X is for... Xplorer
The wonderfully exciting Xplorer Challenge is returning to Brockholes Nature Reserve! Xplorer is a family friendly navigational challenge, which provides the perfect balance of physical activity…
News and Views
Jason Lock
Beautiful Bittern
Every year you will hear us getting all excited about a bittern. Sometimes maybe two! But what is a bittern?
Looking after our woodlands: the Woodland Welfare project
A large portion of our woodlands are suffering with a fungal disease called Ash Dieback.
August Photography Competition Results
With the end of summer drawing ever nearer, our reserves have been awash with people wishing to make the most of the remaining summer weather. In turn, we have received a marvellous selection of…
Hanging around at Brockholes – it’s a bat’s life
Being Reserve Officer at Brockholes is no regular 9 to 5 job. For Lorna Bennett, it’s a way of life, a complete commitment and passion to care for the environment in any way she can.
What wondrous wildlife was spotted in August?
Despite the markedly changeable weather conditions experienced during the month of August. It has once again been a marvellous month for wildlife out on Brockholes Nature Reserve. Here are some of…
A Gannet came to Brockholes
We have had the first ever sighting of a Gannet at Brockholes this week, and we're very excited!
Win your Wedding: Introducing your winning couple
Three months after the launch of their Win Your Wedding competition, Brockholes Nature Reserve is proud to announce the winners as Amy Hayes and Jamie Shattock from Chorley, Lancashire.
What was seen in July?
With warm weather returning, July has been a marvellous month for a vast array of wildlife out on Brockholes Nature Reserve. Here are some of our top wildlife sightings from July.
July Photography Competition Results
With coronavirus restrictions diminishing ever so slightly, we have been overjoyed to welcome people back to our nature reserves. As a results we have received an overwhelming array of amazing…