The Pioneers statue celebrates the canal builders who founded Ellesmere Port and was cast in bronze by Liverpool artist Stephen Broadbent.
Who are the Rangers and what do they do?
The Rangers are part of Cheshire County Council's Countryside Management Service and they work in partnership with Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough Council, managing all of the countryside areas in the borough's ownership.
Rivacre Valley Local Nature Reserve
In addition, they run events and activities open to all, which have either a countryside theme or an environmental flavour.
To contact the Rangers call 0151 357 1991
Rangers Events 2008
Booking is essential for all Ranger events. For times, more information and to book any of the events listed please phone the Rangers on: 0151 357 1991
| Saturday 22 March | Duck Racing | Make a duck down the brook | Rivacre Valley Nature Reserve |
| Wednesday 26 March | Spring Watch | Come along and see the signs of Spring. Plenty to do for all ages. | Rivacre Valley Nature Reserve |
| Sunday 6 April | Wild foods of Spring | Find out about natures bounty. | Rivacre Valley Nature Reserve |
| Saturday 26 April | Spring into action | Walk along some of the woodland slopes in Rivacre Valley and appreciate the carpets of bluebell that are out this time of year. | Rivacre Valley Nature Reserve |
| Sunday 27 July | Summer Stroll | Come and see the variety of wild flowers in our meadows. | Rivacre Valley Nature Reserve |
| Tuesday 29 July | Funday | Join the Rangers for fun and games in the valley. | Rivacre Valley Nature Reserve |
| Tuesday 12 August | Bat Walk | See the bats at Rivacre in their natural environment hunting for prey. | Rivacre Valley Nature Reserve |
| Saturday 20 September | Fruits of the Forest | A guided walk looking at natures bounty. | Rivacre Valley Nature Reserve
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| Saturday 18 October | Apple Day | Come along and pick some apples, make some apple juice and bake an apple to your own recipe. | Stadium Triangle, Ellesmere Port |
| Thursday 30 October | Halloween Horrors | Join the rangers for a scary walk. | Rivacre Valley Nature Reserves |
Sunday 23 November
| Folklore of woodlands and trees | A guided walk around the woods to discover the myths and legends that surround woodlands and trees | Rivacre Valley Nature Reserves |
| Saturday 20 December | Christmas Crafts | Make something festive this Christmas with material gathered from Rivacre Valley. | Rivacre Valley Nature Reserves |
| Monday 22 December | Santa's trail and grotto | Come along for festive fun with Robyn the Elf and of course Santa. | Rivacre Valley Nature Reserves |
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