Nature | Snowdonia Society

Snowdonia Society flies the flag for curlews
Posted on 17 April 2019
Read about how we organised a day of activities as part of a national campaign to save the curlew.

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We’re recruiting: Tŷ Hyll Warden
Posted on 4 April 2019
Would you like to work in a beautiful place that’s rich with character, stories and people?

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A threat to traditional farming and the National Park brand
Posted on 20 March 2019
Intensive livestock unit proposal risks undermining Snowdonia’s special qualities

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A convocation of eagles
Posted on 22 February 2019
Eagles in Snowdonia – or proposals for reintroduction – have been in the news.

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2019 Snowdonia calendar now on sale!
Posted on 31 October 2018
Get yours in time for Christmas and help us protect Snowdonia.

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Caught on Camera: Twelve winning entries selected for 2019 Snowdonia calendar
Posted on 17 August 2018
Winners of the Snowdonia Society’s 2018 Photography Competition will see their shots of Snowdonia published in 2019 calendar.

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Why, Lord… ?
Posted on 27 July 2018
Another day at work for the Society’s director…

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The Future of Snowdon – take part in the consultation
Posted on 15 June 2017
Public consultation on the new Snowdon Partnership Plan opens today !

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National Parks at risk
Posted on 26 March 2017
Indecent haste to legislate on ‘Future Landscapes’ puts the status of National Parks at risk. URGENT ACTION REQUIRED!

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Tŷ Hyll seeds and plants raised £2,883
Posted on 27 February 2017
2016 total sets new record. Thanks to the stirling efforts of volunteers at Tŷ Hyll, led by Margaret Thomas, sales of Seeds for Bees and plants raised a fantastic £2,883!

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Bardsey holiday – book now
Posted on 10 October 2016
1 – 8 July 2017. Discover Bardsey’s fascinating history, wildlife and spiritual nature on this one week holiday, organised as part of the Society’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Flowers, seals, breeding Manx shearwaters, choughs and puffins…

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Seeds for Bees and plants for pollinators
Posted on 29 June 2016
Do you have a space that needs filling in your garden? Now is the time to start planting. Tŷ Hyll-the Ugly House has a great selection of bee-friendly plants and seeds for sale.

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Upland conservation grazing at Llyndy Isaf
Posted on 8 June 2016
9 July. A special guided tour of the stunning Llyndy Isaf National Trust farm with Sabine Nouvet (NT), and Hilary Kehoe and Jan Sherry from PONT, looking at grazing to manage a biodiversity-rich upland environment. Book now to secure your place!

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In or out? The EU and our environment
Posted on 5 June 2016
We’ve heard a lot about trade and immigration, but what about the environmental consequences of the vote? Read the report commissioned by the Wildlife Trusts, WWF and RSPB to help you decide.

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Help Natur Cymru – Nature of Wales stay afloat
Posted on 10 May 2016
This not-for-profit, high quality magazine showcasing the wildlife and environment of Wales is seeking crowdfunding to stay afloat into 2017.

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Creating a buzz at Tŷ Hyll!
Posted on 4 April 2016
A group of volunteers meet at Tŷ Hyll each month to carry out various tasks in the woodland. Watch our video as they take a peek inside the beehives…

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A Fascinating Introduction to Lichenology
Posted on 22 March 2016
As a ‘thank-you’ to our dedicated team of volunteers, the Snowdonia Society, in partnership with local professionals, run a wide range of natural history workshops and training courses. Last week, we hosted an Introduction to Lichen Identification Course, here’s what one of our regular volunteers had to say… ”On the 17th March I attended a […]

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April Events at The Ugly House!
Posted on 15 March 2016
Whether you want to help us take care of the woodland or join us on an Amphibian and Reptile survey… Here’s what’s going on at The Ugly House this April! Every Monday – Wildlife Gardening: An opportunity to help maintain the beautiful garden and woodland at Tŷ Hyll. April 2nd and 3rd – Discover Tŷ Hyll: […]

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Go wild this winter…
Posted on 7 January 2016
Our events programme offers something for everyone in January and February to get out and get close to nature.: from the Big Garden Birdwatch at Tŷ Hyll to talks on Snowdonia’s ‘tundra’ and geology, or a challenging Winter Walk on Cadair Idris.

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Snowdonia becomes an International Dark Sky Reserve
Posted on 17 December 2015
In Abergynolwyn on December 4th, it was announced that Snowdonia is now an International Dark Sky Reserve, the tenth in the world.

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