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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.
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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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Free event
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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Free event
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)
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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.
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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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Free event The Carrs
A morning spent at the Carrs in Wilmslow cutting willow and doing footpath works.
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 Dunham Massey
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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Free event Pool Bank Lane
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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Free event Dunham Massey
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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Free event Twinnies Bridge
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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