Children can make their own 'bug bling' jewellery and learn about the birds, bugs and beasties waiting to be discovered at Angel Meadow Park on Dantzic Street.

The garden party will take place from 11am until 5pm at the north Manchester site on the outskirts of Manchester city centre.

Natural England, the nation's environmental champion, is hosting hosting the garden party as part of the BBC's Springwatch festival celebrating the wonders of Britain's natural world.

Liz Newton, the North West Regional Director of Natural England, said: "Getting up close to England's natural world is fun, exciting and easier than you might think - you don't have to trek out into the wilderness to do it.”

Activities at the garden party will include advice on how everyone can create a wildlife haven in their own garden.

Natural England is laying on a range of activities to suit all ages:

* Try your hand at making 'bug bling' jewellery

* Build your own bird feeder

* Pot up a range of summer blooms

* Test your green knowledge with an interactive quiz

* Get expert advice on making your garden a haven for wildlife and a great place to play

To find out more visit:
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/campaigns/breathingplaces