Living Willow Domes
Where? Blaenau Ffestiniog
When? 5 May 2009
What's it about? Plant and shape the living willow plants to create a living cave for children to play and explore.
Where's it happening? Ysgol Manod, Manod, Blaenau Ffestiniog
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Willow
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Carys E. Jones (01766 830272)
Organised by: Ysgol Manod
Email: pennaeth@manod.gwynedd.sch.uk
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Better Woodlands For Wales Scheme
Where? Caernarfon
When? 15 March 2009
What's it about? Clear laurel from the woods of the guide headquarters and create new paths. Year two of a four year better woodlands for Wales scheme. Also tree planting.
Where's it happening? Girlguide Headquarters, Caernarfon
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jill Stott (01286 870840)
Organised by: Girl-Guiding Caernarfonshire
Email: garthmaelog@care4free.net
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Ashworth's Rustic Weekend
Where? Conwy
When? 18 July 2009
What's it about? Monitoring moth populations at top of Sychnant Pass, one of Wales' most important sites for Lepidoptera. Two rarities, Ashworths Rustic & Weaver's Wave occur here, and nowhere else in the world. Volunteers will run moth traps overnight and identify the catch, with expert training on hand. More volunteers = more moth traps! Results will be used to inform the conservation of these BAP priority species and for reserve management.
Where's it happening? Pensychnant, Sychnant Pass, Conwy
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2-5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Julian Thompson (01492 592595)
Organised by: Pensychnant Foundation
Email: julian@pensychnant.fsnet.co.uk
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Felin Uchaf Wildlife Garden
Where? Gwynedd
When? 28 March 2009
What's it about? We will develop a piece of waste into a water life garden. Volunteers prepare ground for planting wildlife,shrubs and plants.
Where's it happening? 20 Felin Uchaf, Dolgellau, Gwynedd
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ray Stubbs (01341422571)
Organised by: Felin Uchaf Wildlife Garden
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Bat Box Bonanza
Where? Penrhyndeudraeth
When? 15 April 2009
What's it about? The project will involve building bat boxes at the north wales wildlife trust reserve at Gwaith powdwr,Penrhyndeudraeth. Most of the day will be spent building the boxes, and hopefully we will be able to put some up around the reserve. Other boxes will be erected at other north wales wildlife trust reserves.
Where's it happening? Gwaith Powdwr Nature Reserve, Penrhyndeudraeth
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rhydian Morris (07764897414)
Organised by: North Wales Wildlife Trust
Email: rhydianmorris@wildlifetrustwales.org
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Pond Parade
Where? Penrhyndeudraeth
When? 19 June 2009
What's it about? We will be creating a wildlife pond in the school wild garden - dig out, place sand and carpet, place liner,make the area safe and plant marginal plants.
Where's it happening? Ysgol y Garreg, Llanfrothen, Penrhyndeudraeth
What to wear/bring: parents and children will volunteer
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? please see any other information, please see any other information
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Headteacher (01766 770727)
Organised by: Ysgol y Garreg
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Glanhaur Glaslyn
Where? Portmadog
When? 27 May 2009
What's it about? A day will be spent litter picking on the Noth Wales Wildlife Trusts Nature Reserve 'Traeth Glaslyn'. The Esturay Reserve is situated by the main raod into porthmadog and has quite a litter problem. The volunteers will also help in repairs to the bird hide on the site.
Where's it happening? Traeth Glaslyn Nature Reserve, Portmadog
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rhydian Morris (07764897414)
Organised by: North Wales Wildlife Trust
Email: rhydianmorris@wildlifetrustwales.org
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Acton park Community Spring Clean
Where? Wrexham
When? 16 April 2009
What's it about? A community day aimed at giving Acton Park an added clean up. Volunteers will help pick litter, clear areas of scrub, clear lake edges and tidy paths. Volunteers will include local park users, scouts and youth club members.
Where's it happening? Acton Park, off Herbert Jennings Avenue, Acton, Wrexham
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Richard Aram (01978 264150)
Organised by: Friends of Acton Park
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