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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

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

There will be a variety of activity stations suitable for all the family. 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.

This is a free non-ticketed event. Pre-booking not required. Admission charges do not apply.

Times

The basics

Suitability

suitable for children of all ages

Meeting point

This event will be hosted on the Mill Meadow.

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoor event so please dress for the weather conditions.

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on
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10:30 to 17:00
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on
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10:30 to 17:00
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