EVENTS
​​​​​Friday 11th April
Talk: 'British Bees'
7.30pm
Thornton Hough W.I. Hall, Neston Road, Thornton Hough, CH63 1JL
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A talk by Tony Parker.
Admission £5.
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We will look at the identification, ecology and behaviour of the main families of Britain's wild bees with the emphasis on those found in the Cheshire region.
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The talk will be followed by complimentary tea/coffee and homemade cake, with an opportunity to meet like-minded people.​​​​​​​​
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(Photo above: copyright Bugblog)
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Sunday 13th April
New Ferry Butterfly Park Workday with Wirral Countryside Volunteers
9.30 am - 4 pm
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Free volunteering event. Come for the whole day or join in and leave when you want to. Tasks will include:
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Preparations for Open Day
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Clearing brambles
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Bagging up wood chip and 'soil improver'
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Clearing the road and paths
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Please bring lunch and wear warm clothes and stout footwear. Tools, training, tea and homemade cake provided.
Cycle and car parking available on reserve. There are good public transport links as the park is next to Bebington train station.
Contact: Paul Loughnane by email or telephone 0151 645 8937.
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Saturday 26th April
Spring walk around ancient woodlands
2 - 4.30 pm
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A tour of the nature reserves of Tom's Paddock. Foxes Wood, Little Thornton Common and Thornton Wood, enjoying the spring flowers.
The tour will look at the ancient woodland flora indicators found with in these sections of Dibbinsdale SSSI. The effect of coppicing on the ground flora can also be observed, as well as the regrowth of recently laid hedges.
These woods have no formal paths and the route is steep in parts. Stout footwear required. Muddy in parts.
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Meet by bridge over M53 on Thornton Common Road.
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Booking is essential. Reserve your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-walk-around-ancient-woodlands-tickets-1296673688909
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Sunday 4th May
New Ferry Butterfly Park Opening Day
11 am - 4 pm
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The opening of the 2025 season! Lots to see and do for all the family: art trail, art and craft tables, spider identification, nature walk, tombola, plant sale, cake sale, BBQ.
Entry to the event is free but donations are very welcome.
No parking at the park during the Open Day, except disabled access. Plenty of parking available in the local area. Good public transport links available - the Butterfly Park is next to Bebington train station.
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Wednesday 28th May
Discover pollinators at New Ferry Butterfly Park
10 - 11.30 am
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Wirral Council will be hosting a series of events through the year as part of their 'Wild About Nature' campaign.
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This workshop will start with a guided walk around the nature reserve to look for pollinators and other minibeasts, and see the flowers and the different habitats around the reserve. There is so much to discover - there have been 27 different species of butterfly recorded within the reserve, of which 18 are breeding on site.
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After the guided tour, have a go at pond dipping to find out what wildlife uses a pond and how important water is for wildlife. The morning will end with a craft activity, creating paper butterflies to take home.
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Suitable for adults and children. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Booking is essential. Get your free tickets here:
