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Working with communities to protect, preserve and enhance the area.
The Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership (DVLP) is a five year scheme running until June 2019, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The DVLP is part of Barnsley Museums, with Barnsley Council as the lead partner working with organisations across parts of Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham. The DVLP focuses on the historic buildings and landscapes of the Dearne Valley, working with communities to protect, preserve and enhance the area.
Take part in the DVLP’s Wildlife Identi cation Workshops to discover more about local wildlife and landscapes in the Dearne Valley. All workshops are free to attend and you do not need to have any previous skills or experience.
You can book a place on any workshop by contacting the DVLP via email DVLP@barnsley.gov.uk or
by calling 01226 772414.
Grass Identification Workshop (Adults)
Tuesday 13 June
Join local botanists Jean Glasscock
and Roger Butter eld of Sorby Botany Group for an introductory workshop to develop your knowledge and skills in identifying different grasses. The session will involve some time examining grasses up close under microscopes and using keys, followed by venturing outdoors
to identify grasses in the eld (weather permitting).
10.30am - 4pm,
Elsecar Heritage Centre