Volunteering opportunities in the Manifold Valley with other organisations
In addition to river monitoring and the Nature in Your Neighbourhood project, there are a number of other ways to volunteer to help nature in the Manifold Valley
Himalayan Balsam Pulling
Peak Park Conservation Volunteers would love you to join them in helping look after the biodiversity of the Manifold Valley by removing Himalayan Balsam - no experience required!
In these sessions you will:
Learn why Himalayan Balsam is such a problem for biodiversity and potential flooding
Learn how to pull Himalayan Balsam to ensure it is removed effectively
Be part of a group making a huge difference, protecting and improving the biodiversity of the area
Explore areas of the valley you may not have visited before
If you are interested in joining any of the Himalayan Balsam pulling sessions taking place in 2026 on the following dates contact us and we will put you in touch with Rose Clarke, Peak Park Engagement Ranger:
7th July
25th July
18th August
12/15th September TBC
3rd October TBC
If you would like to join in with other activities run by Peak Park Conservation Volunteers you can find out more here.
Volunteering with the National Trust
A small group of ManifoldCAN volunteers braved the very cold, wet weather in February 2026 to help the National Trust plant hedges in Grindon, helping create vital wildlife corridors in years to come.
ManifoldCAN hopes to continue to support National Trust conservation activities in the Manifold Valley, so if you'd like to help look after and create new wildlife habitats, watch this space!
You can also find out more about National Trust volunteering throughout the Peak District here
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
In addition to participating in Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's Nature in Your Neighbourhood project, you can find out about more SWT volunteering opportunities across the whole of Staffordshire here.