Wildlife club for Chorley youngsters to launch (From Chorley Citizen)

Wildlife club for Chorley youngsters to launch

1:43pm Monday 15th March 2010 in

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Young people interested in learning more about wildlife and the outdoors can join a new club aimed at helping them discover, explore and conserve.

Chorley Junior Rangers is being launched for children aged between eight and 12-years-old it will offer hands on experience every month.

Councillor John Walker, Chorley Council’s executive member for people, said: “The outdoors is a great place for people to learn about what goes on around us in parks and open spaces.

“The activity sessions will be led by the council’s rangers and youngsters will be able learn how to do their bit for the environment.”

As well as discovering the outdoors there will be a chance to learn new skills such as geocaching (a treasure hunting game), bushcraft, looking after woodlands, bird watching and identifying creatures and plants.

Booking for the club is essential as places are limited.

The first meeting of the Junior Rangers will be on Sunday, April 4, between 10am and 12 noon, at the Yarrow Valley County Park Visitor Centre, off Birkacre Road.

The rangers will meet on the first Sunday of every month and children can become members after the first meeting.

There will be a cost of £3 per session, payable on the day, with a nominal fee for a joining pack.

For more information and to book a place call Chorley Council on 01257 515151 or email junior.rangers@chorley.gov.uk.