Fascinating evening wildlife and bat event at Thornton's Hawthorne Park - everything you need to know

People are being invited to discover the wildlife that emerges after dark during an evening event at Hawthorne Park in Thornton.

The Hawthorne Park Trust, Dave McGrath and Wyre Countryside Rangers are joining forces for an evening of bat detection and moth trapping on Saturday, August 15. The event will begin with bat detection from 8.30pm to 9.30pm, giving visitors the opportunity to look and listen for bats around the park.

This will be followed by moth trapping and identification from 9.30pm to 10.30pm, with attendees able to discover more about the different species found in the area. The event costs £2 per person and families are welcome to attend.

Organisers are advising visitors to bring a torch and wrap up warm for the evening.

The event is intended to highlight the range of creatures that become active after dark and offer people the chance to learn more about local wildlife alongside the countryside rangers and other wildlife enthusiasts.

Further details are available from Jenie Phillips on 01253 823516.