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 3rd June 10.30 -12.30 h. (Meet on the Wild Gardens Rd. Bridge).
Bashing Balsam at the Wild Gardens, Roath Park.
This is the next phase of the programme of activity to tackle Himalayan balsam at the Wild Gardens. Working with Roath Park’s Ranger and other volunteer groups we have already made a substantial impact to reduce the encroachment of the balsam. Beating back the balsam however requires sustained work over a couple of years, but it is a method that works. Thank you to those of you that joined these sessions previously. Our aim this summer is to build on the success to date, in order to improve the biodiversity of these woods. It is easy to do and has an immediate and visible impact. Volunteering at these events, even if it is not for the two hours that we have set aside, will made a major difference to the Wild Gardens. Clothes and footwear suitable for gardening are advised.
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.
Wednesday 17th June 10.30 -12.30 h. (Meet on the Wild Gardens Rd. Bridge).
Bashing Balsam at the Wild Gardens, Roath Park.
This is the next phase of the programme of activity to tackle Himalayan balsam at the Wild Gardens. Working with Roath Park’s Ranger and other volunteer groups we have already made a substantial impact to reduce the encroachment of the balsam. Beating back the balsam however requires sustained work over a couple of years, but it is a method that works. Thank you to those of you that joined these sessions previously. Our aim this summer is to build on the success to date, in order to improve the biodiversity of these woods. It is easy to do and has an immediate and visible impact. Volunteering at these events, even if it is not for the two hours that we have set aside, will made a major difference to the Wild Gardens. Clothes and footwear suitable for gardening are advised.
Wednesday 1st July 10.30 -12.30 h. (Meet on the Wild Gardens Rd. Bridge).
Bashing Balsam at the Wild Gardens, Roath Park.
This is the next phase of the programme of activity to tackle Himalayan balsam at the Wild Gardens. Working with Roath Park’s Ranger and other volunteer groups we have already made a substantial impact to reduce the encroachment of the balsam. Beating back the balsam however requires sustained work over a couple of years, but it is a method that works. Thank you to those of you that joined these sessions previously. Our aim this summer is to build on the success to date, in order to improve the biodiversity of these woods. It is easy to do and has an immediate and visible impact. Volunteering at these events, even if it is not for the two hours that we have set aside, will made a major difference to the Wild Gardens. Clothes and footwear suitable for gardening are advised.