Ceredigion Nature Newsletter 16/10/26
Ceredigion Nature Newsletter 16/10/26
West Wales Wild Watch October
Free wildlife recording sessions with West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre. A great way to discover and record local wildlife.
- Saturday 17th – Longwood Community Woodland, Lampeter
- Friday 23rd – Coed Taliesin, Tre Taliesin
Ceredigion Nature Partnership Autumn Meeting
Please find agenda attached.

Aberystwyth Autumn Fair
Celebrate autumn with seasonal produce, preserves, craft workshops, tasting sessions, demonstrations, stalls, live music and more. There will also be a Repair Café from 11am–1pm. Saturday 17th October 10am–3pm at Aberystwyth Bandstand, Promenade. Autumn Fair. See attached.
CAVO Volunteering Drop-In Sessions
Need support with volunteer management or interested in exploring volunteering opportunities? Drop in to speak with CAVO at one of these sessions:
- Tuesday 27th October – Cardigan Leisure Centre
- Tuesday 17th November – Aberystwyth JobCentre Plus
- Friday 20th November – Cardigan JobCentre Plus
Workshops for Volunteers
The Open University is offering a free seven-week workshop series covering leadership skills, confidence, overcoming barriers to learning and reflective practice. Tuesdays 20th October–1st December 10–11.30am.
Woodland Conservation Volunteering
Learn/practice traditional forestry methods at Coed Rhosmaen Crug. Weekly opportunities and typical activities might include coppicing, clearing, planting, crown raising and making coppice products. Tasks on: Sunday 25 October, Friday 30 October and Sunday 8 November. Contact us via rhosmaencrug.uk
WOS Conference
Come along and visit the Ceredigion Nature Partnership stall to find out more about our work at the Welsh Ornithological Society’s annual conference which will explore migrant birds and their conservation, with a full programme of talks and presentations. Saturday 31st October at Aberystwyth University.
Ashley Family Foundation
Up to £10,000 for one-off projects, including community initiatives that make a positive environmental impact. Closing date: Friday 18th December.
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.
Uni’s Fferm Penglais Nature-Friendly Community Allotments
New community allotments are taking shape, with opportunities to volunteer or apply for a growing space. See attached for more information, or email [email protected] to get involved.