Events & Activities updated March 2009

TRUST EVENTS

Saturday 22 August 2009 1pm

Purple Haze at Gors Maen Llwyd

Situated on the Northern edge of Llyn Brenig, the heather moorland at Gors Maen Llwyd blooms and turns the landscape into a purple haze. Come and marvel at the view and discover some of the wildlife that live on the reserve with the heather. Meet at the car park SH 983 575 at 1pm please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather. The walk is free but please book with the North Wales Wildlife Trust on 01248 351541.

Saturday 19 September 2009 9pm

Elephants and Hawks of the Night!

Night time hides some beautiful creatures and on National Moth Night the North Wales Wildlife Trust will be moth trapping at Loggerheads Country Park, courtesy of Denbighshire County Council. Please meet at Loggerheads Country Park Car Park (SJ197 626) at 9.00pm, wear warm clothes and bring a torch. The event is free but please book with the North Wales Wildlife Trust on 01248 351541.

Saturday 26 September 2009 2pm – 4 pm

Coed Y Felin Crazy Nut Hunt

Join us for a walk around Coed Y Felin learning about dormice and help us discover what’s been eating the hazel nuts in this woodland! 2-4pm Coed Y Felin Reserve, Hendre, SJ193677, meet in the car park. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the day. No booking required.

Saturday 3rd October 2009 2pm- 4pm

Loggerheads Country Park Crazy Nut Hunt

Join us for a walk around Loggerheads Country Park learning about dormice and looking for evidence of this elusive mammal. Please meet at the Loggerheads Country Park visitor centre (SJ197 626) at 2pm and wear suitable footwear and clothing for the day.

Wednesday 28th October 2009 10am – 12pm

Coed Cilygroeslwyd

Explore the woods of Coed Cilygroesllwyd, hunting for chewed nuts to see what animals live there and in particular hunt for evidence of the elusive dormouse. Meet at the layby by Ruthin Rugby Club (SJ 118 577) at 10am. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the day. The event is free but please book with the North Wales Wildlife Trust on 01248 351541.

GREEN HORIZONS PROJECT EVENTS at Marford Quarry


For more details, contact: Simon Farr 07764 897409
or email


Anglesey Branch

Well-controlled dogs welcome on walks unless otherwise stated. The ‘Windows on Wildlife’ meetings will take place on the 1st Thursday of the month at St Cyngar’s Church Hall, Llangefni, and may include a ‘supporting item’. Admission to all indoor meetings: £2 to include refreshments.

Sunday 14 June, 10.30am Wildlife Week

Dragonflies, reed beetles and more

Search for fen invertebrates at Cors Goch, led by John Bratton. Bring nets if possible; wellies advisable. May continue in afternoon if weather good.
Meet at roadside near reserve entrance (SH505816) NO DOGS.

Sunday 21 June, 2.00-5.00pm. Wildlife Week

Strawberry tea

at Cerrig yr Adar, Rhoscolyn, courtesy of the Wright family. Enjoy a stunning headland walk, and potter around gardens and pond before relaxing with strawberries & cream, cakes and coffee. Bring and buy plant stall. Ample parking (SH278756). Entrance: £4 (children £2.50) incl. All proceeds to NWWT.

Monday 29 June, 2.00- 4.00pm

Joint event with the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group.

Visit a forward-looking semi-hill farm on the southern edge of Clocaenog Forest with strong wildlife interest. Courtesy of Mr Llyr Jones, Derwydd, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr. Look for signs on the A5105 just east of village (SJ004496). NO DOGS.

Wednesday 15 July, 2.00pm

The Ranges, South Stack RSPB reserve

A look at the flora and fauna of this magnificent coastal heath and rugged coastline. Led by RSPB Warden. Meet at Ranges car park (SH216804)

Wednesday 5 August, 5.00pm

Picnic with a Porpoise – in recognition of Marine Week

A relaxing sea watch and picnic at Point Lynas, prime location for porpoises and sea birds. Nia Haf Jones, Marine Awareness N. Wales, will give information on recent sightings and help with identification. Meet in public car park, Porth Eilian (SH474928).


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Arfon Branch

Evening meetings are held in the Brambell Building UCW, Deiniol Road, Bangor
* These meetings are held joint with Bangor Bird Club

Saturday 13 June 8.45pm

Moths at Eithinog Fields (SH 564713)

A not to be missed opportunity to see some of the night life on the edge of Bangor. Dress appropriately, bring a torch and stay as long as you want - lights will be running to at least midnight, and later if there are lots of moths! Meet at Ysgol Friars. Leader John Harold

Saturday 20 June 10.00am

Walk at Coed y Parc and Bryn Eglwys

near Bethesda with members of Coetir Mynydd.  Summer visit to river, wood and common land with a wealth of plants & other wildlife. Morning only. Meet at gweithdai Felin Fawr  SH 615664 Leader Sian Turner

Friday 3 July, 1.30pm

Ceunant Cynfal SSSI

a walk in a hidden gorge led by expert Doug Oliver (CCW) Steep in places. Meet - Llan Ffestiniog by Pengwervn Arms (SH701421) Joint with Merionnydd Branch

Monday 6 July, 6.30pm 

In the footsteps of Darwin

a walk in Cwm Idwal to commemorate Charles Darwin’s visits, before & after his voyage in the Beagle. Can we still see the features which so amazed him? Meet Ogwen Cotttage SH 640604 Leaders Kate Gibbs & Richard Birch.


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Conwy Valley

Indoor meetings

Indoor meetings: These are held at St.David’s Church Hall, Penrhyn Bay at 7.30pm.on the second Friday of the month. Admission £1.50.

Informal Local Nature Walks

Alternate Tuesday afternoons, starting from the public car park by the medical centre, Penrhyn Bay SH817814 at 1.45 pm.
April 7th & 21st,  May 5th & 19th,  June 2nd, 16th & 30th,  July 14th & 28th,  August 11th.

Tuesday 9 June   

Cwm Idwal

Alpine flowers and glacial geology.
Meet at Ogwen Cottage car park. (SH 650 604) Bring packed lunch. Leader: Geoff Battershall

Tuesday 23 June

Cors Goch and possibly Rhuddlan Fawr

National and Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve.  Plants, birds and butterflies of acid heathland and calcareous  fenland. Meet at the layby by Reserve entrance at (SH 504 817), with packed lunch.
Leader Geoff Battershall

Tuesday 7 July    

Newborough Warren

Plants, birds and butterflies of dune slacks and saltmarsh. Meet at  Llyn Rhos Ddu  car park SH426647 with packed lunch. Leader : Geoff Battershall

Tuesday 21 July   

Aberffraw

Plants and other wildlife of saltmarsh and sand dunes. Meet at car park by the old bridge. SH357690 with packed lunch
Leader: Geoff Battershall

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Denbighshire Branch

Indoor meetings: Salisbury Arms, Tremeirchion. Nr St.Asaph, at 7.30pm. Admission £1
Summer Field Meetings:- generally start at 2pm, lasting about 2 hours.

Saturday 20 June

Rhydymwyn Valley Nature Reserve

Meet in car-park in Nant Alyn Road, opp. Texaco garage.  (SJ 205 668)  Easy walking on paths and grassland. Ldr.Joe Philips.   Booking essential as we need to know numbers.

Saturday 11 July

Wildlife from Scratch

nr.Bodfari, John & Jenny Briggs, Ty'n y Ffordd From Bodfari village, take the little lane opposite the church for ½ mile, until just past a small lane on right. White & blue house on right.  Organic garden with nature reserve.  (SJ 085 701)

Saturday 5 September

 

Car park on B5430, at Nant Quarry, between Llanarmon yn Ial & Mold-Ruthin road. (SJ 188 574)   Limestone plants.  Hilly walk.  Ldr. Brian Burnett.

Saturday 10 October

Fungus Foray, Bod Petryl, Glocaenog

(SJ 036 511)   Start 11.00.  Bring packed lunch and collecting basket.  Ldr. Kipper.  Jt.mtg. with Wrexham Branch.

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Meirionnydd Branch

Friday 3 July 1.30pm

SSSI Ceunant Cynfal

A walk in a hidden gorge led by Doug Oliver (CCW) NB Steep in places.
Meet at Llanffestiniog by Pengwern Arms (SH 701 421)

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Wrexham Branch

All meetings are held in the Gresford Memorial Hall, near the church.

Sunday 28 June

Minera Quarry Walk (National Insect Week)

Meet at 2pm. (SJ 258 519) Birds, wide range of orchids, flowers, and the insects attracted to them. Ldr. Peter Williams, (Justin Williams & Bryan Formstone-(Insects)).

Sunday 19 July

Ddol Ucha Reserve, Search for Dormice & Bats etc

Meet at 1pm. (SJ 143 714) Nr. Afon-wen, on A541. Ldr. Rhian Hughes- Dormouse Officer. Inspect Boxes (which could contain dormice or bats). Binoculars useful. Possible walk to fishery and badger reserve, if time..

Thursday 20 August

Walk at The Erlas Centre (Bryn Estyn)

Meet at 7pm. (SJ 364 512) Ample parking. See progress on the Victorian Walled Garden and surrounding woodland, with possibly bats and moths etc. Ldr. Ann Morton (Project Officer).

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