Wildlife events

EVENTS

We run monthly Wildlife Exchange Sessions and Spotlight Sessions along with partners. We also organise and attend various events across our region, working with a host of other fantastic organisations. Click on the links below to find out more about each event. Booking may be needed for some events.

City Nature Challenge 2026

24 - 27 April 2025

Take part in this global wildlife recording event to help put Chester on the map for nature.

Wildlife Wander on the Greenway

24 April, 3pm - 5pm

Help us kick off the City Nature Challenge as we explore the wildlife found in this green corridor

Nocturnal nature walk at Chester Zoo

24 April, 7:30pm - 10pm

Join experts from Chester Zoo and RECORD as we discover which nocturnal UK species are living in the zoo nature reserve

Woodland Wildlife Wander at Rivacre Valley

25 April, 10am - 1pm

Botanists Sarah and Gavin will lead us on a relaxed woodland wander exploring the plants that make this Ancient Woodland special.

Monitoring Mammals

25 April, 2pm - 4pm

Join us to learn how to set up mammal monitoring equipment

Dusk and Bat walk at Countess of Chester Country Park

25 April, 7pm - 10pm

Join us as we look out for nocturnal wildlife

Early Bird Walk at Caldy Nature Park

26 April, 8am - 10am

Join RECORD, Chester RSPB group and Friends of Caldy Nature Park as we look for, listen to and learn about the park's avian inhabitants.

Weaver Parkway Wildlife walk

26 April, 10am - 1pm

Step into a surprising pocket of nature hidden right in the heart of town and work together to record the species that live there.

The Big Record at Chester Zoo Nature Reserve

26 April, 1pm - 3pm

Help us document the animals and plants that make the Nature Reserve their home.

Limewood Fields Wildlife Walk

26 April, 5pm - 7pm

Help us add to our Chester Region total during this relaxed early-evening wander.

Frodsham Wood Wildlife Recording walk

27 April, 10am - 12pm

At Frodsham Wood a former golf course has been transformed into a thriving new habitat for wildlife. Join us to explore this unique habitat and record the wildlife found there.

City Nature Challenge in Dodleston