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An exciting new wildlife project to engage with those living around Morecambe Bay has been launched by Lancashire and Cumbria Wildlife Trusts. The area is known for its beautiful scenery and wildlife and this exciting new project will give local people from both Lancashire and Cumbria a chance to learn and engage with the coastal environment around them.
The Morecambe Bay: A Wealth of Wildlife project aims to connect communities with the inland, coastal and marine environments through a series of initiatives that will increase access to the beautiful natural places between Fleetwood and Ulverston.
Led by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust and in partnership with Cumbria Wildlife Trust, this project will run family events, walks and training opportunities for everyone to engage, explore and experience the wildlife delights of Morecambe Bay.
Supported by Natural England through Access to Nature, as part of the Big Lottery Fund's Changing Spaces programme, this project will also be working in partnership with many other organisations and will encourage a greater diversity of people to connect with wildlife.
It will give opportunities for people to take ownership of their local environment in the future and provide training and resources to help people appreciate and protect the natural environment beyond the lifetime of the project.
Here is a taster of the upcoming events:
Search for Invertebrates with the Lancashire Wildlife Trust
Monday 11th April at 11.00 am. Easter family event searching around the nature reserve for creepy crawlies with the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. Held at Heysham Nature Reserve, meet in the car park, Moneyclose Lane, Heysham. LA32UW. This family event is free.
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and
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. Website: http://www.lancswt.org.uk.
Pond Dipping with the Lancashire Wildlife Trust
Thursday 14th April at 11.00 am. Dip into the depths to see what wonderful creatures live in the water and survey your findings with the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. Held at Heysham Nature Reserve, meet in the car park, Moneyclose Lane, Heysham. LA32UW. This family event is free.
For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and
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. Website: http://www.lancswt.org.uk.
Heysham Hedgehogs Wildlife Watch monthly group (every third Saturday of each month).
Saturday 16th April at 10 am - 12 noon. Hedgehog Search & Survival Using a handmade compass find your supplies and make a survival den at Heysham Nature Reserve. For children aged between 8 and 13 years. Fee: £1. Booking is ESSENTIAL. For more information and to book a place contact: Emma Garston Tel: 01524 855030. Mobile: 07717366812. Email:
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. Website: http://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/
Walk at Sunderland Point with the Lancaster & District Bird Watching Society and North Lancashire Naturalist Group
Wednesday 20th April. 11 am meeting point at Potts Corner (SD413571). To car share please meet at 10.25 am at Heysham NR. Enjoy a leisurely walk around Sunderland Point and marvel at species such as the Belted Beauty moth and summer migrants such as the Wheatear. This circular walk is approximately 2.5 miles where we will have lunch at Sambo's Grave. It will take approx 3.5 hours. Donations are welcome and booking is recommended. A prompt start is preferable. For information and to book contact Emma on 01524 855030, 07717366812 and
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