Cheshire East Council's Ranger Service has unveiled a bumper lineup of activities taking place in 2025.

Around 100 events are planned, with everything from wildlife walks and kids clubs to birdwatching and poetry workshops.

Best of all, you don't have to travel far, with plenty of activities taking place at Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve.

Here's a brief overview of what's coming up over the next three months.

Easter Hunt - On from 5th April until 27th April

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Easter Hunt

Ranger Mark's Easter Eggs have been stolen! Can you help him find the wildlife that has taken them and collect their names? Pick up a map from near the visitor centre and get searching around the park.

Maps available to collect between 9 am until 4 pm between 5th April and 27th April.

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Davenport Lane, Brereton, Congleton, CW12 4SU (SJ794653)

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve. (Photo: Nub News)

Orienteering for all - 17th June

Fancy learning all about orienteering? This is an evening event held by Manchester and District Orienteering Club.

Orienteering for All - Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve

The course suitable for everyone, beginners, and experienced orienteers. Families and groups welcome. Instruction available.

The course takes place from 5 pm until 8.15 pm and you should pre-register. Details can be found on the MDOC website. here .This will guarantee a map is available. Limited EOD (entries on the day), subject to map availability.

Email the Manchester and District Orienteering Club, ring 0161 445 0902 or visit the Manchester and District Orienteering Club website

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Davenport Lane, Brereton Heath, Congleton, CW12 4SU.

Halloween Trail - 25th October until 2nd November

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Halloween Trail

Some spooky visitors are visiting Brereton Heath Nature Reserve at October half-term! Explore the park and find them. Pick up a map from near the visitor centre and get searching around the park.

Maps available to collect between 9 am to 4 pm between the 25 October and 2 November.

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Davenport Lane, Brereton, Congleton, CW12 4SU (SJ794653)

Elf Hunt - 13th December to 4th January

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Elf Hunt

The Elves will be on the loose in the park! Can you find them all and collect their names? Pick up a map from near the visitor centre and get searching around the park.

Maps available to collect between 9 am and 4 pm between the 13th of December and 4th January but not available on Christmas Day. Please bring a pen/pencil with you.

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Davenport Lane, Brereton, Congleton, CW12 4SU (SJ794653)

More details about these events, and everything else planned in 2025, can be found here