Group of birdwatchers on a river bridge using binoculars
This Sunday, 26 April 6am to 8am! Bring your junior nature lovers down to Macclesfield Riverside Park for Macclesfield RSPB Wildlife Explorers FREE Dawn Chorus bird walk followed by a yummy BBQ breakfast 🍳 BOOKING ESSENTIAL BEFORE 5PM ON THURSDAY 23 APRIL - forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZtHYR5ZEj1
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Sign up to the Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service monthly email newsletter to get notified of all our upcoming countryside events. Our next newsletter will be sent out soon ✉️. It’s easy to sign up via this link - public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKC...
Upcoming event: A Feast of Flowers - Tuesday 28 April. A morning stroll along the Biddulph Valley Way and through Dane-in-Shaw Pasture SSSI looking for spring wildflowers and chatting about some of their uses and folklore - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-feast-of-flowers-tic...
Upcoming event: Tegg’s Nose Trail Run and Fitness Event, Sunday 26 April. Join Personal Trainer Kelly Morley, at Tegg's Nose Country Park, for a workout like no other! Booking essential. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teggs-nose-trail-run-f...
Heathland with common heather in flower in the foreground and some mixed woodland in the background
Site highlight: Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve has over 50 acres of mainly silver birch and oak woodland surrounding a 15 acre lake as well as areas of heathland, a wildflower meadow and wetland areas - https://bit.ly/2pPe03z
Group of 4 people working on wooden fencing in a rocky countryside area
3 people using various tools including a drill to install wooden fencing in a heathland countryside area
Thanks to volunteers Ian, Chris and Mike who were working with Rangers Roger and Martin, at Tegg’s Nose Country Park yesterday, to replace a section of rotten fencing behind the quarry hole. Thanks to all for their help!
Upcoming event: Nature Walk in the Carrs - Saturday 18 April. Dave Winnard, a professional ecologist, will be leading a 2-hour nature walk through the Wilmslow Carrs on behalf of the Friends of the Carrs. Booking and payment in advance is essential https://bit.ly/4cika2m
Upcoming event: Spring Wreath Making at The Nose, Thursday 23 April. Welcome spring with a relaxed evening of wreath making at The Nose Coffee, set within the beautiful surroundings of Tegg's Nose Country Park. Booking essential https://bit.ly/4cnq4iG
A cluster of bright yellow cowslip flowers in focus, set against a blurry background of grass and a wooden gate. Other cowslips are sparsely scattered in the grassy area.
A field with numerous yellow cowslips scattered across the grass. Some plants are in focus, displaying delicate yellow flowers with green leaves. The background includes a sparse hedge under a cloudy sky.
The Cowslips, at the entrance of Jacksons' Brickworks in Higher Poynton, are looking stunning at the moment. This cousin of the Primrose is an early nectar source for a variety insects including Brimstone butterflies. Find out more at the Wildlife Trusts website - https://bit.ly/4cDZ28a
Upcoming event: A Feast of Flowers - Tuesday 28 April. A morning stroll along the Biddulph Valley Way and through Dane-in-Shaw Pasture SSSI looking for spring wildflowers and chatting about some of their uses and folklore - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-feast-of-flowers-tic...
Upcoming event: Tegg’s Nose Trail Run and Fitness Event, Sunday 26 April. Join Personal Trainer Kelly Morley, at Tegg's Nose Country Park, for a workout like no other! Booking essential. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teggs-nose-trail-run-f...
A person is attaching a sign with the text "ROAD AHEAD" to a wooden post using a power drill. Another sign with the same text lies on the ground. The setting is a wooded outdoor area.
Thanks to volunteer Mike for helping with the installation of posts and signs recently with Ranger Al. Mike just fitted the last screw when the drill battery ran out! We are grateful to all our volunteers for their continued dedication and support.
Upcoming event: Nature Walk in the Carrs - Saturday 18 April. Dave Winnard, a professional ecologist, will be leading a 2-hour nature walk through the Wilmslow Carrs on behalf of the Friends of the Carrs. Booking and payment in advance is essential https://bit.ly/4cika2m
Stunning wildflower meadow with lots of in flower pignut plants in the foreground and a brick railway embankment in the foreground
Site highlight: Dane-In-Shaw Pasture SSSI. The pasture is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to it being a grassland of national importance. Walk through the Pasture in the Spring and Summer and it is easy to see why this site is so special - https://bit.ly/2p8Ckjo
A gallery wall features framed artwork depicting various animals, including birds and mammals. The images are arranged in a cohesive display, showcasing a range of artistic styles and subjects.
A wall displaying five paintings with pastel-striped backgrounds. Each painting features an item of food: a croissant, an avocado, a stack of pancakes, and slices of dessert.
A display of framed animal artwork on a white wall, including images of a moth, peacock, rabbit, mushrooms, cow, pheasants, bird, and flowers. Some frames have brown or white borders, and they are arranged around a small black table.
The latest exhibition at Tegg’s Nose Gallery is now open! This month we have a joint exhibition from two of The Nose Coffee team. Sarah and Sofia's exhibition is open every day from 9am to 3pm until the 29th of April.
2 cyclists cycling towards the camera that looks down at the twin tracks of the Middlewood Way
Site highlight: The Middlewood Way. A 10 mile (16km), traffic-free greenway from Macclesfield to Marple on the Peak Park fringe with car parking, toilets and information points, with fine views over the Cheshire Plain to the west - https://bit.ly/3xivd63
Upcoming event: Creative Nature Connection, A Forest-Bathing Experience at Tegg’s Nose, Monday 13 April. Join Amanda, from Lets Step In, on a sensory and creative journey exploring different forest-bathing practices and meditations. Booking essential - https://bit.ly/47oKdU8
Three people are working together outdoors near a stone wall. One person is kneeling while the other two stand, all focused on an object in front of them. They are on grass with a scenic view in the background.
Two individuals are installing a fence on a hillside with lush greenery and distant hills in the background. A roll of fencing material is nearby.
Three individuals work together outdoors on a patch of grass surrounded by a wire fence and stone wall. They are handling tools and materials, including a rolled-up piece of carpet and wooden posts. In the background, there is a view of a landscape with trees and distant fields.
A rural landscape with fields and hills. A white Ford vehicle is parked on grass beside a stone wall. Two people are repairing a barbed wire fence attached to the wall, while a third person walks in the distance.
Rangers Martin, Roger & Emma have been working with regular Tegg's Nose Country Park volunteers to get the top of the park ready for the conservation grazing cattle to return in May. Boundary fencing was checked & rotten fence posts were replaced. Thanks to all for their help.
Upcoming event: Birdwatching – Understanding Spring Birds with Nature Stuff - Wednesdays - starting 15 April. Join Nature Stuff for a birdwatching course suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more about bird identification, behaviour and conservation. https://bit.ly/41E6ucY
A cartoon fox, mouse, and badger stand on grass, each holding a large, colorful Easter egg.
Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Easter Hunt - Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12th April - Ranger Mark’s Easter Eggs have been stolen! Can you help him find the wildlife that has taken them & collect their names? Pick up a map from near the visitor centre & search around the park.
2 barn swallows sat on a phone line, one is singing
2 barn swallows sat on a phone line
It’s great to see our regular summer visitors arriving back on our shores from their winter homes in Africa / Southern Europe. Ranger Martin spotted these swallows while patrolling today. Other recent arrivals include Chiffchaff, Blackcap &, just 2 days ago, Willow Warbler.
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We’d love to hear about your visits to our beautiful Cheshire East countryside sites! Share your thoughts and help us make your experience even better. 🌳✨ surveys.cheshireeast.gov.uk/s/CountryParkSatisfactio...
Mountain pansy in a meadow on a sunny day
The first of the Mountain Pansies are making an appearance at Tegg’s Nose Country Park 👍🏻 #spring
A group of people stand in a lake with reeds, engaged in what appears to be a conservation or cleanup activity. They are wearing waders and gloves, surrounded by tall grasses. The background features more reeds, trees, and a cloudy sky.
Three individuals are standing in the water among tall reeds. They are dressed warmly and appear to be working with the reeds. The background shows a calm body of water and leafless trees under a cloudy sky.
A person in waders and a blue hat stands in water, holding a bundle of tall reeds. Another person in the background is among more reeds. Overcast sky can be seen above.
Bollin Valley Rangers Nik & Emma plus colleagues from @MerseyRivers recently undertook a lake maintenance day at Lindow Common SSSI. They cut some reeds, clearing the view across the lake from some of the benches & removed branches that had been thrown in the water when the lake was frozen over.
Illustration promoting Tegg’s Nose Country Park Easter Hunt. Features cartoon hedgehog and mole holding decorated eggs, with a ladybird and colourful egg in the centre on grassy background.
Tegg’s Nose Country Park Easter Hunt - Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April - Ranger Martin’s Easter Eggs have been stolen! Help him find the wildlife that's taken them & collect their names. Buy a map from The Nose Coffee and get searching around the top of the park.
Upcoming event: Creative Nature Connection, A Forest-Bathing Experience at Tegg’s Nose, Monday 13 April. Join Amanda, from Lets Step In, on a sensory and creative journey exploring different forest-bathing practices and meditations. Booking essential - https://bit.ly/47oKdU8
Two white anemone flowers with yellow centers are set against a backdrop of green leaves.
I spy… a wildflower! As you explore your local Public Rights of Way, keep a lookout for the delicate wood anemone - one of spring’s earliest blooms. These paths are right on your doorstep, ready to lead you to fresh air, peaceful moments, and the simple joy of discovering nature’s details up close.
Upcoming event: Begin again: a spring poetry workshop at Tegg's Nose, Saturday 11 April. Leading poetry teacher, Jo Bell, leads the first of four seasonal workshops, full of ideas to bring freshness and seasonal vigour to your writing. Booking essential. https://bit.ly/3PRXZIN
Newborn calf in a cattle shed with a name tag with Annie written on it
Newborn calf in a cattle shed with a name tag with Annie written on it
A new addition to the Bollin Valley Partnership overnight! Please welcome Bollin Annie to the Longhorn Conservation Grazing cattle herd 🐮
Surfaced path with trees and grass verge on both sides and a Salt Line noticeboard in the foreground
Site highlight: The Salt Line, a well surfaced trail following the line of a disused railway cutting through farmland and woodland as it runs towards Alsager. The Borrow Pit Meadows, adjacent to the Salt Line, are a mosaic of rich habitats - https://bit.ly/2PWU2Uz