Get Involved with our Community Canals Events

We’re hosting a series of events to bring the local community closer to the Bolton canal environment:

Guided walks: Join us on guided walks to share ideas for your local nature spaces, learn how to conduct ecological surveys & use the iNaturalist app

Community consultations: Join us to share your ideas about redesigning your community landscape for people and nature

Upcoming events

Find out more below:

Your Vision – Community Consultation: Share your thoughts and ideas about redesigning your community landscape for people and nature! Friday 24th April, 10:30am
Dawn Chorus Guided Walk: Join us for an early morning nature walk. Saturday 9th May, 7:30am-9:30am, meet from 7am
Guided Nature Walk with Russ Hedley: Free guided nature walk along the Bolton Bury Canal with local Naturalist Russ Hedley. Sunday 17th May, meet from 1:30pm
Your Vision – Community Consultation: Share your thoughts and ideas about redesigning your community landscape for people and nature! Tuesday 19th May, 6-8pm
Bee Orchids Guided Walk: Join us on a summer walk as we search for local Bee Orchids! Friday 19th June, 2pm-4pm, meet from 1:30pm
Butterflies of Bolton Guided Walk: Join us for a canal side walk as we look for local butterflies. Sunday 19th July, 11am-1pm, meet from 10:30am
Bat Spotting Guided Walk: Join us for a guided walk as we search for local bats. Friday 4th September, 6pm-8pm, meet from 5:30pm
Creative Spaces – Consultation Drop Ins: Help Bolton at Home design facilities to highlight the heritage stories and wildlife found on the canal. Find out more through Bolton at Home’s website

If you would like to stay informed and receive invitations to upcoming events and activities, please sign up to our mailing list using the link below:

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For more information, please contact Beatrice Del Toro, Environmental Projects Assistant via Beatrice.DelToro@groundwork.org.uk