Whats on in Boltons Parks this summer
Leverhulme Park, Bradford
Park & Tonge Cemetery
A GATEWAY TO URBAN NATURE PROJECT
Bolton Council in partnership with the Lancashire
The Gateway to Urban Nature Project is led by
Wildlife Trust and Groundwork.
Started in August 2010 this three year project
aims to connect the community with the wildlife
on their local park (woodland, grassland and wet-
land environments) through a series of events,
training workshops and volunteennq opportuni
ties increasing access to the natural areas of the
Park and to work towards the Park becoming a
Local Nature Reserve.
The project is funded by Natural England through
Fund's Changing Spaces Programme.
the Access to Nature, as part of the Big Lottery
Mini-beast Discovery! Saturday 13th August 11am-12pm
In partnership with Breightmet Library and their Nature Workshops join staff from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust on a mini-beast hunt and river dip. Outdoor adventures and fun whatever the weather! Meet at the Lancashire Wildlife Trust ERC building, Bury Road.
Outdoor Survival Skills Tuesday.16th-Friday 19th August
11.00am-2.30prn 11-18 years old
Join the Lancashire Wildlife Trust for shelter building and green woodwork activities with lots of games and activities. Join us for the four days to gain a John Muir Award/AQA accreditation. FREE, but requires booking .
To book contact 01204 663754.
Fancy a Brew and a Chat? Thursday 18th August 6.30pm--8.00pm
Your Park! Your Voice! Join us for informal meeting to discuss the Park and upcoming opportunities. Meet Gorses Road Crown Green Bowling Huts.
Family Bat Walk-Get Batty on a Bat Walk! Friday 19th August 8pm-9.45pm
Do bats drink blood? Do they hang from caves? Join us on our FREE bat walk and learn the truth about these Batastic mammals! To book contact Joanne Moore.
Art in the Park! Wednesday 31st August 1pm-3pm
Join us on this FREE workshop and have a go at making environmental art. Activities for all ages! FREE, but booking required. To book contact Joanne Moore.
September
Twilight Wander Saturday 10th September 8pm-9.30pm
As darkness falls join us during Bolton's Walking Festival on a guided walk to discover the nocturnal creatures living around the woods and river. Meet at the Leverhulme Community Centre car park, off Long Lane.
Fancy a Brew and a Chat? Thursday'22nd September 6.30pm-8.00pm
Your Park! Your Voice! Join us for informal meeting to discuss the Park and upcoming opportunities. Meet Gorses Road Crown Green Bowling Huts.
