Plans to turn a disused limestone quarry into a spectacular nature reserve are set to be revealed.

North Wales Wildlife Trust and the Minera Quarry Trust will meet at Plas Pentwyn in Coedpoeth tonight at 7.30pm, where the trust will reveal its aims and aspirations for the site.

Last month, North Wales Wildlife Trust launched a Christmas Challenge, seeking help to fund the transformation of Minera Quarry into a spectacular nature reserve and community wildlife asset.

More than £15,000 has been raised in public donations, with that figure doubled by match funders to a total in excess of £30,000.

Tarmac and North Wales Wildlife Trust are continuing the process of transferring Minera Quarry, near Wrexham, from private hands into a wildlife-rich public amenity.

The quarry, where limestone was mined for more the 200 years, closed in 1994 and is home to varied habitats, including wildflower-rich meadows.

Parts of the quarry have been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The project is a major undertaking according to NWWT director Frances Cattanach, who remains confident the quarry has the potential to become an outstanding community and wildlife resource.

In 2005, Minera Community Council expressed concern that the redundant limestone quarry in the village could fall into the wrong hands. As a result they arranged various meetings in the Tyn y Capel Inn and the City Arms and the Minera Quarry Trust (MQT) committee was formed.

There were many interested parties involved and despite a great deal of effort no progress was made until MQT asked the North Wales Wildlife Trust to approach the quarry owners on their behalf with a view to using it as a local amenity for all to enjoy.