June 13: Wildflower id course. Rochdale Canal, Newton Heath, Manchester 12noon. Email Rhys Wynn at the Canal and Rivers Trust -
- for details.
Sunday, June 16: Go Wild on Nutsford Vale, Gorton, Manchester. Join Red Rose Forest and Greater Manchester Local Record Centre for nature walks and wildlife spotting on Nutsford Vale. The event runs from 12.30-3pm and also features wildlife games, crafts and bird box making. Meet at the Hemmons Road entrance to the site M12 5SZ.
June 19: Insect id course. Rochdale Canal, Newton Heath, Manchester 12noon. Email Rhys Wynn at the Canal and Rivers Trust -
- for details.
June 22-23: Weekend dry stone walling course with the Conservation Volunteers. Piethorn Reservoir, Ogden Lane, Newhey, Milnrow, Rochdale. Contact Katie Lowry for more information on 07740 899539 or email
June 23: Water and fire safety event. Pennington Flash Country Park, St Helens Road, Leigh. 11am-3pm. Join Wigan Leisure and Cultural Trust and GM Fire Service to learn more about fire and water safety.
Saturday, June 29: Trees at Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, Manchester. Find out why trees are treemendous at this fun event for all the family organised by Red Rose Forest and Manchester Museum as part of the British Ecological Society Centenary. There will be a chance to learn about the flora and fauna growing and living on street trees and to find out more about the museum's tree fossils collection. We'll also be offering tips on choosing the right tree and looking after it, and for those who like crafts we'll be creating a giant tree installation. 11am-4pm. Free.
June 29-30: Weekend dry stone walling course with the Conservation Volunteers. Piethorn Reservoir, Ogden Lane, Newhey, Milnrow, Rochdale. Contact Katie Lowry for more information on 07740 899539 or email
Regular
Wood Club at Barlow Wood, Chorlton: Mondays and Tuesday evenings from 4pm-5.30pm from April 15th/16th - May 20th/21st. Wood Club is aimed at six - 11-year-olds and is a chance to get outide in the woods and enjoy playing, exploring and learning. You can also boost your knowledge of conservation, bushcraft skills and experience of using tools on green wood. Please visit their Facebook page for more information. Or call Sarah Gillibrand on 0161 881 9575.
NHS Health Walks across Manchester Weekly health walks are led by Physical Activity Referral Service staff and volunteers and are open to everyone.
