Seven Acres
Seven Acres Local Nature Reserve is 79-acre site where industry has paved the way for a resurgence in wildlife. Find out more about what you can see there.
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Stephen walks around his local patch once or twice a week throughout the year. He looks and listens carefully to discover the wild creatures hidden in the reedbed and surrounding woods.
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Events in Bolton
We have plenty of events at our Bolton sites: the Cafe at Moss Bank Park, the Hive at Moss Bank Park and the Cafe at Queens Park.
Privacy Statement - Volunteering
Privacy Statement - Volunteering
Volunteering - The Hive
At the Hive we are always looking for people to join our HIVE family. The success of the HIVE is down to the active involvement of the volunteers who support all the development and maintenance work that is done behind the scenes throughout the year.
Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal
The Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal opened up the valley to industry, and now, it is home for a stunning array of wildlife. Find out more about this site.
Bolton MPs keen to support wildlife
Today Lancashire Wildlife Trust welcomed Bolton’s three Members of Parliament for a discussion on the role of nature in improving health, protecting landscapes, and supporting local communities.…
Educational Visits at Bolton Environmental Resource Centre
Bolton Environmental Resource Centre sits on the edge of Seven Acres Local Nature Reserve, making it a fantastic setting for children to explore the natural world. There is an array of habitats to explore, including wildflower meadows, heathland, hedgerows, wetlands, woodland and Bradshaw Brook running through.
Volunteering at Mere Sands Wood
Love Mere Sands Wood? Want to make sure our visitors love it too? Volunteer with us!
People needed to grow wildflowers at home in Bolton
This summer, we need green-fingered locals to help us grow wildflowers which will be planted out along the Kingfisher Trail in Bolton to help restore the woodland.
Connecting with Nature: My experience volunteering for water voles
Annabelle Brittle shares the joy of volunteering for a worthwhile cause; protecting and diversifying water vole habitats with a group of like-minded people in the autumn sunshine.
The Bolton Together Easter holiday programme
Forest School Project Officer Trish discusses the importance of keeping children active, nourished and connected with nature during the Easter holidays.