Events and Activities

Saturday 18 May 2013 00:00am

50th Anniversary Bird Race

All NWWT Reserves- throughout North Wales

To celebrate the 50th Birthday of the North Wales Wildlife Trust, we're holding a 24hr Bird Race on NWWT Reserves! A way of showing the fantastic range of species you can see in the different habitats, with a bit of competitive banter, fun and fund-raising thrown in...

We're hoping to get as many individuals/ teams to take part in the different regions as possible! you can join in the race, or just visit one or two sites on the day, or just come along to the post-race-get-together on the Sunday! For more detaisl of rules, sites, registration and further info please contact Ben Stammers on 01248 351541 or benstammers@wildlifetrustswales.org or visit NWWT website.

Friday 24 May 2013 8pm

CLWYDIAN BRANCH- North wales Spiders and Beyond!

Scala Cinema, High Street, Prestatyn LL19 9AH/ SJ065829

Richard Gallon introduces our native spiders as well as some tropical species. Refreshments available. 

Saturday 25 May 2013 5pm

Explore Cemlyn!

Cemlyn nature reserve, North anglesey SH329937

Cemlyn is one of the iconic coastal locations on Anglesey. It is an internationally important seabird site with Wales' single most important sandwich tern colony and also has opportunities to see lots of other wildlife both on the shore and in the coastal waters of North Anglesey. This evening walk will provide the opportunity to learn about the life of the seabird colony as they return to roost for the evening and explore coastal habitats along with the chance of seeing seals and other coastal creatures! 2miles, 2hrs Moderate-Difficult terrain. Meet at Bryn Aber car park.

Sunday 9 June 2013 2pm

Cemlyn Creature Count

Cemlyn Nature Reserve, North Anglesey SH 329937

Join us to explore and count as many species as we can! Lets see if we can beat the record in our 50th year!

Sunday 9 June 2013

Botanical Beats- CANCELLED!

We regret to inform you that Botanical Beats will not be running on the 9th of June at Treborth Botanic Garden. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Saturday 15 June 2013 10:00

Be Popular! Tŷ Hyll Open Day

Tŷ Hyll, Betws y Coed

There will be lots going on all day including bee activities, gardeners question time, guided walks and seed sowing. 

Thursday 20 June 2013 20:30-23:00

Nightjar Walk

Gwaith Powdwr, Penrhyndeudraeth, LL48 6LT/ SH616388

Join the reserve warden, Rob Booth, for an eveningstroll around this post-industrial site bordering the Dwyryd Estuary. Nature and weather conditions can be unpredictable, but highlights may include nightjar, glowworms, and bats. Park and meet at the main gate.

Please wear suitable footwear for rough, uneven ground and bring a torch. some steep sections.

£2 members, £4 non-members.

Friday 21 June 2013 20:00

CLWYDIAN BRANCH- North Wales Black Bee Project

Llanfwrog Community Centre, Ruthin LL15 1LE/ SJ116578

A talk by Geoff Critchley on beekeeping in North East Wales and how local beekeepers are trying to preserve our native honeybee. Refreshments available.

Friday 21 June 2013 18:00-22:00

Cava, Strawberries & a midsummer celebration!

Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5UY

North Wales Wildlife Trust is joing forces with the Welsh Mountain Zoo which is also celebratig its 50th year, for a fun-filled evening of festivity! We will also be putting on various family nature detective activities, from bug hunting to bush craft and the Zoo will be provideing its own brand of exotic wildlife activities! So please come along and join in the fun! 

Tickets: £10- adults, £8- seniors & £5-children.

Tickets must be purchased in advance from the Welsh Mountain Zoo 01492 532938.

Monday 24 June 2013 17:30-19:30

Reefs & Rockpools

Llanddulas SH905786

We all love to rockpool and when better to do it than during one of the lowest tides of the year? Join us for a rockpooling extravaganza in one of the best places in North Wales to find some of the weird and wonderful creatures that live along our seashores. Meet at the Beach Road car park at Llanddulas at 5:30pm or join us on the beach anytime between 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Your feet are likely to get wet so please wear suitable footwear.

Wednesday 26 June 2013 21:00-23:00

Nightjar Walk

Gwaith Powdwr, Penrhyndeudraeth, LL48 6LT/ SH616388

Join the reserve warden, Rob Booth, for an eveningstroll around this post-industrial site bordering the Dwyryd Estuary. Nature and weather conditions can be unpredictable, but highlights may include nightjar, glowworms, and bats. Park and meet at the main gate.

Please wear suitable footwear for rough, uneven ground and bring a torch. some steep sections.

£2 members, £4 non-members.

Friday 28 June 2013 20:30-23:00

Nightjar Walk

Cors Bodgynydd nature reserve SH773588

Join us for an evening stroll around this beautiful upland reserve. Nature and weather conditions are unpredictable, but highlights may include nightjar, glowworms and bats. Park and meet at Cyffty Mine car park. Please wear suitable footwear for rough, uneven ground and bring a torch. Wear walking boots, bring midge repelent and ring office if weather inclement. Sorry no dogs.

Saturday 29 June 2013 10am

Celebrating our Traditional Haymeadows

Canolfan Hanes Uwch Gwyrfai, Clynnog Fawr, SH418498/ LL54 5BT (Church Hall) and Caeau Tan-y-Bwlch SH431488/ LL54 5DL (Reserve)

Our Traditional Haymeadows are disappearing fast. There will be presentations adn information available in the mroning about traditional haymeadow managements and why these habitats are so important with tea and cakes! In the afternoon there will be an opportunity to visit and help survey NWWT and Plantilife's fantastic reserve at Caeau Tan-y-Bwlch to count the greater butterfly orchids in the company of Dr Trevor Dines who recently starred on Channel 4's series 'Wild Things'.

Contact Rob at the Bangor office for more details & directions.

Friday 5 July 2013 21:00-23:00

Nightjar Walk

Gwaith Powdwr, Penrhyndeudraeth, LL48 6LT/ SH616388

Join the reserve warden, Rob Booth, for an eveningstroll around this post-industrial site bordering the Dwyryd Estuary. Nature and weather conditions can be unpredictable, but highlights may include nightjar, glowworms, and bats. Park and meet at the main gate.

Please wear suitable footwear for rough, uneven ground and bring a torch. some steep sections.

£2 members, £4 non-members.

Saturday 6 July 2013 10:00-16:00

CLWYDIAN BRANCH- Grasses, Sedges & Rushes Identification Workshop

Y Ddôl Uchaf nature reserve, near Denbigh SJ142713

Join us for a workshop where we'll be looking at how to identify grasses, sedges and rushes with Dr Hilary Ash.

Bring a packed lunch and if you have one a hand lens.

£5 per person. To book call 07599 102138

Friday 19 July 2013 20:00

CLWYDIAN BRANCH- Welsh Beaver Prject

Glynne Arms, Hawarden CH5 3NS

Come and join us for a drink in this lovely village pub, where NWWT Conservation Officer Adrian Lloyd Jones will give a talk on the reintroduction of beavers to wales. There are refreshments and food available at the pub.

Tuesday 30 July 2013 11am

Nant's Nature Detective Day

Nant Gwrtheyrn, Llithfaen LL53 6NL

Become a nature detective for the day! Join in the bug hunting, bushcrafts, beach combing and other activities at this stunning location on the northern coast of Llyn Peninsula.

Wednesday 5 June 2013 10:30-15:00

Bringing Life to Anglesey Fens!

The California, Brynteg LL78 8JQ/ SH495825

Join us for a fasinating field wisit to hear about progress at the site of major fen rehabilitation work at Cors Erddreiniog. Bring a packed lunch. Sorry no dogs. Meet us at the California car park.

Friday 14 June 2013 19:30-21:30

Become a Culture Vulture

Powis Hall, Bangor, LL57 2DG

A concert of Chamber Music given by Menai Wind Quintet and guests. Admission free but there will be a collection in aid of NWWT.

Sunday 16 June 2013 14:00-17:00

Strawbs Aplenty!

Cerrig yr Adar, Rhoscolyn LL65 8RA/ SH 278756

Enjoy a stunning headland walk, and potter around gardens and pond before relaxing with strawberries & cream, cakes and coffee. Bring and buy plant stall. 

£5 per person, Children £2.50 (all proceeds to NWWT)

Tuesday 25 June 2013 10:30- 13:00

Meet the Fulmars

Rhiwledyn Nature Reserve, Llandudno SH814820

This is a joint walk with Conwy Valley Branch. Join us for a walk over Rhiwledyn nature reserve to see some of the interesting plants of the limestone grassland and the nesting fulmars. Nearest parking at SH814818 in Bryn-y-Bia road (take great care crossing the main road). Sorry no dogs.

Wednesday 3 July 2013 14:00- 16:30

Wildlife Friendly Farming

Bodior Farm, Rhoscolyn SH274768

Explore Bodior Farm, recent winner of a Silver Lapwing Award and producing beef sold under the Wildlife Friendly Produce brand. Led by Farm Manager, Frank Roberts. 

Sorry no dogs. 

To book, call 01248 713022.

Monday 15 July 2013 14:00-16:00

Explore Eithinog's Secrets

Eithinog nature reserve, Bangor SH563713

Explore our newest nature eserve and find out what makes it special. Meet us at the reserve entrance.

Tuesday 23 July 2013 19:30-21:00

Anglesey's Wonderful Wildlife

David Hughes Community Centre, Beaumaris LL58 8LR

An illustrated account of Anglesey's special natural environments and wildlife.

Refreshments included.

£2 per person.

Saturday 1 June 2013 12:00

Learn Bird Calls

Rhyd-y-Clafdy on B4415, near Pwllheli SH329349

Join us for a gentle walk in the early summer countryside and elarn to recognise common birdsong. Beginners welcome. Bring packed lunch. Get in touch for more detailed directions.

Please book by calling 01248 351541

Friday 21 June 2013 21:30-23:30

Great Glow Worms!

West Shore, Llandudno SH770821

An Introduction to this fascinating insect, and a chance to see lots of them! Come prepared for a 2 to 3 mile walk lasting 2to3 hours. wear boots, bring a torch, a ll children muct be accompanied. Sorry no dogs.

Tuesday 9 July 2013 14:00

Treasures of Bangor's Botanic Garden

Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor SH551711

Explore Treborth's plant collections in the gardens, glass houses and on the coast path by the Menai Strait. We'll be looking for moths, other insects and birds too.

Sorry no dogs.

Thursday 23 May 2013 10:30pm

Amazing Orme!

Great Orme, Llandudno SH769836

Join us for an enthralling wander around the Great Orme. Learn to identify some of the plants of the limestone pavements and grassland.

Thursday 6 June 2013 10:30am

Newborough Warren wander

Newborough, Anglesey SH426648

This is a guided walk with manager Graham Williams to dicover the flora and fauna of this interesting and unique dune environment. Meet at Llyn Rhod-ddu car park.

Friday 14 June 2013 11am

Limestone Flowers and Fulmars

Rhiwledyn nature reserve, Llandudno SH814820

This is a joint walk with Meirionnydd Branch. Explore the interesting plants of the limestone grassland with some expert guidance. nearest parking at SH814818 in Bryn-y-Bia Road; take care crossing the main road! Meet us inside the reserve.

Thursday 20 June 2013 10:30am

Woodland Wander

Hafod-y-Llan, Beddgelert SH 627507

Join us for a guided walk through this fascinating National Trust woodland.

Thursday 18 July 2013 10:30

Explore Parys Mountain & Amlwch

Amlwch, Anglesey SH437905

See the amazing legacy of copper mining and the incredible plants associated with the site.

Tuesday 28 May 2013 7pm

Fabulous Flowers Walk

Tir Stent, near Dolgellau SH753173

Join us for a wild flower walk in this beautiful part of the world. May be very wet under foot. Meet us at the layby at Tir Stent. 

Friday 12 July 2013 11:00am

Elusive Otters and Other Life on Llyn Tegid

Llyn Tegid, Bala SH925355

Join us to explore the wonderful lakeside wildlife of Llyn Tegid. Meet us at the Warden's office at the Bala end of the lake. Bring a picnic.

Wednesday 22 May 2013 7:00pm

Springtime Meadow Walk

Pantymwyn Meadows, Near Mold SJ192646

Join us to see some amazing orchids including the gree-winged orchid and other flowers and birds. There are some awkward stiles on the walk.

Sunday 2 June 2013 14:00

Explore Gronant Dunes and Talacre Warren!

Presthaven Sands, Talacre SJ090841

Join us to explore this fabulous habitat, see orchids and other flowers, bess, wasps, butterflies and spend some time watching the little tern colony. if we are lucky we might also see natterjack toad tadpoles and lizards! 

Meet at Presthaven Sands car park.

Wednesday 19 June 2013 19:00

Riverside Walk

Worthenbury, South of Wrexham SJ419462

Come experience the flowering hay meadows that surround Worthenbury Brook, see the ox-Bow lake and look out on the River Dee for kingfishers.

Wednesday 10 July 2013 19:00

A Walk in the Uplands

Waun-y-Llyn Country Park, Hope Mountain SJ286576

Join us on a walk to explore our wondeerful upland species. We'll be looking at a range of upland plants, birds and insects along with some spectacular views.

Meet in the Car Park