North West Invertebrates

Crag Bank Invertebrate Recording Day Visit 1
2026-06-05 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
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Crag Bank Nature Reserve is 3.7 ha. SSSI comprising calcareous boulder-clay ridges and extensive wet areas of calcareous peaty soil with fen-like vegetation, ditches and a muddy stream. Over 170 species of flowering plant have been recorded in the wet areas, calcareous grassland, scrub and a small wood. A number of plants that are very rare in Lancashire (eg. Pedicularis palustris) occur. Access to the site has been restricted until summer 2025.
Car park and toilet facilities available.
Nearest train station: Carnforth – 20 mins walk to meeting spot.
Ne​arest bus stop: Crag Bank bus stop on Lancaster Road – 8 min walk to meeting spot – services to/from Lancaster, Carnforth, Keswick, Heysham, Morecombe etc.
Please be aware that whilst we welcome invertebrate recorders of all experience levels, our recording days are not taught or guided sessions. (Check out our webinars/workshops here).
Events will be subject to cancellation if there is severe weather forecast.
Booking essential: Further details regarding meeting place etc. will be circulated before the day.

Heswall Dales Invertebrate Recording Day
2026-06-26 10:00 - 16:00
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Heswall Dales is an area of some 72 acres of lowland heath situated close to Heswall on the Wirral. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Local Nature Reserve.
On-street parking and toilet facilities available. 20 min walk from Heswall Bus Station – services to/from Liverpool and Chester and local areas.
Nearest bus stops: on Telegraph/Thurstaston Road – 8 min walk to meeting spot.
​Please be aware that whilst we welcome invertebrate recorders of all experience levels, our recording days are not taught or guided sessions. (Check out our webinars/workshops here).
Events will be subject to cancellation if there is severe weather forecast.
Booking essential: Further details regarding meeting place etc. will be circulated before the day.
