Parrs Wood Environmental Centre

1st photo, the blackcurrant and redcurrant beds after I weeded them. The black matting keeps out most weeds, but not the horsetail, which...

An exercise from Harriet that really suits us all. The RSPB is asking people in Greater Manchester how nature has lifted their spirits...

The Big Butterfly Count has just started, (17/7/20-9/8/20). This is a UK-wide survey of butterflies and some day-flying moths....

Whilst we have been in lockdown PWEC has been scorched by sun but now rain has arrived so have the weeds. Look at the difference!

On this Sunday, 28th June from 11am, join others for the return of Manchester's popular "Festival of Nature". There are a whole range of...

From Harriet, we have Manchester's online festival of nature, Sunday 28 June 2020. Since we are all spending far more time in the...

Here they are carrying on despite life elsewhere.

Let's be optimistic and plan to visit some of these special gardens in the Manchester area. Booking is essential for all the reasons...

Courtesy of Angela, a photo of the wildflower meadow looking good.

The Wildlife Trust's annual nature challenge '30 Days Wild' is about doing one action for wildlife every day in June....

University of Manchester Volunteer of the Year Award In May 2020, one of our volunteers, Harriet, won third place in the University of...

This may be from November 2019 but still worth watching. See: https://youtu.be/AQU9Iv2iGIw

Thanks to Gardens Illustrated take a free, virtual tour of any of 11 gardens. Some you may have seen before this lock down and maybe...

As many of you will know, Tatton Flower Show and the one at Chatsworth have been cancelled this year. A blow to those of us who struggle...

Congratulations to Harriet winning a volunteering award form Manchester University and getting us £100 in the process! Also, I understand...

I planted seeds from a packet clearly labelled 'Gallardia Indian Blanket'. The seeds sprouted and were lovingly cared for until the...

Some Didsbury based jazz musicians are/were coming to our September event? Here's some fun they've put together based on work last year. ...

A photo sent in by a friend. These are called "Apricot Parrot". Stay well, stay safe.

Has anyone got experience growing this? It looks from the seed packet like a hairy parsnip, but I am assured it tastes like an oyster. I...

Hope this photo can trigger good memories of woodland walks? Maybe amongst bluebells? Have also included a link to the singing of...