2008 Events
Spring and Summer
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April
Norman Lowe, Moth Recorder for Brecon, will lead
Introduction to Mothing
Saturday 26th April Offa’s Dyke Centre, Knighton, 7.30
- 11 pm.
This is an evening for those new to mothing or with just
a general interest in the subject, and will include a practical
moth-trapping session.
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MAY
Saturday May 3rd 2.00 pm
Guided Walk at Cwm Byddog
Admire the spring flowers and veteran oaks of this lovely dingle with Reserves
Officer Jonathan Stone. Meet at reserve entrance (SO 216 448). |
Sunday May 4th 6.30 am – 8.30 am
Dawn Chorus in the Elan Valley
Meet at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre (SN 928 646). Free event. |
Sunday May 18th 10am – 12 noon
Guided Bird Walk with Paul Leafe.
Bird enthusiast, Paul Leafe leads this walk around our Rhayader Tunnel nature
reserve. Meet at car park opposite ornate wooden entrance to Elan Valley trails
in Cwmdauddwr. Don’t forget your binoculars! |
Friday May 23rd 8pm
Badger Watch at Gilfach
Places are limited, so must book via office. Membs £2.50 Non-membs £5 |
Saturday May 24th8.30 pm
Moth Night with Pete and Ginny Clarke
Curlew Centre, Presteigne |
Saturday May 24th 7.30pm
Alfred Russell Wallace Celebration with Prof. Steve Jones
To mark the 150th anniversary of the joint paper by Alfred Russell Wallace and
Charles Darwin that set out the theory of evolution by natural selection. Prof.
Jones is a Prof of Genetics at University College, London. He comes direct from
an appearance in Hay Festival. Tickets on door Membs £3. Non-Membs £4. |
Friday May 30th 2pm
Woodland Botanical Walk with Liz Dean and Sue Spencer.
At Llanhaylow Wood near Gladestry. The County recorders take you through this
Woodland Trust site.
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Saturday May 31st 2pm
Wildlife Gardening at Doldowlodd
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JUNE
Saturday 14th June 11am – 4pm
Moth Recording Workshop with Norman Lowe
Held at Warwick House. For bookings contact “Moths Count” on 01929
406009 or email: nmrs@butterfly-conservation.org |
Friday June 27th 9 pm
Bat Walk at Llandrindod Lake
Meet John Mitchell of the Radnorshire Bat Group at the Lakeside Café.
More information from John on 01544 350603. Free event.
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Saturday June 28th 8.30 pm
Moth Night with Pete and Ginny Clarke
Shaky Bridge, Cefnllys |
JULY
Sunday July 6th 2 pm – 4.30 pm
Meadow Walk in the Elan Valley
Meet at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre (SN 928 646). Free
event. |
Saturday July 26th 8.30 pm
Moth Night with Pete and Ginny Clarke
The New Inn, Llanbadarn Fynydd |
Wednesday July 30th 2 pm – 4 pm
National Bog Day in the Elan Valley
Meet at Pont ar Elan SN 903 716). Free event. |
Thursday July 31st 2pm – 4pm
VOLE VISIT – “Tails of the Riverbank”
Meet our new Water Vole Project Officer as she enthuses you with her knowledge
by the beautiful River Marteg. Meet at Pont Marteg car park. |
AUGUST
Friday August 22nd 9pm
Bat Walk at Llandrindod Lake
Meet John Mitchell of the Radnorshire Bat Group at the Lakeside
Café.
More information from John on 01544 350603. Free event. |
Saturday August 30th 7.30 pm
Moth Night with Pete and Ginny Clarke
RWT Signal Box, Erwood Station
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SEPTEMBER
Sunday September 14th 10.30am – 4pm
Textile Workshop – “Gilfach Treasures” with
Bronwen Jenkins
Bronwen will inspire you to interpret nature through textiles.
All abilites welcome. |
Friday September 26th 7.30pm
AGM followed by talk “Death of an Otter “ by Dr. Elizabeth Chadwick |
OCTOBER
Sunday October 5th 10.30am – 3pm
Magical Mycelium Fungal Foray with Steve Chambers
Search for fungi on the heath and acid grassland on Beacon
Hill. Meet at Brecon Lodge car park. Bring packed lunch and
warm clothing. |
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Friday October 10th 2pm – 4.30pm
Woodland Fungal Foray with Ray Woods
A great opportunity to visit Cwm Byddog nature reserve with it’s stunning
ancient woodland. |
Tuesday October 21st 7.30pm
Barnes Lecture – “Nightjars in Mid-Wales” by Tony Cross
Tony will show rare footage of this elusive bird as part of his illustrated talk.
Tickets available on the door an at the office. Membs £3.
Non-membs £4 |
TRAVEL
If you would like to take part in an event
but have no means of transport, please contact the office.
We may be able to put you in touch with someone who can offer
a lift.
SAFETY
Bring waterproofs and stout footwear or
wellies - the ground may be steep, uneven or wet.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring precautions for stings or bites.
Dogs must be kept on lead (no dogs at Burfa Bog or on the Pear-bordered Fritillary
walks). |
