Snowdonia Society events & volunteer opportunities

The Snowdonia Society runs a programme of volunteer opportunities, walks, talks and other events throughout the year. Filter event types via the links on the right.

Most volunteer sessions and other events are open to members and non-members alike. Map locations for events are approximate; exact meeting points will be given on booking.

Past

Future Events

  • 11 Sep, 24
    Volunteer: Clearing invasive species, Cwm Mynach

    Cwm Mynach

    Help us support this part of the Celtic rainforest by removing invasive species such as rhododendron and conifer trees.  

  • 13 Sep, 24
    Caru Eryri, Watkin Path, Yr Wyddfa

    Llwybr Watkin path

    Join the Caru Eryri team as we manage litter levels on the lower parts of the path in the Gwynant valley.

  • 14 Sep, 24
    Caru Eryri: Llanberis path, Yr Wyddfa

    Llwybr Llanberis path

    Join the Caru Eryri team as we support the local community of Llanberis by managing litter levels and provide information and guidance to visitors on the path and village.

  • 15 Sep, 24
    Caru Eryri: Abergwyngregyn

    Abergwyngregyn

    Join the Care for Snowdonia team as we manage litter levels and provide information and guidance to visitors on this busy path.

  • 18 Sep, 24
    The Big Eryri Quiz at Melyn Café Llanberis

    Is your knowledge of Eryri good enough to win? Join us at the welcoming Melyn Café Bakery Bar for this year’s fundraising quiz with plenty of delicious food and drinks to choose from on the menu.

  • 20 Sep, 24
    Volunteer: Caru Eryri, Ogwen

    Ogwen

    This area is very popular as an access point for the Glyderau mountains and Cwm Idwal. Join the Caru Eryri team as we support the local community by picking up litter and providing information and guidance to visitors.

  • 21 Sep, 24
    Caru Eryri, Watkin Path, Yr Wyddfa

    Llwybr Watkin path

    Join the Caru Eryri team as we manage litter levels on the lower parts of the path in the Gwynant valley.

  • 22 Sep, 24
    Caru Eryri: Llanberis path, Yr Wyddfa

    Llwybr Llanberis path

    Join the Caru Eryri team as we support the local community of Llanberis by managing litter levels and provide information and guidance to visitors on the path and village.

  • 24 Sep, 24
    Great British Beach Clean Harlech

    Harlech

    Join us as part of the Great British Beach Clean to deep clean these beautiful beaches, keeping them pristine and safe for our marine wildlife and coastal species!

  • 25 Sep, 24
    Volunteer: Gardening at Tŷ Hyll

    Betws y Coed

    Join us at the lovely Tŷ Hyll with its garden which blends naturally into the surrounding woodland. Tasks may include weeding, maintenance jobs or path clearance.

  • 27 Sep, 24
    Caru Eryri: Llanberis path, Yr Wyddfa

    Llwybr Llanberis path

    Join the Caru Eryri team as we support the local community of Llanberis by managing litter levels and provide information and guidance to visitors on the path and village.

  • 27 Sep, 24
    Volunteer: Tree care

    Beddgelert

    Nearby to the famous Glaslyn osprey nest, is the National Trust’s tree nursery of Hafod Garregog. Thousands of local seeds are collected, potted and grown at this site before being planted all around Eryri. Join us and help look after the tree nursery and recently planted woodland.

  • 02 Oct, 24
    Volunteer: Footpath maintenance

    Beddgelert

    Help us care for Eryri’s hardworking footpaths while we learn from the experts who build and maintain footpaths for the National Trust year-round.

  • 05 Oct, 24
    Fungi, Foray and Fry up with Cynan Jones

    Join the founder of The Mushroom Garden, Cynan Jones, for a walk near Beddgelert to hunt for, identify and learn more about the array of fungi that grows in Eryri.

  • 25 Oct, 24
    Talk: Bike Packing/ Cycle touring

    Join Mike Raine and Dan Goodwin for an evening conversation around backpacking in the UK and abroad. What is it, how can you do it, and where can you go?

  • 08 Nov, 24
    Stargazing at Yr Ysgwrn

    Join Snowdonia’s Dark Sky officer Dani Robertson for an enchantiong evening under the Milky Way in the grounds of Yr Ysgwrn, former home of the poet Hedd Wyn.

  • 01 Dec, 24
    Christmas Wreath making Workshop

    Join Claire Holmes for a festive afternoon as you learn how to make a natural wreath for your home this Christmas and brush up on your plant ID skills!