Sunday 22nd) in St. Giles. ⚠️We will however have two cars at the Cowley Road pick-up (Tesco/Boots) at 9.30 who will take volunteers on a first come first served basis. https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB

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No plans for this weekend? There's still time if you want to join us for an epic hedge laying double task: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 we'll be at Long Mead, Swinford, near Eynsham. Just man (and woman) versus a couple hundred metres of hedge! 💪 https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB #Oxford

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Tomorrow, Sunday 8th we're in the village of Kirtlington to lay another stretch of the old hedge that borders the village allotment. 🌸 We'll be picking up volunteers at 9:20 on St Giles outside the Lamb and Flag and 9:30 outside Tesco on Cowley Rd. 🐝 https://t.co/950VqfzYec

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Would you consider becoming an OCV member for 2026? Members can attend our AGM and are entitled to elect the committee of trustees from among their numbers. You'd also get advance notice of any residential trips or training days we plan. More info 👉 https://t.co/f8gfp1UYeX

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We have a double-header of coppicing work this weekend, on both Saturday, 31 and Sunday, 1. 🐖 Two days at Millennium Wood, Eynsham.. why not come along for one, or both? #Volunteering #Oxford 🍄 https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB

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Sunday 25th is our monthly visit to Aston Rowant NNR, for our Reserve Maintenance. Beautiful vistas for sure, along with the satisfaction of being in nature doing something good 🦋 #Volunteering with @RowantNNR 🦇 https://t.co/DmzNuDJIKB