-
Woodland workday
The upkeep and maintenance of our spectacular woodland depends on the generosity of our fantastic team of dedicated volunteers. Whether you’d like to help out with our bird survey or you fancy something a bit more physically challenging like footpath maintenance, join us to tackle this month’s woodland tasks! New and Current volunteers needed. Limited […]
Continue reading -
Tree health survey with OPAL
Trees are vital – bringing nature into urban areas, supporting the rural economy, providing food and habitat for wildlife and helping combat climate change. However, the number of pests and diseases has increased in the past few years and our trees are under threat. If you’re interested in monitoring tree health, why not come along […]
Continue reading -
Beginners Beekeeping Course
Join us for a two day Bee-keeping Course aimed at people who are interested in taking up beekeeping or wanting to learn more about bees. Led by a highly experienced bee-keeper, this course will provide a background into beekeeping, looking at the basics of bee-keeping, hive construction and positioning, managing bees, where to get bees […]
Continue reading -
An introduction to National Vegetation Classification
Where: Pensychnant Nature Reserve, Conwy When: Thursday 17th – Friday 18th September Tutor: John Harold and Julian Thompson Cost: Free to Snowdonia Society volunteers, £30 for non volunteers NVC is a tool for identifying and classifying habitats in an ecologically meaningful way. This important survey technique looks at plant species and their relationships. We will […]
Continue reading -
Great British Beach Clean
Great British Beach Clean Booking essential Once again we are teaming up with the Marine Conservation Society to clear the litter from Harlech Beach. This workday will be part of the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean Weekend. As well as clearing the litter we will be continuing our survey work that began on […]
Continue reading -
Dry stone walling
Dry stone walling Booking essential, Limited Spaces The art of dry stone walling can be seen all over the Snowdonia National Park. However, the skill required to construct a dry stone wall in the style of the region is unknown to most. Join us, and learn the basics through helping to construct one of these […]
Continue reading -
Scything
Booking essential Come and help us maintain the Pensychnant Marsh and learn the old skill of scything. The area has been transformed from willow carr and brambles to a flowery wetland with Marsh Marigolds and Ragged Robin. Your help is vital to maintain this transformation. Contact Owain to register: owain@snowdonia-society.org.uk 01286 685498
Continue reading -
Ogwen litter pick
Ogwen litter pick Booking essential The area around Llyn Ogwen is one of the busiest within the Snowdonia National Park. Unfortunately this means that there is a need to control the litter scattered across this area. We are looking for volunteers to help us reduce the amount of litter in the area and raise awareness […]
Continue reading -
Charcoal and footpaths
Charcoal and footpaths Booking essential Learn a new skill. We have teamed up with Natural Resources Wales to provide the opportunity to learn the skill of charcoal making. Over the course of 3 days we will be learning how charcoal is produced from branch to bag. Whilst we wait for the process to take place […]
Continue reading -
Charcoal and footpaths
Charcoal and footpaths Booking essential Learn a new skill. We have teamed up with Natural Resources Wales to provide the opportunity to learn the skill of charcoal making. Over the course of 3 days we will be learning how charcoal is produced from branch to bag. Whilst we wait for the process to take place […]
Continue reading -
Charcoal and footpaths
Charcoal and footpaths Booking essential Learn a new skill. We have teamed up with Natural Resources Wales to provide the opportunity to learn the skill of charcoal making. Over the course of 3 days we will be learning how charcoal is produced from branch to bag. Whilst we wait for the process to take place […]
Continue reading -
An introduction to grasses and wildflowers
Where: Treborth Botanic Gardens, Bangor When: 20th August Tutor: John Harold Cost: Free to Snowdonia Society volunteers, £10 for non volunteers Explore the fascinating array of plants found in a fantastic example of a wildflower meadow in North Wales. John will take you on a journey of discovery to help to you identify these plants […]
Continue reading -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
03
May, 24
Caru Eryri: Hop on hop off bus litter pick (fully booked)
Nant Peris
Help us keep Eryri as clean and beautiful as possible, while saving the petrol!
04
May, 24
Caru Eryri: Llanberis path, Yr Wyddfa
Llanberis
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.
05
May, 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.