
Ceredigion Nature Newsflash 23/10/26
West Wales Wildwatch
Free wildlife recording sessions with West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre. A great way to discover and record local wildlife.
November 10am – 1pm.
- Wednesday 4th – Ynyslas Nature Reserve, looking for fungi.
- Wednesday 11th – Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve, Cardigan, exploring local wildlife.
- Saturday 14th – Llanafan WI, indoor and outdoor fungi session.
- Saturday 21st – Aberporth Village Hall, exploring local wildlife.
Workshops at Denmark Farm
- Thur 22 Oct - Firewood Processing for Beginners
- Thur 5 Nov - Hedge Laying (2 days)
- Wed 11 Nov - Winter Tree Identification (FREE*)
- Thur 19 Nov - Coppicing (FREE*)
- Sat 21 Nov - Chopping block & mallet making
- Sun 22 Nov - Shave Horse making
- Thur 26 Nov - Outdoor First Aid Course (2 days)
COP17: Global Action for Biodiversity
The UN Biodiversity Conference takes place in Yerevan, Armenia, bringing countries together to review progress towards global biodiversity targets and agree actions to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030. Monday 19th–Friday 30th October.
Room on the Broom – Half-Term Fun
Join Borth Community Hall for crafts, stories and fun inspired by Room on the Broom. Tuesday 27th October 10am–12pm. £3 per child.
Help the Bluebells at Parc Natur Penglais
Join volunteer work parties to clear brambles and help improve the bluebell displays for 2027. Wednesday 4th November and Wednesday 2nd December from 10am, meeting at Beech Glade or along the main path. Bring strong gloves and a mattock if you have one. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Contact John Marshall at [email protected] for details.
Business Wales Support Tree Nurseries
Get tailored advice on setting up and running a tree nursery, covering business support, legal structures, compliance, funding and digital marketing. Suitable for new and established tree nurseries. Monday 2nd November at 1pm online.
Sustainable Woodland Management Course
Learn practical and theoretical skills in sustainable woodland management and biodiversity conservation at the Centre for Alternative Technology. Monday 2nd–Friday 6th November.
Plant Health Talk
Learn online about plant health legislation, registering a community tree nursery, plant passports, tree pests and diseases, and nursery biosecurity. Wednesday 4th November 10–11am.
AHPA: ONLINE
APHA- Animal and Plant Agency will be doing a short talk on, how to register with them, Plant Passporting and some key pests. Wednesday 4th November 10-11am.
The Green Transition in Ceredigion
The Greener Aberystwyth Group would like to invite you to a morning of talks considering the Green Transition in Ceredigion, with a focus on onshore wind farm proposals. Talks will be delivered by experts in the field with time for questions and discussion. Saturday 7 November 10:00am - 2:00 pm.Theatr Arad Goch, Stryd y Baddon, Aberystwyth (SY23 2NN)
Woodland Restoration & Moths
Results from a project looking at the impacts of woodland restoration on moths in Scotland. Tuesday 10th November 1-2pm.
BATS
British Bats, their Ecology and Conservation
Introductory course designed to teach you everything you need to know to become an active participant in bat conservation. Thursdays from 5th November – 10th December = £114.
Bat Events
Events in Cardiff or online in November 10am–5pm.
- Wales Bat Workers’ Day – Meet professional and volunteer bat workers and explore ways to support bat conservation. Saturday 7th.
- National Bat Care Conference – For bat rehabilitators and veterinary professionals, featuring expert talks and practical workshops on bat care. Sunday 8th.
JOBS
Philanthropy & Fundraising Assistant
The Rivers Trust. Closing date: Sunday 1st November.
Trainer/Facilitator
The Centre for Alternative Technology. Closing date: Monday 9th November at 9am.
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