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Get Involved

Get involved with the Mersey Rivers Trust

Volunteer gallery

Become a volunteer

Activities that people of all ages* and abilities can get involved in.

The work is very varied and rewarding, as you make a difference in your local environment. It is also an excellent way to get out and enjoy the great outdoors with like-minded people.

*If you are aged 18 or over,  we have regular volunteer working parties and citizen science monitoring opportunities. To find out more visit our Volunteer Hub or Citizen Science Hub pages.

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Find Out More About Our Educational Programme

At Mersey Rivers Trust, we offer a wide range of educational opportunities designed to inspire curiosity, develop scientific skills, and foster a deeper understanding of local rivers and their ecosystems.

Whether you’re a school, college, or community group, our programmes can be tailored to suit different age groups, curriculum needs, and learning objectives. From hands-on fieldwork and water quality testing to classroom workshops, biodiversity surveys, and youth leadership projects like the Blue Influencer Programme, there’s something for every learner.

Discover how your group can get involved and help shape the next generation of river guardians.

Come along to one of our events

Many of our free volunteer events are shown on our Eventbrite page to help us manage these activities.  Please see our Eventbrite link below:

Events listing

Coppicing
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Coppicing and dead hedging at Newgate Nature Reserve, Wilmslow

Birch control
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Battling the Birch at Lindow Common, Wilmslow

Riverfly monitoring
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Urban Riverfly Monitoring Upskill

River Mersey at Heaton Mersey
Event

River Mersey Guided Walk & Litter Pick on the Mersey Valley Way, Stockport

Wetland on farmland in Cheshire
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Farm Demonstration Day - Rostherne, Cheshire

River outfall
Event

Outfall Safari Training for Citizen Scientists

River Mersey at Heaton Mersey
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River Mersey Guided Walk & Litter Pick: Mersey Valley Way, Stockport

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Soil and Water Health Day

Make a donation to support our work

As a charity, all our work is funded by grants and donations. 

All donations are very welcome to help us continue our work to improve the Mersey rivers for people and wildlife.

Contact us to make a donation: info@merseyrivers.org