Volunteering
The FoIM endeavour to offer worthwhile volunteering experiences to build peoples understanding and skills in the conservation of upland habitats.
We have many exciting and varied opportunities for volunteers. Volunteer groups have carried out heathand restoration, wetland management, bracken control, upper tarn conservation, archeological restoration and woodland conservation.
Please note that it essential that people book a place on any volunteer day so that we can manage numbers, heath and safety issues & Equipment.
Ilkley Moor Volunteer Days 2026
No date in January
May 19th
September 15th
February 17th
June 16th
October 20th
March 17th
July 21st
November 17th
April 21st
August 18th
December 15th
Equipment
Provided but please bring wellies and wear suitable clothing.
Please note that subject to weather conditions conservation activities proposed for the day may need to be changed at the last minute.
Meeting Point
Car park adjoining Darwin Gardens, near the old band stand, Ilkley, 10am – 1pm. Please note that people do not have to stay for the full 3 hours.
Nearest toilets
Ilkley town centre, behind WH Smiths or White Wells Cafe
If you would like to attend on the day please contact the Ilkley Moor Project Officer before hand so that numbers, health and safety issues and equipment can be appropriately managed.
Contact: Tracy Gray, Ilkley Moor Project Officer, Friends of Ilkley Moor | Email: projectofficer@ilkleymoor.org | Mobile: 07780 535860