|
|
 |
|
Events - training, demonstration, guided visits, farm walks in 2009
|
| advanced search | main contents | Events |
| |
Another great programme of training and demonstration events has been put together by Flora locale for 2009. This page also includes information about events in Wales being organised by other organisations, where we are aware of them. The full programme of Flora locale's events across Britain is provided on the Flora locale website, where we also have links to the events programmes of other organisations. Booking is essential (2 weeks ahead). Events in Wales are free to attend.
Butterfly Conservation also organises many events throughout the UK, to identify and monitor butterflies of wild flower grasslands and other habitats. Go to the BC website to find out what events are being held in your area as we have not listed them here.
Most Local Wildlife Trusts also organise open days to their nature reserves. Check out the Wildlife Trusts website to find out what is going on in your area - or join your Local Wildlife Trust and receive their members events programme regularly.
Events in Wales
Summary of Flora locale Wild Meadow events in Wales:
Full details of each event and booking form on Flora locale website. Events in Wales are free to attend, thanks to support received from the Countryside Council for Wales and Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. Most events are designed for people involved in managing and restoring wild meadows but the plant and buglife identification courses are for anyone interested in learning about the biodiversity of wild meadows. Participants should bring stout footwear and wet-weather clothing. There is uneven or wet ground on most sites and access will be on foot.
22 May (2-5pm): Carmarthenshire. Managing paddocks for ponies and biodiversity.
30 May (2-4.30pm): Monmouth. Wild meadows bug walk (with Buglife).
30 June (10-3.30): Gwynedd. Identifying wild meadow plants.
1 July (1-5pm): Elan Valley, Powys. Conservation management of upland-fringe meadows.
6 July (11-4): Carmarthenshire. Identifying wild meadow plants.
7 July (10-4): Carmarthenshire. Restoring wild meadows. Hosted by the Shared Earth Trust (FULL).
22 July (2-5pm): Carmel, Carmarthenshire. Introduction to grassland management. Hosted by the Grasslands Trust.
12 August (2-5): Mold, Flintshire: Grassland restoration for new owners and managers.
Events at the National Botanic Garden of Wales in Carmarthenshire
Saturday June 13 (2-5pm). A Guided Tour of an Orchid Rich Hay Meadow
Meet at the entrance to Waun Las National Nature Reserve (inside
the National Botanic Garden of Wales).
Cost: normal admission prices (Adults
£8, OAPs£6.50, 5-16 year olds £4, under 5s free).
See the National Botanic Garden website for details.
Plantlife events in Wales
To book, contact Plantlife on 01722 342730, or email enquiries@plantlife.org.uk, stating “events” in the subject line.
20 June, 11am - 3pm, Cae Blaen Dyffryn, Lampeter, Carmarthenshire. Join in the annual survey of this wonderful Plantlife reserve and see if we can beat the total of 5000 butterfly orchids in this one meadow. For more details, phone Trevor Dines on 07789 685635.
27 June, 11am-3pm, Caeau Tan y Bwlch, Clynnog Fawr, Gwynedd. Survey day with the Local Wildlife Trust. This is the fifth annual vegetation survey of this very special Plantlife reserve. We’ll be recording vegetation with quadrats and counting the large population of butterfly orchids. Meet at Caeau Tan y Bwlch reserve, grid ref SH431488. Directions in the Members Reserves guide. For more details, phone Trevor Dines on 07789 685635.
Local Wildlife Trusts - Wild-meadow events in Wales
Brecknockshire Wildlife Trust
For Further details see the BWT website.
Tuesday 2nd June. Reserves Work Party: Cae Pwll y Bo & Vicarage Meadows, Abergwesyn - survey of globeflowers and orchids. 10.15am - 3.30pm.
Tuesday 9th June. Reserves Work Party: Cae Eglwys, Sarnau - bracken control in wildflower meadow. 10.15am - 3.30pm.
Tuesday 23rd June. Reserves Work Party: Wern Plemys, Ystradgynlais - bracken control in wildflower meadows. 10.15am - 3.30pm.
Tuesday 7th July, Reserves Work Party: Vicarage Meadows & Cae Pwll y Bo, Abergwesyn - bracken control in wildflower meadows. 10.15am - 3.30pm.
Tuesday 28th July, Reserves Work Party: Cae Eglwys, Sarnau - summer volunteer BBQ and bracken control in wildflower meadow. 10.15am - 3.30pm.
Saturday 1st August. Flora and Fauna Guided Walk. Llangorse Lake & Llangasty Meadows.
A chance to discover the flora and fauna that surrounds Llangorse Lake.
This walk will be led by several experts to provide advice and
knowledge on the species that live in this beautiful part of the
county. Meet on the Llangorse side, in the car park (next to the toilet
block), SO 128 272. Start 10.30am.
Saturday 15th August. Reserves Work Party: Wern Plemys, Ystradgynlais - bracken control in wildflower meadows. 10.15am - 3.30pm.
Tuesday 25th August, Reserves Work Party: The Byddwn & Pen y Waun, Llanywern - cutting and raking wildflower meadows. 10.15am - 3.30pm.
The National Trust for Wales
Guided tours of Dinefwr deer park
The deer park at Dinefwr is a National Nature Reserve, and is one of Europe's finest examples of ancient wood-pasture. The National Trust is also in the process of restoring the wild-flower diversity of most of its grasslands at Dinefwr, which are cut for hay and grazed by its herd of native-breed British White cattle. For details of tour dates go to the Dinefwr website.
Events in England and Scotland Flora locale and many other organisations have organised lots of events, including training and guided walks, throughout Britain. Please refer to Flora locale's website for details of training events.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
