EVENTS
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December
Coppicing Weekend at Thornton Wood with Wirral Countryside Volunteers
9.30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Working on the entrance coppice at Thornton Wood. Come for one day or both!
Meet on the bridge over the M53 on Thornton Common Road.
Contact: Paul Loughnane by email or telephone 0151 645 8937.
Sunday 10th December
New Ferry Butterfly Park Workday with Wirral Countryside Volunteers
9.30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free volunteering event. Tasks will include bramble removal, blackthorn clearance, embankment coppicing, turf removal and hedge laying. Come for the whole day or join in and leave when you want to.
Please bring lunch and stout footwear. Tools, training and tea provided.
Cycle and car parking available on reserve. Good public transport links available.
Contact: Paul Loughnane by email or telephone 0151 645 8937.
Friday 12th January 2024
Talk: 'Our Dee Estuary: Connecting People with Nature'
7.30pm
Thornton Hough W.I. Hall, Thornton Hough, CH63 1JL
A talk by David Parker.
The talk will be followed by complimentary tea/coffee and homemade cake, with an opportunity to meet like-minded people.
Admission £5.
Friday 9th February 2024
Talk: 'Guardians of the Canopy: Nurturing Wirral’s Treescape'
7.30pm
Thornton Hough W.I. Hall, Thornton Hough, CH63 1JL
A talk by Nicola Wallbank, Senior Trees and Woodland Manager, Wirral Council.
Join us for an illuminating presentation as we delve into Wirral's innovative Tree, Hedgerow, and Woodland Strategy - a blueprint for fostering a thriving local ecosystem. We'll journey through the achievements to date, showcasing the tangible impact of strategic initiatives.
Highlighting a ground-breaking study conducted in collaboration with Forest Research, we’ll explore the quantitative insights into the structure and environmental influence of Wirral's trees. The heart of the presentation will unveil the calculated value of Wirral's trees, shedding light on the vital role they play in our community. As we explore the findings, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how these natural wonders contribute not just ecologically, but socially and culturally, enriching our lives in ways previously unmeasured.
To conclude, Nicola will introduce you to the Wirral Tree Warden Network - a passionate community of tree enthusiasts committed to preserving and enhancing our local treescape. Learn how you can become a part of this dedicated group, contributing to the collective effort to ensure a flourishing environment for generations to come.
Join us on this journey of discovery, where trees become more than just silent guardians of nature - they become the vibrant threads weaving together the past, present, and future of Wirral's landscape.
The talk will be followed by complimentary tea/coffee and homemade cake, with an opportunity to meet like-minded people.
Admission £5.
Friday 8th March 2024
Talk: 'The Harvest Mouse: An Experimental Release Scheme'
7.30pm
Thornton Hough W.I. Hall, Thornton Hough, CH63 1JL
A talk by Penny Rudd, Registrar at Chester Zoo, about the zoo's groundbreaking Harvest mouse release project.
The Harvest mouse is our smallest UK rodent species, with adults weighing less than a 2p coin! Unfortunately these endearing mammals are under threat from all sides and, whilst their populations are not well understood, they are thought to be in decline across Britain.
More than 20 years ago experts from Chester Zoo, along with an army of partner organisations and volunteers, embarked on an ambitious and groundbreaking release programme to help boost Cheshire's Harvest mouse population. Our speaker Penny spear-headed this epic effort which included extensive pre-release research and planning, breeding hundreds of individual mice and an
ongoing monitoring programme to measure success. Come along to hear Penny fill us in on all the details and discover how the population is faring now.
The talk will be followed by complimentary tea/coffee and homemade cake, with an opportunity to meet like-minded people.
Admission £5.
Friday 12th April 2024
Talk: 'Curlews in the Landscape'
7.30pm
Thornton Hough W.I. Hall, Thornton Hough, CH63 1JL
A talk by Andrew Brockbank.
The talk will be followed by complimentary tea/coffee and homemade cake, with an opportunity to meet like-minded people.
Admission £5.
