RECORD - Local Environmental Records Centre

07/09/2026

Our rescheduled Bat Walk will take place on 10th September 8-10pm.
Please click the link below to book your space and for more details.

Fingers crossed for better weather to see our flying friends. 🦇

Bat walk at Hatchmere – Hatchmere, Thu 10 Sep 2026 - Join us to look for bats! These amazing nocturnal predators can eat up to 3000 insects per night - join us to learn more about them during a stroll through the forest and around Hatchmere Nature Reserve. Expert Tony Parker will be leading our w...

27/07/2026

Let’s do some wildlife recording! 🦋🌿

Take part in this year's Big Butterfly Count by spending just 15 minutes in a sunny spot noting down the species and location of any butterflies you see.

You can log your spots directly on the free Big Butterfly Count app, linked below.👇📱

Photo credits: Roy lowry, Charles J Sharp, Gail Hampshire, Steve J McWilliam and Iona Cowell.

25/07/2026

WHO IS MAKING CHESHIRE WILDER? 🏆 The search is on for Cheshire's Nature Champions.

The Cheshire Local Nature Partnership has launched the inaugural Wilder Cheshire Awards 2026, celebrating the people, projects and organisations helping nature recover across Cheshire and Warrington.

Whether you're restoring habitats, protecting species, inspiring others, creating greener communities or putting nature at the heart of your school, business or farm, we'd love to hear your story.

🏆 10 award categories
🌿 Free to enter
📅 Entries close 13 September 2026

Let's celebrate the people creating a Wilder Cheshire.

22/07/2026

This week is National Moth Week! 🌙

In the UK we have over 2,500 species of moth, and they are vital pollinators, an essential part of the food chain, and indicators of healthy ecosystems.🌸

Lets celebrate our moths!

21/05/2026

The results are in! 📊✨
This year was an absolutely brilliant one for the City Nature Challenge in the Chester region, and it’s all thanks to you!

A massive thank you and well done to everyone who joined in to make it such a huge success. 🙌🌿
Look at what we achieved together in just 4 days:
📝17,000+ wildlife records collected
🌸1,240 different species documented!

Globally, 62 countries took part, crushing it with over 3 million observations! 🌍💥
We feel incredibly proud to be part of such an amazing community of organisations and individuals. By working together, we made this a fantastic year for recording wildlife both around Chester and across the globe. 💚

07/05/2026

🌿 City Nature Challenge: We did it, Chester! 🌿

A massive thank you to everyone who headed out last weekend. Whether you organised an event, joined a guided recording day or recorded solo in your back garden, you made this happen!

We are blown away by the number of observers and species recorded. It’s a true testament to the incredible biodiversity we have right here in our city.

📊The Stats so far:
- 16,911 Observations
- 1,235 Species identified

The work isn't over yet! 🔎
We need help identifying observations made by other recorders.

📲Log on to the iNaturalist app or website.
📍Head to the Chester Region Project.
🧠Use your knowledge to help identify observations from fellow recorders!

Let’s get those IDs across the finish line! 🏁

25/04/2026

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, it’s time to grab your phone and head outdoors. To make things even more exciting, you can take part in our iNaturalist Photo Challenge! 📸

🔍 How to Play:

Open iNaturalist (or use your Seek account linked to iNaturalist).
Track down the items on our scavenger hunt list.
Snap a photo and upload your observation!

🌍 Double the Impact:
Every observation you make doesn't just go towards the photo challenge, it also counts toward the City Nature Challenge! You’re helping track local biodiversity while you play. 🐜🌸

23/04/2026

Did you know that iNaturalist does more than identify organisms? It contributes to global biodiversity research but only if your licensing allows it!🌿

Most default settings mean Local Environmental Records Centres can’t always use your observations. Here is a quick how to "open" your data so your finds can make a real impact.
*Specifically for iPhone users*

Let’s make our sightings count! 🦋✨

23/04/2026

Did you know that iNaturalist does more than identify organisms? It contributes to global biodiversity research but only if your licensing allows it!🌿

Most default settings mean Local Environmental Records Centres can’t always use your observations. Here is a quick how to "open" your data so your finds can make a real impact.
*Specifically for Android users*

Let’s make our sightings count! 🦋✨

21/04/2026

Are you ready for City Nature Challenge? 🔎

Download the iNaturalist app today and learn the basics before the challenge kicks off. Let's show the world the incredible biodiversity in our region! 🌻

🔎 How to Make an Observation:
📷Snap a Photo
🌿Focus on Detail
📍Check the Location