UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Women at Work Cultural Diversity Day, Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Tondu.

17th May 2008, 10am -- 12.00noon with a free lunch to follow.

Come and help us with a simple conservation task at Parc Slip Nature, Reserve, Tondu. We are looking for women from all backgrounds to help us improve our nature reserve.Come and meet a wide variety of people while enjoying the local countryside.

- Booking is essential, please ring us on 01656 724100

Balmoral Wildlife Watching Cruise

A wonderful opportunity to experience the coastline and islands of Pembrokeshire from the sea on the Balmoral Steamer on Saturday 14th June 2008

Departing from Milford Haven at 11.30 am to cruise down the historic Milford Haven waterway to the internationally important seabird islands of Skokholm (Britain’s first bird observatory) and then spectacular Skomer (surrounded by Wales’ only Marine Nature Reserve).  Next it’s dolphin watch as we head out to Grassholm, the second largest Gannetry in the world, and back via Skomer and Skokholm to see the evening return of seabirds before docking at Milford Haven at about 5.30 pm.  The exact route will be determined by the Balmoral Captain depending on weather conditions.

Expert commentary will be provided throughout the cruise highlighting the wide variety of flora and fauna to be found around the Haven and the Islands, and also on other aspects of the area and its history.

Enjoy a wildlife watching experience and help raise funds for wildlife conservation by ordering your tickets on the application form

25% of all proceeds goes directly to The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales

Parc Slip Family Fun Day

Parc Slip Nature Centre, Fountain Road, Tondu, CF32 0EH

Saturday 7 June, Time: 11-3pm, Entry is Free

Enjoy a taste of what Parc Slip has to offer.  Activities for all the family including:

 

An exciting day for all the family!

Teddy Bears Trail and Picnic

Parc Slip Nature Centre, Fountain Road, Tondu, CF32 0EH

Friday 23rd May, Time 10am—12noon, Entry is Free

 Bring your Teddy to Parc Slip Nature Reserve in Tondu for our Teddy Bear Trail.

A Teddy Bear’s Picnic will be provided after the Trail and there will be craft activities and face painting available.

Suitable for children up to the age of 5 years old.

Please book your place by contacting Tel: 01656 724100

Celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day with an Early Morning Bird Song Walk

Parc Slip Nature Centre, Fountain Road, Tondu, CF32 0EH

Sunday 4 May, Time 7.50 -10.30, Donation: £2.00 per adult

Early birds are being invited to enjoy the spectacle of the spring dawn chorus on a walk around Parc Slip on Sunday 4 May.  The walk will take approximately two and half hours and is aimed at beginners (suitable for adults and older children).  The walk will be lead by local bird watching enthusiasts Margaret and John Samuel who will help you recognise birds by sight, song and call.

Bring binoculars if possible.  Meet at 7.50am at the Visitor Centre, Parc Slip where hot drinks and a hot filled roll will be provided at the end of the walk.  As numbers are limited booking is essential.  To book your place, please contact us on 01656 724100 or email membership@welshwildlife.org

Welsh Wildlife Centre, Cilgerran

For details of events at Cilgerran, please click here

Local Groups Events Calendar

Whether you live in an urban or rural area, know nothing about wildlife or know lots, our Local Groups will be able to provide you with something to interest you further in wildlife in its natural setting. These events can range from guided walks to quizzes, or academic talks from the experts to coffee mornings.

The attached calendar of events shows you what's on and how you can get involved.

Click here for the latest events calendar in English or click here for the latest events calender in Welsh

For further information on events in North Ceredigion, please click here

For further information on events organised by the Sea Trust, please click here

NB Change to advertised speaker for East Carmarthen events

Wednesday 2nd April 2008 'Recycling' a talk by Robert Conyard, Group Operations Manager of Carmarthenshire Recycling.