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October October October Saturday 6 th & Sunday 7 th 11am – 4pm Woodland Craft Weekend Come along to Eastham Country Park and discover the ancient and modern methods of woodland crafts. Watch the hurdle maker weave his hazel fence and the bodger on his pole lathe. Have a go yourself and try you hand at some traditional crafts, plus lots of displays and information. This event is suitable for the whole family to enjoy. No need to book, just come along to Eastham Country Park (SJ 363818) between the above times. For further enquiries ℡ 0151 327 1007 Sunday 7 th 1pm – 3.30pm Leasowe Lighthouse Open Day Climb the 130 steps to the top of the oldest brick built lighthouse in Britain. The guided tours led by the Friends of Leasowe Lighthouse run every ½ hour and last 20 minutes. There is a minimum height restriction of 1.06 metres for people wishing to visit the top and a charge of £1 per adult and 50p per child (under 16). Alternatively why not spend some time in the newly-refurbished ground floor exhibition area where you can buy souvenirs and enjoy some refreshments. No need to book. Just turn up at Leasowe Lighthouse, off Pasture Road, Moreton (SJ 253914) between the above times. For further enquiries ℡ 0151 678 5488 Sunday 7 th 2pm – 4pm Telegraph Station Open Day The Friends of Hilbre will be opening the best preserved Holyhead to Liverpool optical telegraph station which is now a small visitor centre on the main island. They will also be staffing the Wirral Council Parks and Countryside mobile Information Unit at West Kirby Marine Lake Car Park (SJ 210868) to help with safe crossing times and other information about the islands. For further enquiries ℡ 0151 678 5488 Saturday 14 th & Sunday 15 th 10am – 4pm Abseil Down Leasowe Lighthouse Abseil 100 feet down the oldest brick built lighthouse in the country and raise money for the Stroke Association. Register as an individual or as a team at just £10 per person. You will be required to raise a further £75 minimum and anyone raising over £115 will be awarded a t-shirt on the day, as well as prizes for the largest amount of sponsorship raised and the largest team. For further enquiries ℡ 07799 436011 Sunday 14 th 11am – 3pm Hedgehog Heaven Join the Rangers and members of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society for a fun day of hedgehog arts and crafts and learn more about our spikey friends. This event is suitable for all the family to enjoy. No need to book, just turn up at Eastham Country Park (SJ 363818) between the above times. For further enquiries ℡ 0151 327 1007 Thursday 18 th 11am – 3pm North Wirral Coastal Park Task Day Join the Rangers and members of the Friends of North Wirral Coastal Park and undertake a day of conservation work to improve the habitats along Wirral’s coast. Booking essential ℡ 0151 678 5488 Saturday 20 th 10.30am – 12.30pm Fungal Foray Join the Rangers and members of the North West Fungi Group and learn more about the different fungi that can be found at Eastham Country Park and their key role in the recycling of the woodland ecosystem. This event is not suitable for children under 8 years old. Booking essential ℡ 0151 327 1007 Saturday 20 th 7pm – 9.30pm Starwatch Join members of the Liverpool Astronomical Society at Wirral Country Park and learn more about the night sky with an opportunity to look through some telescopes (weather permitting) with displays and slide shows. Refreshments will also be available. This event is suitable for all the family to enjoy and all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No need to book, just turn up at the Wirral Country Park Visitor Centre, Thurstaston (SJ 238835). For further enquiries ℡ 0151 648 4371/3884 Sunday 21 st 10.30am – 12noon Autumn in Birkenhead Park The warm autumn colours on its wide variety of trees transforms Birkenhead Park into its most beautiful at this time of year. Join the Rangers for a tour and discover more about this world famous public park. No need to book. Meet at the Park Pavilion (SJ 310892). For further enquiries ℡ 0151 652 5197 Wednesday 24 th 11am – 12.30pm Children’s Wildlife Safari at Birkenhead Park Search for wildlife in the undergrowth and discover the hidden world of bugs, beetles and other creepy crawlies! All children Under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential ℡ 0151 652 5197 Thursday 25 th 1.30pm – 3pm Animal Actions Come along to Royden Park and join the Rangers to discover how animals live and move. This activity is suitable for children aged from 6 – 12 years old. All children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Sorry no dogs. No need to book. Meet at the Coach House, Royden Park (SJ 245857). For further enquiries ℡ 0151 677 7594 Saturday 27 th 10am – 12noon Beginners Fungal Foray Learn about and try your hand at identifying the many different fungi which grow on Bidston Hill and Flaybrick Memorial Gardens. This event is suitable for all the family to enjoy. Sorry no dogs. Booking essential ℡ 0151 653 9332 Saturday 27 th 11am – 12.30pm Birkenhead Park Junior Rangers Club A morning of activities for children aged from 8 – 12 years old, all with an environmental theme. Places are limited. Booking essential ℡ 0151 652 5197 Saturday 27 th 11am – 4pm Bird Activity Day Find out how you can help our feathered friends through the winter months. The Rangers at Eastham Country Park, in conjunction with the RSPB, are hosting a fun-filled day of bird events and activities. Follow a bird trail through the woods, join in the crafts in the Visitor Centre and find out what birds are feeding in the nature garden. This event is suitable for all the family to enjoy. No need to book, just turn up at the Eastham Country Park Visitor Centre (SJ 363818) between the above times. For further enquiries ℡ 0151 327 1007 Saturday 27 th 1pm – 2pm Tidelines Come along to Wirral Country Park and join the Rangers on a scavenge along the high water tide lines of Thurstaston Beach. Look for sea potatoes and crab shells that have been washed up after some of the highest tides of the year. This event is suitable for all the family to enjoy and all children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book. Meet at the Wirral Country Park Visitor Centre, Thurstaston (SJ 238835). For further enquiries ℡ 0151 648 4371/3884 Sunday 28 th 10am – 3pm Dales Scrub Clearance Join other volunteers and help the Ranger restore the valuable heathland habitat at Heswall Dales. Suitable clothing and footwear are essential and a packed lunch is recommended. No need to book. Meet at Dale Farm Entrance, Oldfield Road, Heswall (SJ 258825). For further enquiries ℡ 0151 677 7594 Sunday 28 th 10.30am – 1pm Turning Leaf British Summer time has officially ended, so why not mark the changing seasons by joining the Rangers at Wirral Country Park on a walk to find some signs of autumn. Waterproof clothing and stout footwear are essential. Sorry no dogs. Booking essential ℡ 0151 648 4371/3884 Sunday 28 th 1.30pm – 3.30pm Autumn Colours at Arrowe Country Park Join the Ranger on a walk through the woodlands of Arrowe Country Park where the autumn leaves provide a colourful display. This event is suitable for all the family to enjoy. No need to book. Meet at the main entrance to Arrowe Country Park, by the Arrowe Park Golf Centre next to the Cherry Orchard public house (SJ 275858). For further enquiries ℡ 0151 677 7594 November November Novem ber Saturday 3 rd 1pm – 3pm Masterchef Goes Wild Join the Rangers at Wirral Country Park for a feast plundered straight from nature’s larder. Wander along the hedgerows and through the woodlands learning about wild foods and then enjoy a selection of jams and drinks made from local natural ingredients. Sorry no dogs. Booking essential ℡ 0151 648 4371/3884 Sunday 4 th 10am – 3pm Beacons Scrub Clearance Join other volunteers and help the Ranger restore the valuable heathland habitat at Heswall Beacons. Suitable clothing and footwear are essential and a packed lunch is recommended. No need to book. Meet at Heswall Beacon Car Park, Beacon Lane, off Telegraph Road (A540) Heswall (SJ 271815). For further enquiries ℡ 0151 677 7594 Sunday 4 th 10am – 12noon Acorn Challenge and Scavenger Hunt Enjoy the autumn colours of the trees and hedgerows and see if you can find the biggest acorn on our scavenger hunt and walk through Dibbinsdale Local Nature Reserve. This event is suitable for all the family to enjoy. Booking essential ℡ 0151 334 9851 Sunday 4 th 1pm – 3.30pm Leasowe Lighthouse Open Day Climb the 130 steps to the top of the oldest brick built lighthouse in Britain. The guided tours led by the Friends of Leasowe Lighthouse run every ½ hour and last 20 minutes. There is a minimum height restriction of 1.06 metres for people wishing to visit the top and a charge of £1 per adult and 50p per child (under 16). Alternatively why not spend some time in the newly-refurbished ground floor exhibition area where you can buy souvenirs and enjoy some refreshments. No need to book. Just turn up at Leasowe Lighthouse, off Pasture Road, Moreton (SJ 253914) between the above times. For further enquiries ℡ 0151 678 5488 Wednesday 14 th 10am – 3pm Dales Scrub Clearance Join other volunteers and help the Ranger restore the valuable heathland habitat at Heswall Dales.
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