2023
Events at Marshall's Arm LNR
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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
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. |