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Big Garden Bird Watch

Join us for an RSPB take over of the Castlefield Viaduct for the Big Garden Bird Watch.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Have an opportunity to take part in the garden bird watch, discover how to encourage to birds and wildlife in your area, and get all the information you need to take part in the birdwatch in your own garden, balcony or window!

Throughout the weekend there will be creative activities, talks on citizen science and workshops to make a bird feeder to take home with you.

The weekend long event will be run by volunteers from the RSPB, National Trust and University of Manchester Student Ambassadors.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children are very welcome and there are activities for them.

What to bring and wear

This event takes place in January so warm layers are recommended.

Accessibility

Castlefield Viaduct is fully accessible for wheelchair users with a ramp into the event space and lift access to the entrance via the Roman Gardens or Deansgate Castlefield Metrolink Stop.

Upcoming events

Event

Wednesday @ 1: The Women and the Birds - The Founding of the RSPB 

Join us at the Castlefield Viaduct in honour of the RSPB’s Great Big Garden Bird Watch to discover the origins of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, with speaker Anne Beswick.

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on
22 Jan 2025
at
13:00 to 14:00
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Wednesday @ 1: Transition Manchester with Not Quite Light 

Join artist Not Quite Light for a talk on his work, which has explored the transition in Manchester over the past few years, using the half light of dawn and dusk to work in.

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on
12 Feb 2025
at
13:00 to 14:00
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Sensory Exploring 

See like a bee! Explore the garden with your senses.

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on
14 Feb to 23 Feb 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
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