Events and Activities
All events across North Wales on your selected date
Saturday 31 July 2010 13:00 - 15:00
DISCOVER GWYNEDD - Hot & cold - Guided geology walk at Cwm Idwal
A guided geological tour by local geologist Neil Hamilton Williams, which explores the volcanic and tectonic processes that initially formed Cwm Idwal and also the Glacial processes that have carved out the stunning setting we see today. Booking is essential. Meet at the Ogwen Cottage car park. Appropriate footwear and clothing required Contact North Wales Wildlife Trust on (01248) 351541 or e-mail - frankiehogan@wildlifetrustswales.org
Trust Events
Anglesey Branch
Wednesday 29 September 2010 19:00
Creatures of the night
Encounters with moths and bats in a garden and woodland setting, with Nigel Brown at Treborth Botanic Garden.
Contact Penny Radford 01248 713022
Thursday 7 October 2010 14:00
'WINDOWS' Rubbish!
Discover how Anglesey's household waste is recycled and disposed of and how well targets are being met. Eirian Williams and Heather Hughes, Waste Promotion Officers, IoACC.
The 'Windows on Wildlife' meetings 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.
Contact Penny Radford 01248 713022
Friday 22 October 2010 19:30
County flowers and botanical stars
A tour around some of our high-profile plants, with James Robertson. St.Andrew's Church Hall, Benllech.
Contact Penny Radford 01248 713022
Saturday 30 October 2010 10:00 - 12:00
Christmas sales & coffee morning
Gifts, cakes, produce, plants & bric-a-brac. Raffle. Admission: 50p. St Andrew's Church Hall, Benllech.
Contact Penny Radford 01248 713022
Thursday 4 November 2010 14:00
'WINDOWS' - Svalbard - a polar bear expedition to the high Arctic
An account of the adaptation of the flora and fauna of the area with some personal sightings of birds and mammals, given by Gwyneth Peters.
The 'Windows on Wildlife' meetings 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.
Contact Penny Radford 01248 713022
Friday 19 November 2010 19:30
Bardsey
Bardsey - island of 20,000 saints and 20,000 willow warblers. A look at the island and its Bird Observatory with Ian Wright. St Cyngar's Church Hall, Llangefni.
Contact Penny Radford 01248 713022
Thursday 2 December 2010 14:00
'WINDOWS' - The mussel fishery in the Menai Strait
A first hand account of this important industry, given by owner Kim Mould.
The 'Windows on Wildlife' meetings 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.
Contact Penny Radford 01248 713022
Friday 10 December 2010 19:30
Christmas get-together
Join us for an evening of light-hearted quiz items and ample festive fare. St Cyngar's Church Hall, Llangefni.
Contact Penny Radford 01248 713022
Arfon Branch
Sunday 26 September 2010 13:00
Homes for Mini beasts and other Creatures. A Wildlife Gardening Open Day.
A Wildlife Gardening Open Day, 1 to 4pm at Fron Wen, Valley Rd. Llanfairfechan. Refreshments, plants for sale and the opportunity to meet other enthusiasts. Contact Kate Gibbs 01248 681936 or email nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org
Sunday 24 October 2010 11:00 - 15:00
Bird Watch Day, at Aberogwen, the Spinnies
Call in to see what birds are around, improve your ID skills and hear the latest news from the reserve. Contact Kate Gibbs on 01248 681936 or email nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org
Wednesday 27 October 2010 19:30
Snowdonia and its twin National Park
Snowdonia and its twin National Park, Triglav in Slovenia. Huw Jenkins's extensive knowledge of both enables him to compare these exciting areas. These are joint meetings with the Bangor Bird Group. Evening meetings are held in the Brambell Building, Bangor University, Deiniol Road, Bangor. Contact Kate Gibbs 01248 681936 or email nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org
Wednesday 24 November 2010 19:30
Linking livestock and landscape
Linking Livestock and Landscape Hilary Kehoe, Anglesey Grazing Animals Project Officer, illustrates how the project is working with farmers to manage land to benefit wildlife and the new marketing scheme for local quality produce from conservation sites. These are joint meetings with the Bangor Bird Group. Evening meetings are held in the Brambell Building Bangor University, Deiniol Road, Bangor. Contact Kate Gibbs on 01248 681936 or email nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org
Saturday 27 November 2010 11:00 - 15:00
Bird watch day at Aberogwen, the Spinnies
Call in to see what birds are around, improve your ID skills and hear the latest news from the reserve. Contact Kate Gibbs on 01248 681936 or email nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org
Wednesday 8 December 2010 19:30
Christmas Party
Christmas party - an informal evening with food, optional quiz and lots of chat, all welcome. These are joint meetings held with the Bangor Bird Group. Evening meetings are held in the Brambell Building Bangoe University, Deiniol Road, Bangor. Contact Kate Gibbs on 01248 681936 or email nwwt@wildliferustswales.org
Sunday 12 December 2010 11:00 - 15:00
Bird Watch Day
Call in to see what birds are around, improve your ID skills and hear the latest from the reserve. Contact kate Gibbs on 01248 681936 or email nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org
Conwy Valley Branch
Friday 8 October 2010 19:30
Dormouse
Rhian Hughes will give us the latest news on the position and activities of the Dormouse in North Wales.
Indoor meetings. St. David's Church Hall, Penrhyn Bay at 19:30
Contact Jean Robertson 01492 512726 or Joan Evans 01492 549693
Denbighshire Branch
Friday 10 September 2010 10.00am
Non Flowering Plants - Penrhyn Bay
Park in road at entrance to Little Orme. Map Ref. SH 820824. Limestone spp.; mostly very different to those at Pensychnant
Saturday 11 September 2010 2pm
River and woodland wildlife
Meet at café, Loggerheads Country Park. (SJ198626) River and woodland wildlife. Ldr.Joe Phillips.
Monday 27 September 2010 11.00am - 13.00
Non-Flowering Plants Loggerheads Country Park
Ldr. Brian Burnett. Limestone & woodland spp.
Sunday 24 October 2010 11am
Fungal Foray
(Bring lunch & Basket for fungi). Fungus Foray lead by Kipper Davies. Joint meeting with Wrexham Branch. Search riverside, woodlands & meadows, with probable waxcaps etc. Meet at Nant Mill Visitor Centre. Map Ref;- SJ 290501.
Saturday 13 November 2010 10.30 - 12.30
Christmas Sales & Coffee Morning
Christmas Sales & Coffee Morning at The Old School House, nr.The Salusbury Arms, Tremierchion village. Gifts, party goods, cakes, produce, plants, bric-a-brac. Raffle. Admission £2, including tea/coffee. Children free
Meirionnydd Branch
Friday 24 September 2010 10am
“Shore Walk and Birds” with Rhys Jones
Meet at layby near Glan y Wern , one mile south of Talsarnau. Bring packed lunch and binoculars. Map Ref SH607 350
Friday 1 October 2010
Visit a “Permaculture Garden”
In October we are hoping to visit a "Permaculture Garden" but we will need to book in advance so please phone Janet (01341 423988) in September to get details.
Tuesday 2 November 2010 7pm
“Woodland Trust-Cwm Mynach”
Talk by Laurie Brown at Dolgellau Free Library.
Wrexham Branch
Sunday 19 September 2010 2pm
Explore the sea-shore and wildlife of Talacre
with Nia Jones, Marine Officer. Ideal for family groups. Wear suitable footwear. Meet at Talacre Beach Car Park (SJ124850)
Sunday 24 October 2010 11am
Fungus Foray
lead by Kipper Davies. Joint meeting with Denbigh Branch. Search riverside woodlands & meadows, with probable number of waxcaps etc. Bring lunch & basket for fungi. Meet at Nant Mill Visitor Centre (SJ290501)
Head Office
376 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 1YETelephone:01248 351541 Email: nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org
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