Join in to Help develop the Tawd Valley Park for Fun, Exercise, Wildlife, Fishing, Photography, Art, Heritage, and more.
Tawd Valley Park is a hidden jewel in the heart of Skelmersdale and is widely regarded as the green heart of the town. It is a lush wooded valley providing opportunities for both wildlife enthusiasts and those looking for recreational activities to enjoy.
Join in to Help develop the Tawd Valley Park for Fun, Exercise, Wildlife, Fishing, Photography, Art, Heritage, and more.
Any litter removed from a natural ecosystem helps wildlife and creates a better space for humans too! Counteract litterbugs by being a litter picker. You don’t have to be on an organised litter pick to help, just pick up any rogue litter when you see it and pop it in the bin!
The main method of non-chemical control of balsam, and usually the most appropriate, is pulling or cutting the plants before they flower and set seed. Conservation authorities regularly organise ‘balsam pulling’ work parties to clear the weed from marshland and riverbanks.
The roots of trees hold the soil in place as it fights erosion that causes landslide. It also absorbs and store rainwater that helps reduce runoff and sediment deposit after the storms. It also helps recharge ground water supply, prevents transport of chemicals into streams as well as prevents flooding.
As Summer draws to a close and Autumn patiently waits just around the corner, we at Friends of Tawd Valley return from our summer break
…It’s time to tell you about all the goings on down in Tawd Valley Park. We have finally recovered from our lack of sleep after
