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Events on at Blackbrook Visitor Centre |
Please phone the Sankey Valley Rangers for confirmation of event in case of a date or location change or cancellation.
Next Event Bird Walk
Meet at the Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook
Sunday 11th January 2009 9.00am start.
Join the Rangers on an early morning bird walk, looking and listening for up to 45 species of birds.
Please bring along binoculars if you have them. We request that all dogs are left at home for this event.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
Next Event Guided Walk -- Garswood Loop
Meet at the Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook
Sunday 15th February 2009 10.30am start.
This relaxed 7 mile ramble will pass through the northern end of Sankey Valley Park and
then travel the footpaths and lanes of Carr Mill and Garswood.
Please bring along waterproofs in case of inclement weather, and plenty of liquids to drink.
You should also wear stout footwear suitable for walking long distances.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
Next Event Photography Event
Meet at the Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook
Sunday 22nd March 2009 10.30am start
An event aimed at the 'very' amateur photographer, mainly concentrating on digital photography.
Members of the Ranger Service will lead the event, and will be on hand to identify any
animals or plants that are photographed. This event is strictly limited to 10 people,
so to book a place, please contact the Rangers at the visitors centre.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
Next Event Guided Walk -- Garswood Loop
Meet at the Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook
Sunday 12th April 2009 10.00am start.
This relaxed 7 mile ramble will pass through the northern end of Sankey Valley Park and
then travel the footpaths and lanes of Carr Mill and Garswood.
Please bring along waterproofs in case of inclement weather, and plenty of liquids to drink.
You should also wear stout footwear suitable for walking long distances.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
Next Event Guided Walk -- Two Beacons Walk
Meet at the Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook
Sunday 19th April 2009 10.00am start.
A strenuous 12 mile hike from Blackbrook to Ashurst Beacon in West Lancashire.
Transport back to the starting point is provided.
Please bring along waterproofs in case of inclement weather, a packed lunch and plenty of liquids to drink.
You should also wear stout footwear suitable for walking long distances.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
Next Event Guided Walk -- Bankes to Blackbrook
Contact the Rangers for meeting point
Sunday 10th May 2009 10.00am start.
A relaxed, downhill ramble from Bankes Park in Billinge
to the Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook.
Transport back to the starting point is provided.
Please bring along waterproofs in case of inclement weather, a packed lunch and plenty of liquids to drink.
You should also wear stout footwear suitable for walking long distances.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
Next Event Guided Walk
Crank Caverns and Billinge Beacon Loop
Meet at the Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook
Sunday 24th May 2009 10.00am start.
This 9 mile ramble will pas through some of the most scenic countryside in St Helens
and will also ascend to the highest point in Merseyside, Billinge Hill.
Please bring along waterproofs in case of inclement weather, a packed lunch and plenty of liquids to drink.
You should also wear stout footwear suitable for walking long distances.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
Next Event Moth and Bat Night
At the Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook
Saturday 13th June 2009 9.30pm till late.
A late evening event which will aim to record as many moth and bat species as possible.
The moths will be attracted using high power light bulbs, so please bring along sunglasses if you have them.
If you have a torch , then please bring that with you as well.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
Next Event Pond Dip
Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook
Sunday 21st June 2009 1.00pm start.
Join in the hunt for a large variety of pond creatures with the Rangers and our guest Chantelle Edwards
from 'Nature in Focus'. Chantelle will examine the 'mini beasts' under a microscope which will
display them in gruesome close-up on a television monitor.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
Next Event Moth and Bat Night
At the Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook
Saturday 11th July 2009 9.30pm till late.
A late evening event which will aim to record as many moth and bat species as possible.
The moths will be attracted using high power light bulbs, so please bring along sunglasses if you have them.
If you have a torch , then please bring that with you as well.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
Next Event Guided Walk -- Two Beacons Walk
Meet at the Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook
Sunday 19th July 2009 10.00am start.
A strenuous 12 mile hike from Blackbrook to Ashurst Beacon in West Lancashire.
Transport back to the starting point is provided.
Please bring along waterproofs in case of inclement weather, a packed lunch and plenty of liquids to drink.
You should also wear stout footwear suitable for walking long distances.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
Next Event Moth and Bat Night
At the Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook
Saturday 8th August 2009 9.30pm till late.
A late evening event which will aim to record as many moth and bat species as possible.
The moths will be attracted using high power light bulbs, so please bring along sunglasses if you have them.
If you have a torch , then please bring that with you as well.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
Next Event Fungal Foray
Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook
Sunday 11th October 2009 10.00am start.
Join the Rangers on a pleasant Sunday morning stroll to seek out the many different species of fungi
that can be found on the park. A local enthusiast will lead the event.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
Next Event Feed the Birds
Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook
Sunday 15th November 2009 1.00pm start.
Join the Rangers on a talk and practical demonstration on feeding the birds during the cold winter months.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
Next Event Christmas Decorations
Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor's Centre at Blackbrook
Sunday 13th December 2009 1.00pm start.
Come along and try your hand at making traditional Christmas wreath decorations from natural resources.
For further information contact the Sankey Valley Rangers on 01744 677 772
