Easter Eggstravaganza
Where? Brecon
When? 9 April 2009
What's it about? Family event focusing on wildlife in spring, with various educational activities and games. As part of this we will make bird boxes.
Where's it happening? Llangorse Hall, llangorse, Brecon
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Alexa Farley (01874 615023)
Organised by: Brecknock Wildlife Trust
Email: psutton@brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk
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Himalayan Balsam - Second Phase
Where? Brecon
When? 12th July 2009
What's it about? The aim of this project is to reduce the spread of the invasive species - Himalayan Balsam from the riverbanks within the central town area. The volunteers will work together to pull each plant from the soil, including the roots. They will then pile the plants into heaps above the high water level, where they will naturally compost.
Where's it happening? The River Usk, Brecon
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Barbara Jackson (01874 623464)
Organised by: Honddu Dippers
Email: enquiries@accommodation-breconbeacons.co.uk
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Meadow Fun and Feast
Where? Brecon
When? 28 July 2009
What's it about? A project to introduce new volunteers to the ways they can help wildlife and to thank existing volunteers for all their hard work helping their local wildlife. The Project will be based at our Cae Egwlys nature reserve, a delightful wildflower meadow with far reaching views to the Brecon Beacons.
Volunteers will have a taste of volunteering in the morning by helping to clear bracken, then there will be a BBQ feast provided, followed by a gentle stroll around the reserve in the afternoon exploring the range of wildflowers, butterflies and other wildlife that lives in the reserve.
Where's it happening? Brecknock Wildlife Trust Cae Eglwys Nature Reserve, Sarnau, Brecon
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, waterproofs, wear clothing suitable for working outdoors that may get dirty
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, Only well controlled pets, Only well controlled pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Phil Sutton (01874 625708)
Organised by: Brecknock Wildlife Trust
Email: psutton@brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk
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"We are Batty" about Wildlife
Where? Castle Caeieinon
When? Tuesday 5th May 2009
What's it about? We are keen to enhance our wildlife area around the village hall/school. The butterfly garden as well as the woodland area is now well established, and we are keen to attract as much wildlife as possible. The education officer from the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust will spend a day with us and help us understand, assemble and put up a butterfly habitat, bat box and bug box. We feel that this is an exciting project to make our area as diverse as possible.
Where's it happening? Castle Caeieinon Village Hall, Castle Caeieinon
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Barbara Jessop (01938 850 584)
Organised by: Castle Caereinion School
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Footsteps to Wildlife
Where? Glasbury on Wye
When? 12 May 2009
What's it about? A project to improve access to our Glasbury Cutting nature reserve, important for dormice, spring flowers and much more wildlife. Volunteers will help to replace two old stiles with new kissing gates making access easier for site visitors, along with the installation of a bench halfway along the reserve to give visitors somewhere to rest and admire the wildlife around them.
Where's it happening? Brecknock Wildlife Trust Glasbury Cutting Nature Reserve, Glasbury on Wye
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch, waterproofs, wear clothing suitable for working outdoors that may get dirty
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, Only well controlled pets, Only well controlled pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Phil Sutton (01874 625708)
Organised by: Brecknock Wildlife Trust
Email: psutton@brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk
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Minibeast Motel
Where? knighton
When? 14 May 2009
What's it about? The Eco committee would like all the children in the school to help create a minibeast motel which will provide a minibeast haven on the school grounds. With the help of parents, friends and volunteers building materials will need to be found, collected and assemled with the children. Our local wildlife trust will be leading the project and providing help and advice for the whole day. We will use the money to go towards the cost of; Crates, wood, moss, gloves, transport etc.
Where's it happening? whitton school, whitton village, knighton
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: whitton school (01547560206)
Organised by: Whitton School Eco Committee
Email: lynneluke@btinternet.com
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Pond Paradise
Where? Llanwrtyd Wells
When? Friday 3rd July 2009
What's it about? To clear and renovate the exisiting pond and surrounding area. To encourage wildlife by planting sustainable plants and erecting nesting boxes.
Where's it happening? Ysgol Dolafon, Dol-y-coed Road, Llanwrtyd Wells
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Angie Amor/Jan Campbell (01591 610326)
Organised by: Dolafon Gardening Club
Email: office@dolafon.powys.sch.uk
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Bird feeding within school
Where? Llanymynech
When? 31 March 2009
What's it about? To create a bird feeding area within our school grounds to enable our children to observe birds in close proximity.
Where's it happening? Arddleen, , Llanymynech
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Christine Socett (01938 590 445)
Organised by: Arddleen C.P School
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Wild Wellys and Woodchips
Where? Presteigne
When? 2 June 2009
What's it about? We will be clearing around the base of the willow which was planted last year and putting down woodchips. We will also be creating a fern and woodland plant area in our wild area
Where's it happening? 20 CLATTER BRUNE ESTATE, Presteigne
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 7
Press/Volunteer Contact: Andrea Gilpin (01544267039)
Organised by: Presteigne Primary School
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