Tasks

Econet organises full-day weekly tasks at various sites in the area, along with half-day tasks at specific locations, held bi-monthly or monthly. Most tasks take place during the day, but there are occasional evening sessions at Waterloo Meadows in spring and summer.

New volunteers are always welcome. There’s no need to commit to regular attendance – you can join tasks whenever you’re available, or even for part of a task. No experience is required, training will be provided and task leaders are always on hand to offer guidance as necessary, and tools and gloves will be supplied.

Volunteers under the age of 18 years can only participate in Econet activities if accompanied by an appropriate adult (parent, guardian, social worker, teacher, etc.) responsible for their wellbeing and behaviour.

If you’re interested in volunteering with Econet, please complete our registration form or contact us.

Upcoming Tasks

Moor Copse Nature Reserve, 30th September 2026

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Moor Copse Nature Reserve, 30th September 2026

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Ride widening or blackthorn scallop

Meeting Point: Car Park

Directions: Site entrance and car park located on the A340 between Pangbourne and Theale.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Dave Barks.


Ruscombe Wood, 3rd October 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ruscombe Wood, 3rd October 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Regular monthly task

Ruscombe Wood
Castle End Road
Ruscombe
RG10 9XH

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road

Directions: Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Steve Loyd.


Mapledurham Playing Fields, 3rd October 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mapledurham Playing Fields, 3rd October 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Regular monthly task

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Chazey Road
Caversham
RG4 7DS

Meeting Point: Community Orchard

Directions: The community orchard is located near the Chazey Road entrance (which is immediately to the right as you enter Chazey Road from St Peter’s Avenue).

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Barbara Garden.


Waterloo Meadows, 3rd October 2026

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Waterloo Meadows, 3rd October 2026

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Clean-up event

Waterloo Meadows
Elgar Road North
Reading
RG2 0BN

Meeting Point: Katesgrove Community Hub

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Mike Cox.


Reading Old Cemetery, 4th October 2026

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Reading Old Cemetery, 4th October 2026

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Regular monthly task

Reading Old Cemetery
Cemetery Arch
London Road
Reading
RG1 3AQ

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch

DIrections: Please note, it is possible to park within the cemetery. Drive through the arch at Cemetery Junction and follow the roadway through the cemetery. This eventually widens into a parking area. HOWEVER, IF THE ARCH IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION, ACCESS WILL BE VIA THE SIDE GATES ON WOKINGHAM ROAD.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Teresa Verney-Brookes.


Clayfield Copse, 4th October 2026

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Clayfield Copse, 4th October 2026

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Regular monthly task

Clayfield Copse
Caversham Park Road
Caversham
Reading
RG4 6AA

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Peter Scudamore.


The Cowsey, 7th October 2026

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

The Cowsey, 7th October 2026

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Grassland restoration

The Cowsey
Northumberland Avenue
Reading
RG2 8DF

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Keith Alexander.


The Hawthorns Park, 10th October 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Hawthorns Park, 10th October 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Regular monthly task

The Hawthorns Park
The Hawthorns
Charvil
RG10 9TR

Meeting Point: The park entrance.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Adrian Larkham.


Paices Wood Country Park, 14th October 2026

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Paices Wood Country Park, 14th October 2026

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Coppicing

Paices Wood Country Park
Aldermaston
RG7 4PW

Meeting Point: Main car park

Directions: The site entrance is off the A340 south of Aldermaston, near Young’s Industrial Estate. Follow signs to Main Car Park.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Dave Barks.


Broad Hinton Copse, 17th October 2026

10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Broad Hinton Copse, 17th October 2026

10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Regular monthly task

Broad Hinton
Twyford
RG10 0XP

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton

Directions: Restricted street parking, please use public transport if possible.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Mike Mahoney.


Clayfield Copse, 19th October 2026

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Clayfield Copse, 19th October 2026

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Regular mid-month task

Clayfield Copse
Caversham Park Road
Caversham
Reading
RG4 6AA

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Peter Scudamore.


McIlroy Park, 25th October 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

McIlroy Park, 25th October 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Regular monthly task

McIlroy Park
Pottery Road
Tilehurst
RG2 0BN

Meeting Point: Park Entrance, Pottery Road

Directions: Meet at the park entrance at the junction of Pottery Road with Norcot Road opposite The Tyler’s Rest. Do not use the Tyler’s Rest car park as you will be charged.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Philip Allen.


Ruscombe Church Meadow, 28th October 2026

10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Ruscombe Church Meadow, 28th October 2026

10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Hedge laying

Ruscombe Church Meadow
Southbury Lane
Ruscombe
RG10 9UD

Meeting Point: Southbury Lane

Directions: Parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) on Southbury Lane.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Dave Barks.


The Cowsey, 30th October 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Cowsey, 30th October 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ride clearance and glade creation

The Cowsey
Northumberland Avenue
Reading
RG2 8DF

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Keith Alexander.


Reading Old Cemetery, 1st November 2026

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Reading Old Cemetery, 1st November 2026

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Regular monthly task

Reading Old Cemetery
Cemetery Arch
London Road
Reading
RG1 3AQ

Meeting Point: Cemetery Arch

DIrections: Please note, it is possible to park within the cemetery. Drive through the arch at Cemetery Junction and follow the roadway through the cemetery. This eventually widens into a parking area. HOWEVER, IF THE ARCH IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION, ACCESS WILL BE VIA THE SIDE GATES ON WOKINGHAM ROAD.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Teresa Verney-Brookes.


Clayfield Copse, 1st November 2026

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Clayfield Copse, 1st November 2026

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Regular monthly task

Clayfield Copse
Caversham Park Road
Caversham
Reading
RG4 6AA

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Peter Scudamore.


Rushall Farm, 4th November 2026

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Rushall Farm, 4th November 2026

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

To be confirmed

Rushall Farm
The Black Barn
Back Lane
Bradfield
RG7 6DS

Meeting Point: Black Barn, Rushall Manor Farm

Directions: The Black Barn, Rushall Manor Farm is situated off Back Lane between Stanford Dingley and Bradfield; take the gravel track north off Back Lane to the west of Scratchface Lane.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Dave Barks.


Ruscombe Wood, 7th November 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ruscombe Wood, 7th November 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Regular monthly task

Ruscombe Wood
Castle End Road
Ruscombe
RG10 9XH

Meeting Point: Ruscombe Wood, off Castle End Road

Directions: Suggested parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) from where site is approximately 200m along Church Lane.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Steve Loyd.


Mapledurham Playing Fields, 7th November 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mapledurham Playing Fields, 7th November 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Regular monthly task

Mapledurham Playing Fields
Chazey Road
Caversham
RG4 7DS

Meeting Point: Community Orchard

Directions: The community orchard is located near the Chazey Road entrance (which is immediately to the right as you enter Chazey Road from St Peter’s Avenue).

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Barbara Garden.


Ruscombe Church Meadow, 11th November 2026

10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Ruscombe Church Meadow, 11th November 2026

10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Hedge laying

Ruscombe Church Meadow
Southbury Lane
Ruscombe
RG10 9UD

Meeting Point: Southbury Lane

Directions: Parking is at Ruscombe Church (St. James the Great) on Southbury Lane.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Dave Barks.


The Hawthorns Park, 14th November 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Hawthorns Park, 14th November 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Regular monthly task

The Hawthorns Park
The Hawthorns
Charvil
RG10 9TR

Meeting Point: The park entrance.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Adrian Larkham.


Clayfield Copse, 16th November 2026

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Clayfield Copse, 16th November 2026

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Regular mid-month task

Clayfield Copse
Caversham Park Road
Caversham
Reading
RG4 6AA

Meeting Point: Car Park, Caversham Park Road

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Peter Scudamore.


Reserved (BBOWT), 18th November 2026

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

BBOWT – Site to be confirmed


Broad Hinton Copse, 21st November 2026

10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Broad Hinton Copse, 21st November 2026

10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Regular monthly task

Broad Hinton
Twyford
RG10 0XP

Meeting Point: Broad Hinton

Directions: Restricted street parking, please use public transport if possible.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Mike Mahoney.


McIlroy Park, 22nd November 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

McIlroy Park, 22nd November 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Regular monthly task

McIlroy Park
Pottery Road
Tilehurst
RG2 0BN

Meeting Point: Park Entrance, Pottery Road

Directions: Meet at the park entrance at the junction of Pottery Road with Norcot Road opposite The Tyler’s Rest. Do not use the Tyler’s Rest car park as you will be charged.

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Philip Allen.


Reserved (National Trust), 25th November 2026

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

National Trust – Site to be confirmed


The Cowsey, 27th November 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Cowsey, 27th November 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ride clearance and glade creation

The Cowsey
Northumberland Avenue
Reading
RG2 8DF

Meeting Point: Leisure Centre Car Park, Northumberland Avenue

If you would like to attend the task or for more information please contact Keith Alexander.


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