Local astronomer Robert Ince will lead an exciting evening of star gazing at Mere Sands Wood.

We'll be using the dark sky around the Reserve to see stars, planets, constellations and other heavenly objects. Powerful telescopes and binoculars will be available for you to try, plus lots of expert help and advice, and plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

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Volunteer Rangers are our eyes and ears out on the reserve.

You’ll need to share your enthusiasm for the reserve, our wildlife and our conservation work with our visitors and promote the work of Lancashire Wildlife Trust and all that Brockholes has to offer ensuring our visitors make the most of their visit.

If you would like to join our friendly volunteer team, please email sarah.leach@brockholes.org in the first instance to register your interest in volunteering at Brockholes.

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Ms Cooper met some of her constituents and Lancashire Wildlife Trust officers and volunteers at the Haskayne Cutting nature reserve.

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The skins of the caterpillars have been discovered at the top of small bushes on our Winmarleigh Moss Nature Reserve, near Garstang.

It means the caterpillar is infected by a microorganism, climbs to the top of the plant and then dies. The caterpillar is driven by the baculovirus which then bursts out of the corpse to seek victims below.

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Come and discover the Stone Age past of Lunt and enjoy an afternoon of creative activities.

Places are bookable through agraham@lancswt.org.uk.

The event is free but any donations will be gratefully received.
 

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Join John Watt on an afternoon guided walk and tree ID "challenges" around Scutchers Acres, West Lancashire! 

The walk will help you to identify both broadleaf and conifer trees.

With over 100 different tree species found in Scutchers Acres, its the ideal place to come and see (and also learn all about) a wide variety of trees.

PRE-BOOKING is required.

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An event to mark National Marine Week!

A member of our marine team will be there with some binoculars so if you would like to join us then all you need to do is show up...

The process is really straightforward – we will gather at the tower and spend a couple of hours or so looking out to sea, periodically recording environmental factors and of course any marine mammals that we see!

If you plan on staying for the full duration of the watch then don’t forget to bring some lunch, and if you have binoculars then please do bring them as well.

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You can have the opportunity to talk to local wildlife charities and organisations who work hard to protect your local coastline. Come and learn more about what we do and how you might get involved.

This event is brought to you by:

• Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
• LOVEmyBEACH
• Fylde Council
• RSPB
• Park View 4U
• Friends of the Estuary
• Solaris Centre 

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An event to mark National Marine Week!

Do you enjoy spending time at the beach? From sand dunes to saltmarsh your local coastal area has so much to offer.

Come and explore the sunny seaside and learn about the fascinating marine environment by joining us for a morning of fun-filled beach activities, it’s going to be shrimply the best!

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An event to mark National Marine Week!

According to recent studies, billions of tiny plastic pellets, known as 'nurdles' are lost into the UK environment each year. These can significantly harm marine wildlife once they make it into the sea.

We aim to collect vital evidence to add to existing data on the extent of the environmental impacts of all sources of marine plastic pollution.

No booking is required, just dress appropriately for the weather and join us on the beach!

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