Common Conservation Volunteering Session

Spend a rewarding afternoon out on the Common helping to care for one of our most valued green spaces. These sessions are led by our knowledgeable Southampton City Council Rangers, who will guide you through practical conservation tasks and share insights into the wildlife, habitats, and seasonal management that keep the Common thriving.

It's a friendly, relaxed way to get involved, learn something new, and make a real difference to the landscape. Whether you're a regular volunteer or just curious to give it a try, you'll be warmly welcomed.

Venue: Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre, The Common

Suitability: Ages 18+

Check-in: from 12:50, at the Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre

PLEASE NOTE: a few additional tickets will be available on the day, on a first-come-first-served basis.

Accessibility: Venue has limited access to wheelchair users. Participants need to have reasonable mobility and good confidence in following visual cues/instructions.

This event is organised by the School of Biological Sciences and is taking place as part of (SOTSEF), 6th - 15th March 2026.

Please contact the event organiser through [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the event you are booking.

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