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Bioblitz with Mersey Rivers Trust

Join us for a free family drop-in activity exploring the wonderful wildlife of local ponds, rivers and other freshwater habitats.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Learn about the work Mersey Rivers Trust and the National Trust are doing to improve freshwater habitats at Lyme and across the River Bollin catchment.

There will be a variety of activity stations suitable for any audience. Try your hand at some species identification, play riverland bingo, create your own nature inspired craft to take home, chat to nature specialists about the importance of freshwater habitats and much more!

This event is part of the Riverlands: Bollin project. A 2-year, Defra funded, multi-catchment programme of work aiming to restore a functioning network of biodiverse and climate resilient freshwater habitats.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Activity for all ages

Meeting point

By the Timber Yard.

What to bring and wear

Please wear clothes that are weather appropriate that you don’t mind getting a little messy.

Accessibility

Flat, hard standing paths. Free mobility shuttle can take you to the area from the car park.

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