Why Value Wildlife
Radnorshire Wildlife Trusts Reserves A Tour by Ray Woods
Painscastle Village Hall
Refreshments available
The Private Life of Bees
The UK is home to over 250 species of bees. Monmouth based biologist and award winning BBC filmmaker Phil Savoie will introduce you to the private lives our common garden bees. Stunning pictures will accompany a fascinating talk.
Phil Savoie is a biologist, photographer and award-winning BBC filmmaker. A popular guest speaker, Phil has a bachelors of science degree in zoology, a master of science in photography and a master of fine arts in film. You’ll often find him in the lush green Welsh valleys he calls home, camera in hand, chasing bees, birds and the Milky Way.
Rewilding Our Soil
Speaker : Ian Rappel , former CEO of the GWT, but now with the Wales AONB.
Our soils are degraded, less fertile, with far fewer little bugs and wriggly things! How can we get it back into good health?
Quiz Night for the Bridewell Appeal
Come along to the Golden Lion in Magor for a science and nature based quiz all in aid of Gwent Wildlife Trust's Bridewell Appeal. All funds raised from the evening will help Gwent Wildlife Trust purchase and create a new nature reserve called Bridewell Common between Magor and Undy.
There will be wildlife questions including picture and sound rounds. So brush up on your nature knowledge and join us for a fun evening for a good cause.
Ballachurry Family Open Day
BALLACHURRY WETLANDS RESERVE
(Near Rushen Parish Church)
OPEN AFTERNOON WITH WILDLIFE EXPERTS
FAMILY EVENT
SATURDAY 31ST AUGUST
2.30 – 5PM
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BUTTERFLY & BUG HUNTS
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LEARN ABOUT BEES, BATS, FUNGUS, MOTHS, BIRDS, WILD FLOWERS & MUCH, MUCH MORE
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PLUS DISPLAY & RESULTS FROM THE CHILDRENS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Dark Sky Wildlife Walk
This area of Mid Wales is known for its stunning, dark skies with an International Dark Sky Park nearby.
Please bring torches, a mat to sit on, insect repellent and wear outdoor clothing and footwear.
This project has received funding through the Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government.
Open Air Rooftop Cinema - Anchorman. Cancelled
Sorry but the Anchorman Open Air Cinema event has been cancelled. Visit www.gwentwildlife.org/cinema for future cinema events.
Open Air Rooftop Cinema - Bohemian Rhapsody
Enjoy the summer's evening in the heart of Newport City Centre at this open air cinema with a difference. We’ll be screening four movies on the roof terrace of one of Newport’s most well-known pubs. A bag of popcorn is included in the price of your ticket but the Roof Terrace Bar will be open for further refreshments.
This year we have a selection of films and by popular demand, the third film is Bohemian Rhapsody.
Released in October 2018, this movie is the most recent addition to our summer series.
Autumn Wildlife Walk at Sydenham Hill Wood
Enjoy the Autumn colours of Sydenham Hill Wood, London Wildlife Trust's oldest reserve, and learn about trees, fungi and more.
Autumn is one of the most exciting times to visit woodlands. Join us for a guided walk of the largest remaining fragment of the Great North Wood.
Please note paths can be uneven, so wear suitable clothing and footwear.
This is a free event with a suggested donation of £2.