Thursday 29th January 2026. 10.30 am - 12 noon.
Supporting Nature in Roath Park Wild Gardens
Working with Gareth Stamp, the Park Ranger for Roath Park, we have made a major impact on the spread of Himalayan balsam and cherry laurel in the Wild Gardens. We have also removed some of the bamboo and planted whips of native trees such as holly, crab apple and alder. Over time this project will increase the range of plants growing there and enhance biodiversity in the wood.
The next stage of our work is to remove more cherry laurel in order to encourage a greater diversity in the woodland understory. This is a real opportunity to make a difference for nature, the more people who can join us the greater success we will have.
The sessions will run from 10.30am to 12pm. Meet at the bridge on Wild Gardens Rd. Stout footwear and ‘gardening clothes’ are advised.
Tuesday 3rd March 2026. 7.30pm. (Online meeting).
Working for Wildlife: Marine Conservation in Cardigan Bay
Dr Sarah Perry is the Marine Conservation and Research Manager for WTSWW. Sarah is a marine scientist with a passion for the marine environment, in particular marine mammals and has played a major role in the development of the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (CBMWC) since 2003. She has dedicated over 20 years to studying the bottlenose dolphins and other marine megafauna in Cardigan Bay. She is currently responsible for managing the CBMWC team, CBMWC operations, managing and delivering scientific research, supervising University students as well as training volunteers, managing and delivering projects and developing new projects undertaken by the team at CBMWC.
The meeting will be held online using Zoom. You need to register in advance in order to attend, and this can be done via the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VY0LIwRbTdmqjYAR6JWcQg
Thursday 16th April 2026. 6pm - 7.30pm. (Field outing).
Forest Farm Local Nature Reserve
This gentle walk, led by Martin Chamberlain, Secretary of the Friends of Forest Farm, will look at the local biodiversity and industrial history of the area. We will not rush, to ensure that plenty of time is given to looking closely at the wildlife of the reserve.
Meet at the main car park at Forest Farm opposite the old Farm.
Sunday 3rd May 2026. 5.15am - 7am. (Field outing).
International Dawn Chorus Day Walk
Join the Wildlife Trust, Friends of the Nant Fawr Community Woodlands and Cardiff Naturalists on our walk to listen to the Dawn chorus. We will meet at the bridge on Wild Gardens Road, stroll through Wild Gardens, up through Nant Fawr Woods to the Reservoirs and return to Wild Gardens Rd. This will be a gentle stroll to take in the sounds. It is also an opportunity to update your knowledge of birdsong or to learn about birdsong for the first time.
Meet by the bridge on Wild Gardens Road, Roath Park.
Wednesday 10th June 10.00 am- 12.00pm. (Field outing).
Butterflies at Cathays Cemetery
Come and join us for a stroll around Cathays Cemetery to look for butterflies. This is an opportunity to learn more about butterflies and to hone or begin to find ways of identifying them. No previous experience is required. This event is is being jointly run between the Local Group of WTSWW and the Friends of Cathays Cemetery.
Meet at the Fairoak Rd entrance to cemetery, by the chapel. Car parking is available.