Ceredigion Nature Newsflash 17/04/26
Ceredigion Nature Newsflash 17/04/26 |
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Ceredigion Local Nature Partnership MeetingThe next hybrid quarterly meeting will take place on Tuesday 21st April 10am-4pm in New Quay. As well as a talk by Josh the Wildlife Man there will be a FREE BOAT TRIP around Bird Rock. You do not have to attend the meeting or be a member to go on the trip, but spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. You can book your place at the meeting and/or the boat trip here. Please see the attached agenda. |
WEST WALES WILD WATCH - AprilFree wildlife recording sessions with West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre. A great way to discover the local wildlife. Wednesday 22nd 10am-1pm: Aberporth Beach Car Park Wednesday 29th 10am-1pm: Teifi Marshes Nature reserve |
ACTIVITIESAfter-school Kids ClubEvery Tuesday from April 12th – 19th May at Gardd Enfys = £4. See attached. Foul ScienceExplore the subject of infectious diseases in canine faeces on Monday 20th April 5.30 -7.30pm at the Arts Centre Theatre Bar. Bird Walk on Plas CrugEnjoy an expert-led bird walk on Friday the 24th of April 2pm. Composting WorkshopBooking is essential. Friday 24th April 10am-2.30pm. Llandysul. Seasonal Well-being and Cooking WorkshopLearn about seasonal living and eating and the art of cleansing naturally this spring. Saturday 25th April 11am-2pm in Bwlchan-Llan. See attached = £50. Seashore SafariExplore the rockpools searching for crabs, fish, anemones, marine snails and more in New Quay on Saturday 2nd May 2.30-4pm. Bee AuctionIf you would like to buy or sell beekeeping equipment head to Coed-y-Bryn on Saturday 2nd May from 10.30am. See attached. |
FUNDINGGreen Community GrantsGrants of up to £25,000 for not for profit groups. Closing date: Wednesday 22nd April. Tree, Hedgerow and Orchard FundingThe Tree Council has a number of funding opportunities to support community tree, hedgerow, and orchard projects. |
COMPETITIONSBook CompetitionWin a copy of Nigel Adams’ Hedgelaying: The Complete Guide to a Rural Traditional Rural Craft. Closing date: Sunday 19th April. Ocean Image Collection Photography CompetitionOpen to photographers of all ages and levels of experience, the competition seeks powerful images that explore the ocean. Closing date: Friday 30th September. |
WEBINARSDrought risk - Woodland Creation and ForestryGet key updates from recent research exploring drought impacts on UK forestry. Tuesday 21st April 10 – 11.15am. Weatherwise FarmingExplore how trees can buffer the landscape, offering shade, shelter and supporting good welfare and production. Thursday 30th April 6.30-8pm. Endemic Plants of the UKLearn about the plant species and subspecies that are found in the UK. Tuesday 5th May 12.30-2pm = £12.50. Orbweb SpidersLearn about one of the most familiar groups of spiders found in the UK. Tuesday 5th May 6-7.30pm = £12.50. |
JOBS AND VOLUNTEERINGBioBlitz 2026 – Call for experts!Denmark Farm Conservation Centre hopE to run a BioBlitz with teams of volunteer scientists and other community members working together to find and identify as many species of plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms as possible. Environment Officer (Conservation)Natural Resources Wales. Closing date: Sunday 19th April. Cynefin i Wenyn Senior Project OfficerThe Bumblebee Conservation Trust. Monday 27th April. Executive DirectorSea-Changers. Closing date: Thursday 30th April. Nature-based Solutions OfficerNational Landscapes Association. Closing date: Friday 1st May. Woodland Adviser WalesWoodland Trust. Closing date: Tuesday 5th May. |
