2007 Events from Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve
JANUARY
Walking Wild, Mon 8th, 11 am
A 1hour healthy walk around the Wigan Flashes starting at Worsley Mesnes Health Centre. For more information please call Lancashire Wildlife Trust, on 01942 233 976.
Practical Conservation, Sat 13th, 10 am start
A chance to volunteer and help the staff at Wigan Flashes complete their conservation work starts at 10 am. Meet at the Welham Road entrance, off Carr Lane. Booking is essential please call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976.
Bird Watch Bonanza, Sat 27th, 10:30 am
Wigan Flashes hosts the National Garden Bird Survey, take part and help record sightings of the different birds found there. All results are sent to national organisers RSPB. Meet at the Welham Road entrance, off Carr Lane. Booking is essential please call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976.
FEBRUARY
Walking Wild, Mon 5th, 11 am
A 1hour healthy walk around the Wigan Flashes starting at Worsley Mesnes Health Centre. For more information please call Lancashire Wildlife Trust, on 01942 233 976.
Guided Walk, Sat 10th, 1 pm
Learn about the history, wildlife and development of Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve with Lancashire Wildlife Trust and enjoy a beautiful walk. Meet at the Welham Road entrance, off Carr Lane. Booking is essential please call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976.
Nest Box Building, Tues 13th, 10:30 am
Learn how to make your own bird nest boxes at the Wigan Flashes. Take them home to encourage the birds in your garden or put them up around the flashes. Meet at the Welham Road entrance, off Carr Lane. Booking is essential please call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976.
Practical Conservation, Sat 24th, 10 am start
A chance to volunteer and help the staff at Wigan Flashes complete their conservation work starts at 10 am. Meet at the Welham Road entrance, off Carr Lane. Booking is essential please call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976.
MARCH
Guided Walk, Sat 3rd, 10:30 am
Learn about the history, wildlife and development of Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve with Lancashire Wildlife Trust and enjoy a beautiful walk. Meet at the Welham Road entrance, off Carr Lane. Booking is essential please call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976.
Walking Wild, Mon 5th, 11 am
A 1hour healthy walk around the Wigan Flashes starting at Worsley Mesnes Health Centre. For more information please call Lancashire Wildlife Trust, on 01942 233 976.
Practical Conservation, Sat 17th, 10 am start
A chance to volunteer and help the staff at Wigan Flashes complete their conservation work starts at 10 am. Meet at the Welham Road entrance, off Carr Lane. Booking is essential please call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976.
Mini-beast Hunt, Sat 24th, 10:30 am
Hunt for mini-beasts with Wildlife Trust staff at the Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve and see if you can make your own mini-beasts. Meet at the Welham Road entrance, off Carr Lane. Booking is essential please call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976.
April
Walking Wild, Mon 2nd, 11 am
Wigan Flashes 1 hour health walk, meeting at Worsley Mesnes Health Centre, off Poolstock Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Spring is in the Air - Guided Walk, Sat 7th, 1 pm
Enjoy the signs of spring at the Wigan Flashes LNR, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Easter Egg Hunt, Wednesday 11th, 11 am
Crack the clues and hunt for prises at Wigan Flashes Easter Egg Hunt! Meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Practical Conservation Day, Sat 14th, starts at 10 am
A chance to volunteer and help the staff at Wigan Flashes complete their conservation work, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Dawn Chorus Breakfast, Sat 28th, 7 am
Unique opportunity to experience the early bird song at Wigan Flashes and learn how to tell different species apart from their song, light breakfast provided. There will be a small charge of £1 per person to cover costs. Meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
May
Guided Walk, Saturday 5th, 10:30 am
Learn about the history, wildlife and development of the Wigan Flashes during a beautiful walk, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Noctules by Night, Fri 11th, 8:30 pm
See the Noctule bats of Wigan Flashes and some beautiful views of the reserve at night, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Practical Conservation Day, Sat 12th, starts at 10 am
A chance to volunteer and help the staff at Wigan Flashes complete their conservation work, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Walking Wild, Mon 14th, 11 am
Wigan Flashes 1 hour health walk, meeting at Worsley Mesnes Health Centre, off Poolstock Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
June
Wigan Flashes Open Day, Sat 2nd, 10 am to 4 pm
Fun activities and guided walks, including water sports, pond dipping, arts and craft and much more, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976 for more details
Walking Wild, Mon 4th, 11 am
Wigan Flashes 1 hour health walk, meeting at Worsley Mesnes Health Centre, off Poolstock Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Midsummer Meadows – Wildflower Walk, Sat 23rd, 10:30 am
A guide to Wigan Flashes wildflowers, see the blooms on our wildflower meadows and find out more about these beautiful plants. Meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
July
Walking Wild, Mon 2nd, 11 am
Wigan Flashes 1 hour health walk, meeting at Worsley Mesnes Health Centre, off Poolstock Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Beautiful Bugs – Guided Walk, Sat 7th, 1 pm
Come a long and see Wigan Flashes Butterflies and Dragonflies on a guided walk. Meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Practical Conservation Day, Sat 14th, starts at 10 am
A chance to volunteer and help the staff at Wigan Flashes complete their conservation work, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Wigan Flashes Activity Day, Fri 27th, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Outdoor exploration, arts and games for all the family over the school holidays, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
August
Wigan Flashes Activity Day, Wed 1st, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Outdoor exploration, arts and games for all the family over the school holidays, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Bat Walk and BBQ, Friday 3rd, 8 pm
Join the team for a short BBQ and a walk to see the Noctule bats feeding at the Wigan Flashes LNR; there will be a small charge of £1 per person to cover costs. Meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Walking Wild, Mon 6th, 11 am
Wigan Flashes 1 hour health walk, meeting at Worsley Mesnes Health Centre, off Poolstock Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Wigan Flashes Activity Day, Thursday 9th, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Outdoor exploration, arts and games for all the family over the school holidays, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Practical Conservation Day, Sat 11th, Starts at 10 am
A chance to volunteer and help the staff at Wigan Flashes complete their conservation work, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Wigan Flashes Activity Day, Tues 14th, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Outdoor exploration, arts and games for all the family over the school holidays, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Wigan Flashes Activity Day, Fri 24th, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Outdoor exploration, arts and games for all the family over the school holidays, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Noctules by Night, Fri 31st, 8:30 pm
See the Noctule bats of Wigan Flashes and some beautiful views of the reserve at night, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
September
Walking Wild, Mon 3rd, 11 am
Wigan Flashes 1 hour health walk, meeting at Worsley Mesnes Health Centre, off Poolstock Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Seed Gathering and Games, Saturday 8th, 1 pm
Take part in the seed gathering at the Wigan Flashes and bring your bat and ball for some games on the freshly cut meadows. Meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Practical Conservation – reedbed management special, Sat 15th, starts 10 am
A chance to volunteer and help the staff at Wigan Flashes complete their reedbed cutting for the year, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, booking is essential, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976
Finding Fall – Guided Walk, Sat 22nd, 10:30 am
Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s guide to the first signs of autumn at the Wigan Flashes, open to all ages, meeting at the Welham Road entrance off Carr Lane, call Lancashire Wildlife Trust on 01942 233 976 for more details
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