EVENTS
​​​​​​​​​Saturday 26th April
Spring walk around ancient woodlands
2 - 4.30 pm
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FULLY BOOKED
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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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Sundays until 7th September
New Ferry Butterfly Park Summer Opening
12 - 4pm
Access from Howell Road, New Ferry, CH62 5BJ
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New Ferry Butterfly Park is a tranquil urban nature reserve with diverse habitats supporting many species of plants, invertebrates and other wildlife. Attractions include:
Nature, history and art trails
Plant sale
Pond dipping
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Free entry but donations welcome.
Much of the Butterfly Park is wheelchair accessible, although there are some areas which are not.
The park is next to Bebington train station.
There is no car parking inside the reserve but there are bicycle racks.
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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:
