WATCH NEWS

Is Wildlife Watch for you?  Watch groups are for children aged between eight and twelve years old and their families.  Do you want to:

If the answer is yes then ask us about the various WATCH groups around our area.

Forest Farm Watch Club

Forest Farm Wildlife Watch Club (FFWWC) is a fun and interesting way for youngsters to learn about wildlife and the environment in a safe way. The Club is led by the Park Ranger Service and supported by The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales

The Club prides itself on its friendly and welcoming team of staff and helpers. We offer an exciting and varied mix of activities which include arts and craft, pond dips, bug hunts, photography, nature walks, special visits and much much more! The logo (above) was the winning design in a competition launched to find a logo for the group.

We always welcome new people to join the group and if you would like to contact us to have a chat please phone Kevin or Gareth on 029 20445903 or e-mail: CommunityParkRangers@cardiff.gov.uk.

WATCH this space!! Teifi WATCH group

This Easter will see the re-launch of the Teifi Watch group that began last year.  After the temporary suspension of last year’s group following Vicki Watson’s retirement we have a new team of eager volunteers waiting to get started.  We are sure that they will provide a fun and exciting programme of activities for existing and new watch members.

 

Watch Leaders needed

We are looking for volunteers to lead and help run a Wildlife Watch group at The Welsh Wildlife Centre and Parc Slip Nature Reserve. For more information about Watch please go here.
 
Wildlife Watch is the junior arm of the Wildlife Trusts. It encourages 6 – 12 year olds to take an interest in wildlife and the world around them through activities on environmental and natural history topics in a fun and educational setting. This is your chance to help inspire the next generation of environmentalists!  
 
Typical Wildlife Watch activities include:  
• Pond dipping  
• Natural arts and crafts  
• Minibeast hunting  
• Bird box making  
• Conservation tasks  
 
For more information about Wildlife Watch, go to: wildlifewatch.org.uk  
 
Time commitment and location:  
Groups will meet once a month for 2 hours on a weekend.  
 
Skills required:  
You don’t need to be an expert to be a Wildlife Watch group Leader or a Helper - you just need to be enthusiastic, concerned about the environment and enjoy working with young people.  
 
Training and registration:  
Volunteers will be fully trained and will receive support and guidance from local and national Wildlife Trust staff. Volunteers must supply two referees, undergo an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check and take part in an informal interview. Leaders must be 18 years or over; volunteers aged 16 - 18 can register as Helpers.  
 
How to apply:  
Please send a CV and cover letter to: 
Julie Furber 
Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Fountain Road, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 0EH  
j.furber@welshwildlife.org 
01656 724100