Here in Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside we are lucky to be surrounded by some amazing peatlands, both in the uplands and the lowlands, and every year International Bog Day gives us a chance to really go wild and celebrate everything boggy!

This year you can get involved in a bio blitz at Little Woolden Moss, join an audio trail through Cadishead to our peatlands, have a go at some peat-free planting, or listen to a peaty podcast!

There's lots of information below so come along and get involved!

Bio Blitz at Little Woolden Moss

12noon - 2pm

Join our expert, Dr Mark Champion, as you explore this fascinating peatland identifying and recording as much wildlife as you can as you go!

Find out more and book your place at https://www.lancswt.org.uk/events/2022-07-24-little-woolden-moss-bio-blitz

Gateway to the Mosses: Creative Audio Trail Launch

11am - 1pm

Hamilton Davies House, 117 Liverpool Road, Cadishead, M44 5BG

Celebrate with your free tote bag, writing pad and refreshments and walk from 21^st century Irlam to the ancient boglands of Chat Moss: one of the UK’s most dramatic and unique habitats. A 90-minute, self-guided audio trail walk from poet Clare Shaw.

Peat-Free Planting

11am - 2pm (drop in anytime)

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve, Holmeswood Road, Ormskirk, L40 1TG

Get hands-on making newspaper plant pots, filling them with peat-free compost and seeds to take home.

Find out more at https://www.lancswt.org.uk/events/2022-07-24-peat-free-planting