Wildflower and reed planting at Dunham Massey, Altrincham  WA14 4SJ – meeting point in main NT Dunham Massey Car Park

 This working party will plant reeds and native wetland plug plants around newly created scrapes and pools at Dunham Massey.   This work is being done to support the natural regeneration of the newly created wetland areas, and also to provide habitat for waterfowl, birds, small mammals and invertebrates.

No previous experience is neccessary, all equipment and PPE is provided.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring lunch and plenty to eat and drink.

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A morning spent at Pool Bank Lane controlling Giant Hogweed, where we have had breat success in doing this in previous years.  

No previous experience is neccessary, all equipment and PPE is provided.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring lunch and plenty to eat and drink.

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9:45am – 3pm  (for 10am start on site – short flat 10 min walk to works area)

Wildflower and reed planting at Dunham Massey, Altrincham  WA14 4SJ – meeting point in main NT Dunham Massey Car Park

 This working party will plant reeds and native wetland plug plants around newly created scrapes and pools at Dunham Massey.   This work is being done to support the natural regeneration of the newly created wetland areas, and also to provide habitat for waterfowl, birds, small mammals and invertebrates.

No previous experience is neccessary, all equipment and PPE is provided.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring lunch and plenty to eat and drink.

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A morning spent at the Carrs in Wilmslow controlling rhododendron.  

No previous experience is neccessary, all equipment and PPE is provided.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring lunch and plenty to eat and drink.

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Tree Planting at Pott Shrigley, SK10 5RX – meeting point tbc

Working on the roadside site (more sheltered, very short uphill walk on tarmac road from parking)

This tree planting will support the work that was undertaken last year to build leaky dams and create natural flood management opportunities.  This was done to hold back water in small brooks and streams high up above Pott Shrigley, near the source of the Bollin, and in periods of heavy rain, have worked to prevent flooding in homes and businesses.  By planting trees in this location, it is hoped that as they reach maturity, the trees will also absorb and holding back more water.

No previous experience is neccessary, all equipment and PPE is provided.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring lunch and plenty to eat and drink.

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Tree Planting at Pott Shrigley, SK10 5RX – meeting point tbc

Working on the upper site on Bakestonedale Moor (1 mile uphill walk on rough grassland to get there; splendid views when you do)

This tree planting will support the work that was undertaken last year to build leaky dams and create natural flood management opportunities.  This was done to hold back water in small brooks and streams high up above Pott Shrigley, near the source of the Bollin, and in periods of heavy rain, have worked to prevent flooding in homes and businesses.  By planting trees in this location, it is hoped that as they reach maturity, the trees will also absorb and holding back more water.

No previous experience is neccessary, all equipment and PPE is provided.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring lunch and plenty to eat and drink.

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Come along and join Mersey Rivers Trust at Haughton Dale Nature Reserve on 24/02/2022 for some family fun in nature. Everyone is welcome throughout the day.

All the activities are free but please book onto Family Day Tickets, Thu 24 Feb 2022 at 11:00 | Eventbrite so we know who is getting involved. More information can be found there.

Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes.
11.00 Let’s start off with the winter hunt.
12.30 Time to get creative making nature art.
14.00 Help us build some mini shelters.

This working party will control birch saplings on the heathland by digging and using ‘tree poppers’, as well as moving birch into habitat piles and dead hedging in areas that have already been cleared by contractors.  This is to help restore the heathland habitat and prevent is transition into woodland.

No previous experience is neccessary, all equipment and PPE is provided.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring lunch and plenty to eat and drink.

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A day spent at Riverside Park in Macclesfield undertaking fencing and river restoration.  

No previous experience is neccessary, all equipment and PPE is provided.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring lunch and plenty to eat and drink.

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Rhododendron Control at the Carrs along the River Bollin.

As part of the Court Hey Wetland Project, we are having a Reed Planting Day on Wednesday 24th November, starting at 10.00am. This is open to anybody interested in coming along and helping us to complete this final stage of the wetland development. All that any volunteers need is a pair of good wellies, as equipment and refreshments will be provided on the day.

Join us on August Bank Holiday Monday at our free River Irk Family Festival in Manchester to celebrate the wonders of the River Irk with our partners at Groundwork Greater Manchester and Lancashire Wildlife Trust.

Date: Monday 30 August 2021

Location: Lower Crumpsall Recreation Ground, Harpurhey, Manchester. M9 8EL

Time: 11am to 2pm

Come and see the wildlife that lives in the river.  We will be running water bug discovery activities, guided nature and heritage walks to suit all ages as well as activities for children.  Feel free to come and say hello, stay for 15 minutes or several hours.  No booking required and all activities free of charge. 

We look forward to seeing you down by the River Irk !