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BioBlitz 12th of September 2026.
BioBlitz Family Drop-In Event 11am - 2pm
Join us for a fun-filled BioBlitz Family Drop-In Event and help discover the amazing wildlife on your doorstep! Take part in hands-on nature workshops, explore and identify local plants and animals, and enjoy a range of creative outdoor play activities for children and families.
Whether you're a budding nature explorer or simply looking for a free family activity, come along, connect with nature, and see how many species we can find together.
Running order for the day
11am: Nature ID and recording with resident Ecologist Stuart Fraser.
This open to all ages and no need to book.
Please make your way over to Rocher Vale. Please download map.
Please download the Map to navigate your way from Park Bridge car park to Rocher Vale site.
12pm Midday: Nature Walk and Talk with Russ Hedley of Nature Talk and Walks
This open to all ages no need to book. Meet Russ at Rocher Vale.
Please download the Map to navigate your way from Park Bridge car park to Rocher Vale site.
1:15pm: Nature Walk and Talk with Russ Hedley of Nature Talk and Walks
This open to all ages no need to book. Meet Russ at Roccher Vale.
Please download the Map to navigate your way from Park Bridge car park to Rocher Vale site.
11am - 2pm: Drop-in Outdoor Arts Activites
Join us for a range of drop in activities exploring birds and insects that can be discovered at this wonderful site.
7pm: Bat Walk
Ticket needed
Please join us for an evening's bat Walk with Russ Hedley, we will be meeting at Park Bridge Car Park and taking a walk around and listening with bat detectors. There is a small booking fee to cover the rental of Bat Detectors.
Please click on this link
The Bat Walk will last for approximately and hour give or take questions at the end.
Please note:
Parking is at Park Bridge and you will need to walk along the trail to reach Rocher Vale.
There are no toilets on site.
Weather is variable at the moment please dress for all weathers and use appropriate footwear.
Some of the paths are uneven and the site is part heritage site and outdoor hardcore paths with tree roots, brambles and range in gradients. Please wear appropriate footwear.
Dates & Times
Date: 12th September 2026
Timings:
11am - 2pm Drop in family nature and craft activites
11am: Nature and Identification Walk
12pm Midday: Nature Walk and Talk - Rocher Vale Site
1:15pm Nature Walk and Talk - Rocher Vale Site
Free drop-in and join in, open to all
7pm: Tickets needed Bat Walk - Park Bridge Car Park meeting place.
Booking needed the walk is limited. £1 per ticket
https://www.ticketsource.com/tameside-mbc/t-dkgmnnn
Parking at Park Bridge and main site is along the trail to Rocher Vale 15 minute walk
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