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Free event Rossmill Lane
Balsam Bashing day, invasives control. Clearance of encroaching vegetation on footpath.
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Free event Mottram Hall
A 4-hour session combining the community-led control of invasive species, Himalayan Balsam, plus foraging tuition with an expert!
This workshop is designed to get you as involved as possible - this includes identifying, picking and tasting a range of wild plants that will be found on the day, along with as much Himalayan Balsam removal as you like!
Sessions will be split in half, with 2 hours spent foraging and 2 (or more if you'd like!) hours spent Balsam bashing.
For more information and to book a ticket please visit the website below:
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Free event Croxteth Hall & Country Park
BioBlitz for Mersey Rivers Week!
Join us for a fun family day at Croxteth Hall and Country Park to find out about our rivers and local wildlife, including guided walks, river safaris and crafts for all ages...there is something for everyone! In partnership with Croxteth Park Volunteer Group and Merseyside BioBank.
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Free event Pool Bank Lane
Balsam Bashing morning, invasives control.
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Free event River Mersey
Monday 4th July 2022
To kick off Mersey Rivers Week follow our team of intrepid explorers online, on their mission to Walk or Cycle the Mersey in one day!
We have two teams setting out. The walking team will be starting on the 22 mile waymarked trail from Rixton, Warrington, through to Spike Island, Garston Coastal Reserve, before continuing their walk along the Otterspool prom and ending at the iconic Royal Liver Building.
It is a challenge of 30 miles to explore the cities and towns along the wonderful River Mersey and highlighting some of the issues we work on every day as the Mersey Rivers Trust.
The cycle team will be starting their adventure in Manchester, following the start of the Mersey all the way down to meet the walking team at the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool city centre. A distance of around 45 miles.
Join us on social media throughout the day and support us on our adventure and more importantly, see which team is going to win, are you team cycle or team walk?!
If you would like to sponsor our teams, please do so by the donate button on our homepage or follow the details on facebook/twitter.
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Free event Wilmslow Parish Hall
Balsam Bashing afternoon, invasives control.
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Free event Ashley Mill Lane Layby
Balsam Bashing morning, invasives control.
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Free event Wilmslow Parish Hall
A session controlling Himlayan Balsam on the Carrs in Wilmslow, 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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Free event Ashley Mill Lane Layby
A morning spent controlling Himlayan Balsam in Bowdon, 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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Free event Macclesfield Riverside Park
Everyone is invited!
Discover the wildlife living here, and see how many different species you can record!
Activities include bird walks, pond-dipping, environmental art, children's activities, wildlife stands, refreshments and much more...
Funded by United Utilities CaST fund.
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Join Bollin Valley Partnership Rangers Nik and Emma to make a rustic plant support or platter!
We will be aiming to make a rustic plant support or platter from materials found on the nature reserve, depending on what needs pruning. Bring thick gardening gloves and secateurs as we will try to weave what we find which may be prickly!
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £5, children 16 or under go free. Suitable for anyone over the age of 12.
For more information and to book a ticket please visit the website below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/country-crafts-tickets-324675532257?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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Free event Saxon Green
We will be joining the Friends of Saxon Green for a Balsam Bash on Saturday 11th June.
Meet at 10am by the park entrance. All equipment is provided. No need to book, just turn up!
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A session controlling Himlayan Balsam and scrub willow on the Carrs in Wilmslow, as well as litterpicking and possibly footpath clearance.
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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Activities taking place throughout the INNS week, ranging from Balsam Bashing to other public events at various locations.
You can find out more about INNS week here: http://www.nonnativespecies.org/index.cfm?sectionid=132
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Free event Rossmill Lane
Join the Bollin Valley Partnership Rangers on a foraging walk around Rossmill in Trafford.
We will be looking for plants and flowers that can be found easily in the garden or countryside and sampling whatever we can.
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £5, children 16 or under go free.
Meeting point: Rossmill, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0EJ (SJ789853)
For more information and to book a ticket please visit the website below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-forage-tickets-318739176457?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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Free event Pigginshawe Brook
A day spent carrying out river restoration to control erosion and poaching of the riverbank using natural methods, 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.
Meeting point: Twinneys Bridge Car Park, Styal Road, Styal, SK9 4HW
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Free event Sefton Park
Litter pick with the Friends of Sefton Park. Collect equipment from the cafe between 11am and 12:30pm.
All participants get a free cup of tea/coffee/water afterwards!
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Free event Wilmslow Parish Hall Car Park
Join South Lancashire Bat Group and the Bollin Valley Partnership on a majestic bat walk as the sun starts to fade & dusk draws in.
This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about bats in their natural environment. You will learn the importance of bats and you may even get to see and hear them. Learn how to identify different species of bat using bat detectors.
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £5, children 16 or under go free. Please bring a torch.
For more information and to book a ticket please visit the website below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/batty-about-bats-tickets-316728492447?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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Free event Tatton Park
A day spent at Tatton Park clearing scrub and removing debris from a nearby stream to help with water flow and support a better riparian environment.
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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