26 June            Butterfly Walk and Moth Identification

Join us to check the moth trap and identification at 9.30am or a butterfly identification walk at 2pm

24 July            Volunteer and Members BBQ

Join our volunteers for a relaxing social. Bring your own food and drink.

Tea/coffee provided.

28 August            Ormskirk Festival            9-4pm

We will have an information stand, sell bird feed, bird feeders, nest boxes and wildflowers to raise awareness of Gorse Hill. If you can help in any way , please get in touch.

27 - 29 August            Volunteers and Members Camping Weekend

Arriving at Gorse Hill Friday pm and leaving Sunday pm, this annual event includes campfire cooking and working on the reserve on the Saturday. Contact Charlotte Chappell for more details.

11 September             National Moth Night     9-11pm

The Heath trap will be in operation and a brightly lit sheet soaked in sugar to attract the moths. Have a go at identifying these fascinating insects – if you are not scared of the dark!!

25 September             Apple Day

This is a new major event of the year. In celebration of our developing orchard we will have a range of activities on offer. More on this in future editions of Nature Trail.

13 and 16 October            Nest Box Making            10-12am  and 1-3pm

Come and make nest boxes from prepared kits. You can buy a box for your own use.

6 November            Bonfire Party

An eco friendly bonfire built on the day to reduce the risk of small mammals making homes in the structure. Further details later.

20-21 November            Bird Fair at Martin Mere

We will have an information stand at this event. If you could help with the stand please let us know.