Sunday, 25th Oct – Fen Cut & Rake, Lye Valley, Oxford Scything and raking this rare fen habitat to keep wildflowers thriving. 🌼 Clocks go back last night — don't be late! Wellies essential. #Volunteering ocv.org.uk

Friday, 16th – Sunday, 18th Oct – Residential Trip, Wye Valley A special autumn weekend in the Wye Valley near Symonds Yat! 🦅 Coppicing, scrub clearance and more — plus a possible walk to King Arthur's Cave. There is no regular task this weekend! ocv.org.uk

Sunday, 11th Oct – Reserve Maintenance, Aston Rowant NNR Autumn colours in the beech woods of the Chilterns — come check them with us today. 🍂 Scrub clearance on the slopes or in the woods. ⚠️ Pickup will be affected by Ox Half Marathon - check email ⚠️ ocv.org.uk

Spend your Sundays (and some Saturdays!) outdoors making a real difference. 🦋 Join the OCV mailing list for upcoming conservation tasks across Oxfordshire — all welcome, no experience needed. #Oxford #Volunteer ocv.org.uk

Sunday, 4th Oct – Scrub Control, Wolfson College Water Meadows Restoring the historic hedge line dividing the north and south meads. 🌿 Tackling the thick scrub that's taken over — sign up to the mailing list for access details! #Volunteering ocv.org.uk

Saturday, 3rd Oct – Meadow & Reedbed Mow & Rake, Burnt Mill Meadow, Old Marston A rare Saturday task at this beautiful Cherwell floodplain site. 🌾 We'll mow the flower bank and cut the reedbed if conditions allow. Wellies recommended! #Oxford ocv.org.uk

Sunday, 27th September – Fen Cut & Rake at Louie Memorial Fields, North Hinksey The season's first fen cut! 🌿 Spring-fed habitat work with slashers and scythes, plus willow work if numbers allow. Bring wellies — and a friend! #Volunteering ocv.org.uk

Sunday, 20th September – Reserve Maintenance at Aston Rowant NNR Back to the escarpment with views over Aylesbury Vale. 🦅 Chalk grassland work to support the butterflies and wildflowers that depend on it. #Oxford ocv.org.uk

Sunday, 13th September – Reedbed Cut & Rake at Trap Grounds A pocket of countryside in north Oxford. 🐦 Cutting and raking head-high reedbed to keep it healthy — wellies recommended! Come and lend a hand. #Volunteering ocv.org.uk

Sunday, 6th September – Ditch Dredging at Aston's Eyot A muddy one! 🐸 Dredging the Shire Lake Ditch to improve water flow and quality on this Thames-side island site. #Oxford ocv.org.uk

Sunday, 30th August – Meadow Mow & Rake at Cuxham Our tenth consecutive year mowing this meadow! 🌾 We'll cut back encroaching scrub too, then raft it off with tarps. Come be part of the tradition! #Volunteering ocv.org.uk

Sunday, 23rd August – Scrub Control at Long Mead, Swinford Helping turn floodplain fields by the Thames into wildflower meadows. 🌼 Today's job: popping young scrub to clear the way. Join us for a day volunteering outdoors #Oxford ocv.org.uk

Sunday, 16th August – Reserve Maintenance at Aston Rowant NNR Back to the chalk slopes of the Chilterns. 🦅 Sheep-grazed grassland makes brilliant butterfly habitat. No experience needed, just bring enthusiasm... and sunscreen! #Volunteering ocv.org.uk

Want to know what OCV is up to each week? 🦉 Join our mailing list and get full task details straight to your inbox — locations, times, and what to bring. Never miss a chance to get outdoors and help local nature reserves thrive! 🌿 #Volunteering ocv.org.uk

Sunday, 9th August – Reedbed Mow & Rake at Iffley Island A high-summer highlight! 🌅 Cutting and raking sedge and reeds along the Thames to help the fritillaries thrive, with scythe tuition if time allows. 🦋 #Oxford ocv.org.uk

Sunday, 2nd August – Meadow Mow & Rake at Hogacre Common Scything and raking this former sports field, now a community Eco Park. 🦗 Third year running — slowly turning it into a flower meadow! 🌷 New faces welcome, come give it a try! #Volunteering ocv.org.uk

Sunday, 26th July – Hay Rake at St Mary's Fields, Kidlington Raking off the year's grass cut to keep the soil lean for wildflowers. 🌻 Hard work, but plenty of home-made cake to keep spirits up! 🍰 No experience neede, we offer pick-ups from central Ox ocv.org.uk

Sunday, 19th July – Reserve Maintenance at Aston Rowant NNR Midsummer at Aston Rowant means chalk grassland flowers in full bloom. 🦋 Recent tasks have included fencing and clearing hawthorn — today's plan is detailed in the task email sent earlier in the week. #Volunteering

Joining us in a task? With the continuing hot weather, it's worth remembering to pack for the heat – keep well hydrated, wear sunscreen, bring a hat or some cover such as a scarf. ☀️ Take tasks at your own pace, and rest when you need to! 🙌 ocv.org.uk

Sunday, 12th July – Meadow Mow & Rake at North Hinksey Nature Reserve A real urban gem with a mix of habitats packed into a small space. 🌾 We'll be scything and raking the orchard and meadow today. #Oxford ocv.org.uk