1. Explore the Forest Parks
Did you know there are seven ‘Forest Parks’ within Merseyside and North Cheshire? Which have you explored?
2. Walk and learn with naturalist Tom Ferguson
A great friend of The Mersey Forest, Tom will be leading three walks on Colliers Moss in St Helens this Summer – focusing on orchids (June 10), butterflies (July 15), and summer flowers and fungi (Aug 19).
3. Hunt for our geocaches
They’ve hidden many new caches of treasure in green spaces within The Mersey Forest ready for you to discover, for free. Join the hunt!
4. Complete a Parkrun
Parkrun is a phenomenon, and we’ve counted 14 in local parks and green spaces. Some are in fantastic woodland locations like Delamere Forest, Countess of Chester Country Park, Northwich woodlands and don’t forget Bold Forest Junior Parkrun on Colliers Moss in St Helens.
5. Have breakfast with moths
Join the Friends of Anderton and Marbury (FoAM) for croissants and see the the range of beautiful moths attracted to the traps on the previous night. One of many events in the Northwich Woodlands – others include photography workshops, pond-dipping for adults and wildflowers and lions… more details.
6. Get on your bike
Had enough of walking? Try out one of the suggested cycling trails around green spaces and woodlands within The Mersey Forest.
7. Bash the balsam
Experience the satisfaction of a day attacking the scourge of our green spaces, the invasive Himalayan Balsam, with the Friends of Clinkham Wood in St Helens. More details.
8. Do the dog run challenge
Something new at Delamere Forest – combine orienteering and running and complete tasks with your dog in this innovative challenge. Treats for all dogs! More details
9. Go for a mindful walk in the woods
Check our our guide to ‘forest bathing’ – the hot new wellness trend.
10. Volunteer and help grow the Forest
The Mersey Forest is growing and developing thanks to the hard work of volunteers who work together as part of ‘Friends of’ groups. They need more people to care for our local woodlands – and they can put you in touch with groups in your area who would love your help. Contact them for more details.
You can still win £100 Go Outdoors vouchers! find out more via the link below
Walk In The Woods And You Could Win £100 Go Outdoors Vouchers!
