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| JULY 2004 | AUGUST 2004 | SEPTEMBER 2004 |
| OCTOBER 2004 | NOVEMBER 2004 | DECEMBER 2004 |
| Pickerings Pasture Country Fayre | Sunday 1st August, 12noon to 4:00pm Pickerings Pasture, Widnes |
A day of environmental activities for all the family. Willow weaving, spinning, lace making, kite display, make a giant wildflower and dragonfly, and too much more to list here! Further details from Jan Shone on 01270 610180 (CWT) |
| Green Day | Tuesday 3rd August , 11:00am to 3:00pm, Ince Reservoir |
A day of environmental crafts and activities for all the family. Further details from the Rangers on 0151 3571991 (CCC) |
| Summer Evening Wild Flower Walks at Caldy Nature Park | Wednesday 4th August, 7:00pm Meet at the car park on Caldy Valley Road, off A41 roundabout. |
Join Martyn Stead and the Friends of Caldy Nature Park for a gentle evening stroll around the valley to see what's in flower. Further details from Pam Atkinson on 01244 351066 |
| Butterfly Safari at Marbury Country Park | Wednesday 4th August, 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Marbury Country Park |
An afternoon for all the family, seeking out and learning about the beautiful butterflies found in the Park. Further details from Steph Hefferan on 01606 77741 |
| Bumblebees - Identification & Ecology |
Saturday 7th August, 10:00am to 4:00pm, Visitors Centre, Wirral Country Park, Thurstaston |
For details and a booking form contact Lee Greenhough at Cheshire Wildlife Trust on 01270 610180. Limited places so book early. (CWT) |
| Moth Night | Saturday 7th August, 8:00pm, Danes Moss, Macclesfield |
For details and a booking form contact Lee Greenhough at Cheshire Wildlife Trust on 01270 610180. Limited places so book early. (CWT) |
| Visit to Hale Duck Decoy | Wednesday 11th August, 7:00pm Hale Duck Decoy, Widnes |
Meet at the shops in Hale village. Further details from Tony Parker on 01925 726986 (CWT) |
| Bat Walk and BBQ at Caldy Nature Park | Saturday 14th August, 7:00pm, Meet at the car park on Caldy Valley Road, off A41 roundabout. |
An evening talk and walk with a local bat expert, organised by the Friends of Caldy Nature Park. Refreshments available. Further details from Pam Atkinson on 01244 351066 |
| Bat Walk at Lyme Park | Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th August, 8:30pm, Meet at the Information kiosk |
Join the warden for a tour round the park seeking out the nocturnal residents. Stout footwear recommended and a torch useful. £4 per adult, £2 child. Booking essential. Details from [email protected] or phone 01663 766 492 (NT) |
| Visit to Quinta Arboretum and Nature reserve | Tuesday 24th August, 11:00am or 2:00pm Quinta, Swettenham |
Meet in the car park of the Swettenham Arms at 11am for arboretum, lunch and reserve. Pub lunch highly recommended or bring sandwiches. Or meet at 2pm if not free until then. Further details from Jean Dufty on 0161 973 9965 (CWT) |
| Summer Games at Marbury Country Park | Wednesday 25th August, Marbury Country Park |
Another chance to play environmental games with the Rangers including caterpillar trails, art attack and the seed game. Suitable for children aged between 7 - 11. Booking essential. Further details from Chris Moseley on 01606 77741 (CCC) |
| Seal Watching and Seaside Safari | Thursday 26th August, 11:00am to 4:00pm Hilbre Island |
Family tript to Hilbre Island including a seaside scavanger hunt, rock pool dipping, bird and seal watching. Not suitable for children under 5. Charge of £3 per person. Further details from Jan Shone on 01270 610180 (CWT) |
| Bat & Moth Evening | Saturday 28th August, 8:00pm, Marbury Country Park |
Join the Rangers and Paul Hill on a walk looking for nocturnal creatures of the park. Bring a torch and a bat detector if you have one. Contact the Rangers on 01606 77741 or Paul Hill on 01565 658422 (CCC) |
| Bird Walk | Saturday 28th August, 10:00am Dunham Massey, Altrincham |
Meet at the Clock Tower. Details from [email protected] (NT) |
With thanks for information from Cheshire Wildlife Trust (CWT) , rECOrd, Cheshire County Council (CCC), Cheshire Landscape Trust (CLT), National Trust (NT)
If you have an event you would like to publicise here then please email details to the Cheshire Biodiversity Webmaster
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