We have been making improvements to the site at Pontefract Castle since we began the Key to the North project in 2015. We have already conserved the ruins, built a new visitor centre, café and band stand. This latest programme of work will see thousands of bulbs and saplings planted across the site, to improve habitats, diversity, winter colour and as a resource for craft materials.

We are looking for people interested in wildlife, but we aren’t seeking experts. All training will be provided so you can come with no experience or a lot of experience. You should be willing to count insects, take photographs and record on a tablet computer. 

Largely based outside in the grounds of the castle, you will:

• Take part in invertebrate surveys in an attempt to record all individual species living within the Castle grounds.  
• Photograph individual creatures.
• Upload data onto a computer.