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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Seven armed starfish
Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!
Scutchers Acres community orchard supports local foodbanks
Scutchers Acres is a mixture of woodland, grassland and an amazing community orchard in Burscough, West Lancashire – and not only is it supporting nature but the orchard bounty is supporting the…
Seven amazing nature dads
Mum isn’t always the word, especially in nature. Meet the incredible wild dads ensuring their young get the best start in life.
On the second day of Christmas … seven geese alighting?
On day two of my Christmas journey I decided to check on the work that the Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Woodland Trust and Carbon Landscape have done in New Moss Wood on Cadishead Moss.
Seven winter wildflowers to spot on your next walk
The bleak midwinter isn’t quite as bleak as it might first seem. Take a look at the ground and you might spot some beautiful winter wildflowers.
Seven of the best autumn walks in Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Autumn has a special kind of magic, setting tree leaves alight and spurring wildlife into a foraging frenzy. It’s the perfect time to get outside and experience the wonders of nature, and luckily…
Seven of the best places for autumn walks in Lancashire, Greater Manchester and North Merseyside
Russet leaves, fantastical fungi, exciting wildlife – autumn is a feast for the senses, and our region is full of wonderfully wild, peaceful places to experience the seasonal shift.
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.
A buzzing New Year
The wild offered another cuppa, a comfy chair, a garden suddenly buzzing with birds - 15 goldfinch, seven long-tailed tit, six greenfinch and even a magpie seemed to suggest that I needn’t wander…
Breathing life back into Ousel Nest
An inspiring conversation with Sammy Kitchen, from Ousel Nest LNR, proves that with steely determination we can accomplish amazing things for wildlife.
Whimbrel
The whimbrel is very similar to the curlew, but a little smaller and with a striking face pattern. Its eerie call is a series of seven whistles; listen out for it around the coast as its passes…