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A Feast of Flowers

Tuesday 30 April 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm.

A morning stroll around Dane-in-Shaw Pasture and along the Biddulph Valley Way looking at the summer wildflowers and hearing some of their uses and folklore.

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Tuesday 7 May 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.

Are looking for a fitness class during the week that’s outside and you can bring your child? Open to everyone even if you are wanting to add extra training to your week.

Outdoor Fitness at Tegg's Nose Country Park - May

Sunday 12 May 2024.

Time: 9:00am - 11:00am.

A 2-hour outdoor fitness session, at Tegg's Nose Country Park, for those wanting something a bit different as part of their fitness regime!

Batty about Bats

Friday 17 May 2024.

Time: 8:45pm - 10:00pm.

Join South Lancashire Bat Group and Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Nik on a majestic bat walk as the sun starts to fade and dusk draws in.

Dog Behaviour Clinic with Vic Barlow, the Dogfather - May

Sunday 19 May 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm.

Vic Barlow, Dog Trainer, demonstrates, how to transfer good obedience work into the real world and also essential techniques for dealing with livestock during walks in the countryside.

Birds, butterflies & wildflowers of Higher Poynton

Wednesday 22 May 2024.

Time: 9:00am - 11:00am.

A leisurely walk around Jacksons’ Brickworks Local Nature Reserve & the Middlewood Way. We will listen and look for the area's resident birds as well as early spring migrants.

Stream Dipping for Grown Ups – Tegg’s Nose Country Park

Thursday 23 May 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.

Grown-ups grab your wellies and join Nature Stuff on a special stream dip session. Rekindle your childhood memories of exploring nature.

Orienteering for All – Tegg’s Nose Country Park

Thursday 23 May 2024.

Time: 5:00pm - 8:15pm.

An evening event held by Manchester and District Orienteering Club. Courses suitable for everyone, beginners and experienced orienteers.

Moorland Adventure May Half-Term Kids Activity Club

From 8:30am on Tuesday 28 May 2024.

Until 5:00pm on Friday 31 May 2024.

A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities.

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Tuesday 4 June 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.

Are looking for a fitness class during the week that’s outside and you can bring your child? Open to everyone even if you are wanting to add extra training to your week.

Fancy a Paddle - One

Wednesday 5 June 2024.

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

A chance to learn a little bit about canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the beautiful Rudyard Lake. The event is delivered by Moorland Adventure.

Foraging Workshop and Balsam Bashing - Rossmill

Sunday 9 June 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm.

A 4-hour session, in Rossmill, combining the community-led control of invasive species, Himalayan Balsam, plus foraging tuition with an expert!

Birdwatching – Understanding Summer Birds with Nature Stuff (Tuesdays)

Tuesday 11 June 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.

Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Summer Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.

Birdwatching – Understanding Summer Birds with Nature Stuff (Wednesdays)

Wednesday 12 June 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.

Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Summer Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.

Bollin Valley Countryside Taster Day

Wednesday 12 June 2024.

Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm.

An outdoor activity day for people with disabilities, young and old to get a taste of what can be experienced in the Bollin Valley area..

Pond dipping for grown-ups - Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve

Thursday 20 June 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.

Grown-ups grab your wellies and join Nature Stuff on a special pond dip session. Whether you are keen to rekindle your childhood memories or are a beginner wishing to learn more, this is for you!

Midsummer Sunset Walk

Friday 21 June 2024.

Time: 8:30pm - 11:00pm.

A strenuous walk to the top of one of Cheshire's highest peaks on the longest day of the year to hopefully enjoy far reaching views and the sun setting.

Ramble with the Rangers – Tegg’s Nose Country Park

Saturday 22 June 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm.

Join East Cheshire Ramblers and Cheshire East Ranger Martin for a circular 9.8km (6 mile) guided walk, from Tegg’s Nose Country Park

Balsam Bash One

Sunday 23 June 2024.

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm.

The first in a series of annual Balsam bashing events. Help us to manage the threat of this invasive plant in the Bollin valley and get the ‘bashing bug’!

Balsam Bash Two

Sunday 23 June 2024.

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

The second in a series of annual Balsam bashing events. Help us to manage the threat of this invasive plant in the Bollin valley and get the ‘bashing bug’!

Introduction to Climbing at Windgather Rocks - One

Tuesday 25 June 2024.

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

A chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory climbing session with Moorland Adventure. Suitable for anyone over the age of 9.

Rossmill Volunteer Day

Wednesday 26 June 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm.

Help control Himalayan Balsam in the woodland and meadows at Rossmill. One a number of Balsam Bash events throughout the Bollin Valley.

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Tuesday 2 July 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.

Are looking for a fitness class during the week that’s outside and you can bring your child? Open to everyone even if you are wanting to add extra training to your week.

Wildflowers & butterflies of Jacksons’ Brickworks Local Nature Reserve

Wednesday 3 July 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.

A leisurely morning walk enjoying the wildflowers and butterflies of the reserve. The wildflower meadows look superb at this time of year and include several different species of orchid.

Balsam Bash Three

Wednesday 3 July 2024.

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm.

The third in a series of annual Balsam bashing events. Help us to manage the threat of this invasive plant in the Bollin valley and get the ‘bashing bug’!

Fancy a Paddle - Two

Wednesday 3 July 2024.

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

A chance to learn a little bit about canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the beautiful Rudyard Lake. The event is delivered by Moorland Adventure.

Bug Hunting for Grown Ups – Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve

Thursday 4 July 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.

Learn simple techniques to sample and identify a range of common creepy crawlies with Nature Stuff at Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve. Suitable for beginners.

Wilmslow Bioblitz

Saturday 6 July 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm.

The first 'Bioblitz' at the Carrs, Wilmslow. Join experts discovering the birds, wildflowers, minibeasts and water life that can be found within the park.

Willow spiling at Macclesfield Riverside Park

Wednesday 10 July 2024.

Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm.

Join us at Macclesfield Riverside Park to create small living willow fences along the edge of the River Bollin to help to improve this habitat

Flowers in the Grass

Friday 12 July 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm.

A morning stroll around Dane-in-Shaw Pasture Site of Special Scientific Interest and along the Biddulph Valley Way looking at the summer wildflowers and hearing some of their uses and folklore.

Introduction to Climbing at Tegg's Nose

Tuesday 16 July 2024.

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

A chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory climbing session with Moorland Adventure. Suitable for anyone over the age of 9.

Volunteer day at Riverside Park

Wednesday 17 July 2024.

Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm.

Help Bollin Valley Ranger Jim to discover some lost wetland areas within Riverside Park. We will be removing Himalayan Balsam and other plants that are preventing the wetland from flourishing.

Tegg's Nose Butterfly Walk

Saturday 20 July 2024.

Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm.

Family wildlife walk around the top of Tegg's Nose Country Park to look for and learn more about some of the park's resident butterfly species.

Bats at Tegg’s Nose

Saturday 20 July 2024.

Time: 9:00pm - 10:30pm.

Bats are one of the UK's most misunderstood animals. Come and dispel a few myths and find out more about these fascinating creatures.

Tegg’s Nose Rocks! – Geology Walk

Sunday 21 July 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm.

Join Geologist Kate Riddington and Tegg’s Nose Country Park Ranger Martin James to explore the geological history of the park and wider Cheshire Plain.

Tegg’s Nose Bilberry Pick

Sunday 21 July 2024.

Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

Healthy, organic, tasty and free. Bilberry, blueberry, blaeberry; whatever you want to call them they grow wild all over Tegg’s Nose Country Park & all you have to do is bring a container & get picking

Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week One

From 8:30am on Monday 22 July 2024.

Until 5:00pm on Friday 26 July 2024.

A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities.

Fancy a Paddle - Three

Tuesday 23 July 2024.

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

A chance to learn a little bit about canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the beautiful Rudyard Lake. The event is delivered by Moorland Adventure.

Introduction to Climbing at The Roaches

Wednesday 24 July 2024.

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

Another chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory climbing session, with Moorland Adventure at the Roaches, Staffordshire.

Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Two

From 8:30am on Monday 29 July 2024.

Until 5:00pm on Friday 2 August 2024.

A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities.

Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Three

From 8:30am on Monday 5 August 2024.

Until 5:00pm on Friday 9 August 2024.

A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities.

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Tuesday 6 August 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.

Are looking for a fitness class during the week that’s outside and you can bring your child? Open to everyone even if you are wanting to add extra training to your week.

Macclesfield Bioblitz 2024

Saturday 10 August 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm.

The annual ‘Bioblitz’ at Riverside Park. Join experts discovering the birds, wildflowers, minibeasts and water life that can be found within the park.

Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Four

From 8:30am on Monday 12 August 2024.

Until 5:00pm on Friday 16 August 2024.

A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities.

Introduction to Climbing at Windgather Rocks - Two

Tuesday 13 August 2024.

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

A chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory climbing session with Moorland Adventure. Suitable for anyone over the age of 9.

Meadow management at Macclesfield Riverside Park

Wednesday 14 August 2024.

Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm.

Help keep your local park looking great and learn some new skills by joining the Bollin Valley Partnership Rangers and Mersey Rivers Trust managing the meadows at Riverside Park..

Meet the Longhorns

Wednesday 14 August 2024.

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

A unique event with a chance to come and see the Bollin Valley Partnership’s Longhorn cattle. Meet some of our amazing cows and calves with the Countryside Rangers.

Fancy a Paddle - Four

Wednesday 14 August 2024.

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

A chance to learn a little bit about canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the beautiful Rudyard Lake. The event is delivered by Moorland Adventure.

Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Five

From 8:30am on Monday 19 August 2024.

Until 5:00pm on Friday 23 August 2024.

A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities.

Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Six

From 8:30am on Tuesday 27 August 2024.

Until 5:00pm on Friday 30 August 2024.

A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities.

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Tuesday 3 September 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.

Are looking for a fitness class during the week that’s outside and you can bring your child? Open to everyone even if you are wanting to add extra training to your week.

Birdwatching – Understanding Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff (Tuesdays)

Tuesday 10 September 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.

Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Autumn Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.

Birdwatching – Understanding Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff (Wednesdays)

Wednesday 11 September 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.

Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Autumn Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.

Dog Behaviour Clinic with Vic Barlow, the Dogfather - September

Sunday 15 September 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm.

Vic Barlow, Dog Trainer, demonstrates, how to transfer good obedience work into the real world and also essential techniques for dealing with livestock during walks in the countryside.

Navigation for Beginners

Sunday 29 September 2024.

Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm.

Learn basic map reading skills and how to use a compass in a relaxed two hour indoor session followed by a four mile walk to put the skills learnt into practise.

Outdoor Fitness at Tegg's Nose Country Park - September

Sunday 29 September 2024.

Time: 9:00am - 11:00am.

A 2-hour outdoor fitness session, at Tegg's Nose Country Park, for those wanting something a bit different as part of their fitness regime!

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Tuesday 1 October 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.

Are looking for a fitness class during the week that’s outside and you can bring your child? Open to everyone even if you are wanting to add extra training to your week.

Battling the Birch Three

Wednesday 9 October 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm.

Help the rangers to protect the endangered lowland heath of Lindow Common SSSI by removing the young birch trees and to make birch bundles for use on other sites as riverbank protection.

Fungal Foray at Tegg's Nose Country Park

Saturday 12 October 2024.

Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm.

A short 3.5km (2 mile) stroll around the park to discover the fascinating species of fungi that grow in the park with local experts.

Meres, Canals, Ways and Edges

Tuesday 15 October 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm.

A 16km (10 mile) circular walk starting from Astbury Mere Country Park, along the Macclesfield Canal to the Biddulph Valley Way and back on Congleton Edge and local public footpaths.

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Halloween Trail

From 9:00am on Saturday 26 October 2024.

Until 4:00pm on Sunday 3 November 2024.

Some spooky visitors are visiting Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve this half-term! Can you explore the park and find them all? Collect a map and get searching.

Tegg’s Nose Country Park Halloween Trail

From 9:00am on Saturday 26 October 2024.

Until 4:00pm on Sunday 3 November 2024.

Some spooky visitors are visiting Tegg's Nose Country Park this half-term! Can you explore the park and find them all? Collect a map and get searching.

Birdwatching – Understanding More About Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff (Tuesdays)

Tuesday 5 November 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.

Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Autumn Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Tuesday 5 November 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.

Are looking for a fitness class during the week that’s outside and you can bring your child? Open to everyone even if you are wanting to add extra training to your week.

Birdwatching – Understanding More About Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff (Wednesdays)

Wednesday 6 November 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.

Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Autumn Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.

Poynton Park Tree Wander

Sunday 1 December 2024.

Time: 10:30am - 12 noon.

Come and learn about our native trees and how to identify them on a short walk around Poynton Park. Slow paced walk of around 1.6km (1 mile).

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Tuesday 3 December 2024.

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.

Are looking for a fitness class during the week that’s outside and you can bring your child? Open to everyone even if you are wanting to add extra training to your week.

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Elf Hunt

From 9:00am on Saturday 7 December 2024.

Until 4:00pm on Sunday 29 December 2024.

The Elves are on the loose in the park! Can you find them all and collect their names? Pick up a map from near the visitor centre and get searching around the park.

Tegg’s Nose Country Park Elf Hunt

From 9:00am on Saturday 7 December 2024.

Until 4:00pm on Sunday 29 December 2024.

The Elves are on the loose in the park! Can you find them all and collect their names? Pick up a map from the Tegg's Nose Visitor Centre and get searching around the top of the park.

Rangers Events

A Feast of Flowers

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Outdoor Fitness at Tegg's Nose Country Park - May

Batty about Bats

Dog Behaviour Clinic with Vic Barlow, the Dogfather - May

Birds, butterflies & wildflowers of Higher Poynton

Stream Dipping for Grown Ups – Tegg’s Nose Country Park

Orienteering for All – Tegg’s Nose Country Park

Moorland Adventure May Half-Term Kids Activity Club

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Fancy a Paddle - One

Foraging Workshop and Balsam Bashing - Rossmill

Birdwatching – Understanding Summer Birds with Nature Stuff (Tuesdays)

Birdwatching – Understanding Summer Birds with Nature Stuff (Wednesdays)

Bollin Valley Countryside Taster Day

Pond dipping for grown-ups - Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve

Midsummer Sunset Walk

Ramble with the Rangers – Tegg’s Nose Country Park

Balsam Bash One

Balsam Bash Two

Introduction to Climbing at Windgather Rocks - One

Rossmill Volunteer Day

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Wildflowers & butterflies of Jacksons’ Brickworks Local Nature Reserve

Balsam Bash Three

Fancy a Paddle - Two

Bug Hunting for Grown Ups – Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve

Wilmslow Bioblitz

Willow spiling at Macclesfield Riverside Park

Flowers in the Grass

Introduction to Climbing at Tegg's Nose

Volunteer day at Riverside Park

Tegg's Nose Butterfly Walk

Bats at Tegg’s Nose

Tegg’s Nose Rocks! – Geology Walk

Tegg’s Nose Bilberry Pick

Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week One

Fancy a Paddle - Three

Introduction to Climbing at The Roaches

Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Two

Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Three

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Macclesfield Bioblitz 2024

Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Four

Introduction to Climbing at Windgather Rocks - Two

Meadow management at Macclesfield Riverside Park

Meet the Longhorns

Fancy a Paddle - Four

Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Five

Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Six

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Birdwatching – Understanding Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff (Tuesdays)

Birdwatching – Understanding Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff (Wednesdays)

Dog Behaviour Clinic with Vic Barlow, the Dogfather - September

Navigation for Beginners

Outdoor Fitness at Tegg's Nose Country Park - September

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Battling the Birch Three

Fungal Foray at Tegg's Nose Country Park

Meres, Canals, Ways and Edges

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Halloween Trail

Tegg’s Nose Country Park Halloween Trail

Birdwatching – Understanding More About Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff (Tuesdays)

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Birdwatching – Understanding More About Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff (Wednesdays)

Poynton Park Tree Wander

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Elf Hunt

Tegg’s Nose Country Park Elf Hunt

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