Parc Slip Nature Reserve is a wildlife haven, but did you know that it used to be an open cast coal mine? It's now home to over 1,000 species of wildlife, including breeding populations of the European protected great crested newt, and has a fantastic mix of habitats including, grasslands, wetlands and woodlands.

Parc Slip is a Valley's Regional Park Discovery Gateway and the site has recently received improvements to enhance the visitor experience and memorial area. From a green roof bike shelter and electric car charging points, to a new boardwalk and trail signs, Parc Slip has it all for everyone and our #WildAboutParcSlip live event and broadcast celebrated this fantastic reserve.

The broadcast was streamed live on our YouTube Channel and Facebook page and during the 40 minute show, we discussed a whole host of WILD things!

🏞️ Took a look at what it means to be a #ValleysRegionalPark Discovery Gateway
🐍 Explored the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians on the reserve
🐛 Got up close and personal with some marvellous moths
🐮 We met Mac, Hamish and Dougal, our three awesome conservation Highland Cattle
📸 Iolo and Lizzie shared some of YOUR wild pictures from around the reserve
📜 We stepped back in time by exploring the fascinating history of the reserve