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​2023

Events at Marshall's Arm LNR


Sunday 29th January
8.00am 
Dawn Chorus Day
Seek out the woodland and wetland birds of Marshall’s Arm
Meet at Saxons Lane entrance to the reserve.
Contact: Paul Kenyon  Late News: 30 species recorded

Friday 28th April
7-9.30pm

Being Greener - Talk and AGM
An informative talk by Tim Kirwin (Wilder Things) on how we can do our bit for a greener world. This will follow our AGM.
All welcome.
Hartford Village Hall  Chester Road.

Sunday 9th July
2 - 4pm 
Picnic in the Park
We join Hartford’s “Picnic in the Park” on the Grange Field celebrating the centenary celebrations of the village hall and bowls and tennis clubs. Our contribution will be our displays and children’s activities.

Saturday 15th July
2 - 4pm 
Northwich River Festival
As in previous years we will be exhibiting, informing and providing some children’s activities to promote interest in the Reserve.

Friday 1st September 
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7.30pm
Bat Flypast
 Bat Walk. Find what the bats are eating at the bat café and find where the bats hang out. Small mammal traps will also be set for the mammal release on Sat morning Meet at the Stones Manor Lane entrance to the reserve Hartford. Bring a torch you will be returning in the dark! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday 2nd September
9.30 am -11.00am
Mammal Release (Traps set Friday night)
Discover the hidden mammals at Marshall’s Arm.  This is an early and prompt start to minimise the captivity time.
11.00am-4.00pm
Drop in for a range of activities with details and timings to be announced. Meet at Stones Manor Lane entrance to reserve for mammal release or at the bottom meadow for later activities
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact: Book here

Saturday 18th March
2- 4pm 
Put a SPRING in your Step
Search for spring during a walk through the woods with bird, bug and bud hunting

Meet at Stones Manor Lane Entrance to the Reserve. 
Children must be accompanied by an adult.​
Contact: Virginia 07814 107732

Monday 1st May
2 - 4pm 
Woodland Flowers
At this time of year our bluebell wood is at its most beautiful.
Meet at Stones Manor Lane entrance to the Reserve. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact: Bev Goodger 01606 882770  Virginia Hunt 0160642667

Monday 10th July
All Day 
Schools’ Day: Nature’s Explorers
A chance for children from 2 local primary schools to Go Green and discover the secrets of the reserve through activities and exploration.

Sunday 8th October                                                                  
10.30am-12.30am 
Fungi Hunt
A chance to identify the range of fungi in our woods. Meet at Stones Manor Lane entrance to the Reserve
​Contact: Book here

Marshall’s Arm Volunteers: Marshall’s Arm is maintained and managed by volunteers. If you would like to be involved with the Marshall’s  volunteer group we normally meet for 2-5 hours at 10.00am monthly in Saxons Lane Greenbank. For details and dates contact Tim Kirwin on 07543 406968 or tim@wilderthings.co.uk.

​Management and Development: If you are interested in the management, monitoring, recording, protection of the reserve or events organisation please contact Virginia Hunt 0160642667 or come along to our AGM on Friday 28 April (see above)
 
Wheelchair Access: Wheel chair access is available from Saxon’s Lane. Please contact the event organiser to arrange meet up.
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