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GUIDED WALKS & PARK EVENTS SPRING FREE CF5 2LN. Car Parking available atInsoleCourt. of thecity.SalesheldinCourtyard. picking upaplantgrownintheheart garden andhomelookingfresh by plant saleatInsoleCourt. Keep your Nurseriesareholdinga 10.00 -14.00 month) (then every 1stSaturdayofthe Saturday 2March2019 1 FREE CF14 0RX. Secret GardenCafé, amongstothers. Bute Park, TheSaladGardenandthe talks, toursandclassesby staff from Bute Park Education Centre including A range ofevents heldinandaround 10.00 -16.00 Saturday 30March 2 Open Day Bute Park Spring noe Court Insole Plant Sale at 1km FREE CF14 0RX. Meet attheHeolCefn Onnentrance, to discover thespringflowers inbloom. Rangers andtheFriends ofCoed YFelin woodland withtheCommunity Park Take awalkaroundthissemi-ancient 10.30 Saturday 6April2019 3 year morethan20,000visitorsfrom inspirational ideasfor your garden. Last them theperfect placetopickupsome in horticultural heritage terms, making of arehugelysignificant show oftheRHSseason.Theparklands gardening seasonatthefirstoutdoor Welcome springandkick-start the Sunday 14April10.00-16.30 10.00 -17.30 Friday 12/Saturday 13April2019 4 (entrance behindthecastle) 3NL CF10 purchasing. www.rhs.org.uk Please refer to theofficialRHS website and theRoyal Horticultural Society. A partnershipbetween the Farmers Market. craft exhibitorsandartisanproducersin Marquee andspenttimebrowsing the enjoy thebeautiful displaysintheFloral across theUnited Kingdom came to

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for ticket pricingand FREE Meet inLlanishenPark CF145BY. the signsofspringthroughbirdsong. wild challengewherewe willlisten to Join usaswe complete ourSpringBingo 10.00 -15.30 Wednesday 17April2019 5 FREE Cardiff, CF147JJ. Forest Farm Road, Whitchurch, Meet attheWarden Centre, which call Forest Farm home. changing array ofbirdsandwildlife a guidedwalktoidentify theever the Friends ofForest Farm on (if you have them)and join Bring your binoculars 10.00 -12.00 Saturday 20April2019 6 Monthly Nature Ramble FREE clothing required. 5km 0UE. Suitable footwear and Meet atCefn Onncar park-CF14 Cardiff. beautiful woodlandontheedgeof other wildlife that aboundinthis to discover thespringflowers and from Cefn OnntoTranch yHebog Join theRangers for abriskwalk 10.00 Saturday 20April2019 7 RSPB Cymru WildChallenge at Forest Farm Wednesday Cefn OnnSpringWalk - LlanishenPark

SPRING 8 Easter Fun at Forest Farm 10 RSPB Cymru Wild Challenge Wednesday - Sunday 21 April 2019 Bute Park 13.00 - 15.00 Wednesday 24 April 2019 Join the team for some egg-citing Easter- 10.00 - 15.30 themed arts and craft activities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Warden Centre, Forest Farm

SPRING Road, Whitchurch. CF14 7JJ. £2.00 per child

9 Heritage Walk

Sunday 21 April 2019 11.00 - 12.30 Bereavement Services Discover the history of one of the largest Victorian in Britain. Find out about the famous residents and events in Cardiff’s past whilst walking through this beautiful site. Other events are arranged Look out for the signs of spring as nature throughout the year so contact Thornhill to starts to wake up from its winter slumber. check for latest details or Join us as we complete our second Spring www.cardiffbereavement.co.uk Bingo Wild Challenge. There is no charge for this walk but Meet us at the Bute Park Education Centre Bereavement Services will gladly accept CF10 3DX. donations towards the continuing FREE restoration work of the chapels and bell tower. Meet at the main entrance gates on 11 Hanging Basket Workshop Fairoak Road, CF24 4QF. at Bute Park No dogs allowed. Saturday 27 April 2019 Enjoy this year’s Cardiff Walking 10.00 -13.00 Festival during May - National Create a stunning hanging basket which Walking Month. will flower right through the summer. Cost To find out more and for a full list of includes tuition, the basket and all the the events being held go to: plants needed. Cost £30.00 www.outdoorcardiff.com Meet at the Nursery Plant Shop at the back of the Education Centre, Bute Park. CF10 3DX. 12 Birds in the Bay 14 A Spring Stroll in Nant Fawr Sunday 28 April 2019 09.00 - 11.00 Sunday 5 May 2019 14.00 - 16.00 Join the Community Park Ranger in search of the migratory birds that visit Come and see the varied types of our shores. woodland and meadow that make up Meet at the start of the boardwalk, the Nant Fawr Community Woodlands, Wetland Reserve, off as the Friends guide you around this SPRING Windsor Esplanade CF10 5BG. wonderful site. FREE Meet at the entrance to Nant Fawr adjacent to Unfortunately this walk is not suitable 13 Plymouth Great Wood for wheel chairs. 3.5km. CF23 6EF. Spring Walk FREE

Saturday 4 May 2019 10:30 - 12:30 Come and take a walk with the Ranger and discover this historical ancient semi- natural woodland in the heart of the Ely valley. Hopefully you will get the chance to see the carpets of bluebells and wild garlic that adorn the woodland floor. Meet at the Plymouth Arms pub car park, St Fagans CF5 6DU, where refreshments can be had at the end of the walk. FREE 15 Foods of the Forest

Wednesday 8 May 2019 18.00

Take a pleasant stroll around Forest Farm Country Park with the Community Park Rangers and discover the tasty treats Mother Nature has in store at this time of year. Round off the walk by tasting some of the delicious delicacies. Meet at the Warden Centre, Forest Farm Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7JJ. £4.50 per person 16 Spring Tree Walk in 20 Ponds at Night ! Park Saturday 18 May 2019 Wednesday 29 May 2019 11.00 - 13.00 20.30 - 22.00 A two hour walk around in Come with the Community Park Rangers the company of two of the city’s finest to look for newts breeding at night in the horticulturalists to learn about the ponds in Heath Park. park’s many trees and shrubs. Meet at the Model Railway Car Park, SPRING Meet at Roath Park Conservatory Heath Park CF14 4AW. CF23 5PD. FREE - Voluntary donation FREE Distance 1.6km

17 Monthly Nature Ramble at Forest Farm

Saturday 18 May 2019 10.00 -12.00 Refer to item no: 6

18 Evening Talk - Thomas Henry Thomas - Artist Tuesday 21 May 2019 19.00 - 21.00 Learn about this Cardiff based artist, a leading force behind the founding of the National Museum of and the symbolism of the red dragon in Wales. An illustrated talk by Christobel Hutchings. Meet at Room 2.03 John Percival Building, , Colum Road. CF10 3EU. FREE

19 RSPB Cymru Wild Challenge Wednesday - Roath Park Lake Wednesday 29 May 2019 10.00 - 15.30 Spread your wings into the wonderful world of birds. Stick your beak out, use your eagle-eyes and get spotting! Meet us in Roath Park near the Terra Nova Café CF23 5PH . FREE 21 Tree Walk at Bute Park 23 Big Bug Hunt Park Saturday 1 June 2019 Saturday 8 June 2019 11.00-12.30 10.00 - 12.00; 14.00 - 16.00 (two sessions) Bute Park’s arboretum is home to Celebrate Wales Nature Week at Coed some amazing ornamental trees. Join Cochwyn Woods, Llanishen Park. Hunt Malcolm Frazer to explore and learn for the different creepy crawlies that about some of the 3,000 trees in the live in the woodland and depths of green heart of the city. the ponds. Led by the Community Park Meet at the Summer House Café in Ranger team.

Bute Park. CF10 3DX. All children must be accompanied by SUMMER FREE an adult. Meet at the changing rooms car park, Llanishen Park, Newborough Avenue CF14 5EE. FREE

22 Forest Farm Summer 24 Heath Park Pond Watch Open Day Saturday 1 June 2019 Sunday 9 June 2019 10.00 - 16.00 14.00 - 16.00 Pond-dipping, bug hunting and bird spotting Newts and legendary leeches are just - this day of fun packed wildlife activities some of the fascinating creatures in with the Community Park Rangers and RSPB the main pond at Heath Park. Come Cymru is perfect for families. There will also pond dipping with the Friends of Heath be a fun dog show, please be prompt for Park Woodland and the Rangers and 12.30pm if you would like to enter. A day of see what aquatic life you can net! family wild time with nature and a chance to explore, discover and relax. Meet at Forest All children must be accompanied Farm Conservation Centre, Forest Farm by an adult. Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff. CF14 7JJ. Meet at Heath Park main pond CF14 4AW. FREE activities and free parking available FREE on site. SUMMER FREE by theDavid Lloyd Centre CF239AQ. Meet attheentrance onIpswichRoad and learnaboutitswildorchids. leisurely walkaroundthereserve tolook Join theFriends ofHowardianLNRona 14.30 -16.00 Saturday 15June2019 25 10.00 -12.00 Saturday 15June2019 26 Refer toitem no:6 FREE Service on:02920445903. For moreinformation contact theRanger Cardiff, CF147JJ. Centre, Forest Farm Road, Whitchurch, Meet attheForest Farm Conservation tips toimprove your wildlife images. up afeeding site, useofhidesandother techniques andfieldcraft skills-howtoset introduction tosomebasicphotographic Join theCommunity Park Rangers for an Want totake picturesofyour local wildlife? 10.00 -13.00 Saturday 22June2019 27 3km Wildlife Photography Workshop Howardian Orchid Walk Monthly Nature Ramble at Forest Farm 2k Easy

Road. CF244QF. Meet attheCemetery ChapelsoffFairoak restoration ofthechapelsandbelltower FREE but nodogsallowed. Friends of Cathays Cemetery. Easy walking through thebeautiful groundswiththe and events inCardiff’s pastwhilststrolling Find outaboutsomeofthefamous residents 19.00 -21.00 Tuesday 25June2019 28 FREE Thornhill Crematorium CF149AD. Meet attheWenallt Chapel- follow. within theIlexGarden.Refreshments to memory pebbleintheMemory Bowl there willbeanopportunitytoplace a to rememberthem.After the service who have lostababy tocometogether service supported by Sandsallowsthose The Bereavement Servicesmemorial 11.30 -13.00 Sunday 30June2019 29 butdonationsaccepted towardsthe Midsummer Heritage Walk Cathays Cemetery - Babies Remembrance Service 31 Nant Fawr Fun Day

Sunday 14 July 2019 11.00 - 15.00 Get up close with the creatures living in Nant Fawr stream and meadows using microscopes and magnifying glasses, go on a wildlife trail, or join in one of the other activities on this fun packed day led by Cardiff University, Friends of Nant Fawr and the Community Park Rangers. Please bring lunch to have a picnic. All Children must be accompanied by an adult Meet at the SUMMER stream near the Berrymead Road entrance to the Park CF23 6PY - Follow signs FREE

32 Monthly Nature Ramble at Forest Farm Saturday 20 July 2019 10.00 -12.00 Refer to item no: 6

33 RSPB Cymru Wild Challenge Wednesday- Heath Park Wednesday 24 July 2019 10.00 -15.30

Find what’s lurking in the depths of Heath Park Pond, maybe a mysterious dragonfly 30 Moth Event Bute Park nymph, or a great diving beetle! Pond dipping fun. Join us at the Heath Park main pond CF14 4AW. FREE Saturday 6 July 2019 11.00 - 13.00 34 The Rain Forest Come along to see the moths we Experience have caught in our traps overnight. Help identify and record the moths Saturday 27 July 2019 10.30 - 1500 and enjoy some moth themed arts Did you know there’s a rainforest in and craft activities too. Suitable for Roath Park? Explore, discover and enjoy children 5+ years. All children must the wonders of the rainforest paradise be accompanied by an adult. at Roath Park Conservatory CF23 5PD. Meet at the Bute Park Education Rainforest guided walks will run at 11am Centre CF10 3DX. and 1pm. £4.00 per adult; £2.00 per child FREE entry fee. 35 RSPB Cymru Wild Challenge 37 RSPB Cymru Wild Wednesday - Thompsons Challenge Wednesday- Park Cefn Onn Park Wednesday 31 July 2019 Wednesday 7 August 2019 10.00 - 15.30 10.00 -15.30

Come along and Shake a Tree to discover Let’s go on a bug safari and explore a an incredible world of mini beasts world full of tiny creatures! Can you spot otherwise hidden in the branches above. a wolf (spider), dragon (fly) or tiger (moth)? Meet us in Thompsons Park CF5 1GH. Meet us in Cefn Onn Park CF14 0UE. FREE FREE SUMMER

38 History of the Glamorgan Canal Sunday 11 August 2019 14.00 - 16.00

A gentle stroll to look at the social history of this fascinating site, with the Community Park Rangers. Meet at the Warden Centre, Forest Farm Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7JJ.

FREE 2 km

36 The River Taff Shuffle

Wednesday 7 & Friday 9 August 2019 Join the team at Bute Park and see what creatures you can catch in the River Taff, using nets and getting up close with magnifying glasses. All equipment supplied. Wellies or beach sandals are needed to protect your feet. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free sessions are available for 10.00 11.30 and 13.30 Booking is essential on www.bute-park.com from 20th July 2019 Meet at the Education Centre in Bute Park CF10 3DX. FREE

39 RSPB Cymru Wild Challenge Wednesday- Victoria Park Wednesday 14 August 2019 10.00 - 15.30

Join us for Trees, Leaves and Seeds to learn how to identify the different types of trees you might find in your local area. Meet us in Victoria Park. CF51EG. SUMMER 40 Heath Park Bat Walk

Wednesday 14 August 2019 21.00 -22.30

Join the Rangers and Friends of Heath 42 RSPB Cymru Wild Challenge Park on a late evening stroll looking for Wednesday - Bute Park our nocturnal flying friends with the aid of bat detectors. Wednesday 21 August 2019 All equipment provided. Meet at the 10.00 - 15.30 model railway car park CF14 4AW. FREE 3km In the spring and summer, grassy verges and fields explode in a riot of colourful wild flowers. Let’s see how many colours we can find! 41 Monthly Nature Ramble Meet us at the Bute Park Education at Forest Farm Centre CF10 3DX. FREE Saturday 17 August 2019 10.00 -12.00 43 Bat Walk at Forest Farm Refer to item no: 6 Saturday 24 August 2019 20.00 Join the community Park Rangers to discover the bats feeding around Forest Farm using bat detectors. Please bring a torch. Sensible clothing and footwear essential. Meet at the Warden Centre, Forest Farm Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7JJ. FREE 2km 44 RSPB Wild Challenge 47 Open Doors Event - Wednesday - Hailey Park Cemetery Chapels at Fairoak Road Sunday 15 September 2019 Wednesday 28 August 2019 11.00 - 16.00 10:00 -15:30 A rare opportunity to view the restoration Can you complete our Tracks and of the Victorian Chapels, along with the Signs challenge? Wildlife can be very pictorial exhibition. Meet at the Cemetery mysterious! It’ll take a top nature Chapels off Fairoak Road. CF24 4QF. detective to get to the bottom of it. FREE Meet at Hailey Park near car park,

SUMMER CF14 2FQ. FREE 2km

45 Bat Walk at Hendre Lake

Saturday 31 August 2019 19.45 Bring a torch and with the help of bat detectors join the Community Park Rangers to discover the bats feeding at the lakeside. Sensible clothing and footwear essential. Meet at the Hendre Lake car park, St Mellons CF3 0RH. FREE 2km

46 Foods of the Forest Wednesday 11 September 2019 18.00

Take a pleasant stroll around Forest Farm Country Park and discover some of the tasty treats in Mother Nature’s store cupboard at this time of year. Round off 48 Monthly Nature Ramble the walk by devouring some of nature’s at Forest Farm delicious delicacies! Meet at the Warden Centre, Forest Farm Saturday 21 September 2019 Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7JJ. 10.00 -12.00 £4.50 per person Refer to item no: 6 49 Forest Farm Autumn 50 Tree Walk at Bute Park Open Day Saturday 5 October 2019 Saturday 5 October 2019 11.00 -12.30 10.30 -15.30 Bute Park’s arboretum is home to some Come and see the apple press at work and amazing ornamental trees. Join Malcolm taste the juice from the orchard. Have a go Frazer to explore and learn about some of the at some wicker work, pond dipping, nature 3,000 trees in the green heart of the city. trails and walks on this fun day for the Meet at the Summer House Café in Bute Park. whole family led by the Friends of Forest CF10 3DX. Farm. Refreshments will be available. FREE Meet at the Warden Centre, Forest Farm SUMMER Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7JJ. FREE

51 Witches, Warlocks & Willow Trees in Nant Fawr Sunday 13 October 2019 11.00 - 12.30 A gentle guided walk through the Nant Fawr woods discovering the ancient folklore surrounding trees. Meet at the entrance adjacent to Cardiff High School. 2km. CF23 6EF.

52 Monthly Nature Ramble at Forest Farm Saturday 19 October 2019 10.00 -12.00 Refer to item no: 6 55 A Brief History of the Victorian Cemetery Sunday 20 October 2019 11.00 - 12.30 A brief presentation by Bereavement Services on the ’s Cemeteries, followed by a short walk around Cathays Cemetery taking in some of the interesting aspects of the site. Please note this is not a full heritage trail. Meet at Cathays Chapels, Cathays AUTUMN

©Martyn Poyner Cemetery, Fairoak Road CF24 4QF. No dogs allowed 53 Autumn Tree Walk in Roath Park Saturday 19 October 2019 11.00 - 13.00 A two hour walk around Roath Park in the company of two of the city’s finest horticulturalists to learn about the park’s many trees and shrubs. Meet at Roath Park Conservatory CF23 5PD. FREE Voluntary donation Distance 1.6km

54 Wildlife on the River Taff 56 Autumn Photography Workshop Saturday 19 October 2019 Saturday 26 October 2019 10.00 - 13.00 10.00 -13.00

Explore the delights of the river in Come and join the Rangers on the Autumn autumn with this walk along the Photography Workshop, with tips on basic banks of the Taff, there may be the photographic technique and a chance to opportunity to see the Salmon run! photograph the autumn colours at Cefn The walk ends at the Summer House Onn. Please bring your own camera. Meet Café in Bute Park. Please remember to at Cefn Onn car park CF14 0UE. bring the train fare for the return Suitable for adults only. journey to Radyr if needed. Please phone the Park Ranger Service on Meet at Radyr Train Station CF15 8AB. 029 2044 5903 for more details. FREE 8km distance. FREE 2k FREE CF10 3DX. Meet atBute Park Education Centre autumn adventure! inside thecentre.Abrilliantday to enjoy an wildlife exhibitsandartcraft activities trails andguidedwalks outside,tounusual children andfamilies, from leaf safaris, colour A dayoffree wildlife themedactivitiesfor 10.30 -15.00 Friday 1November 2019 58 FREE at thepond,entrance IpswichRd,CF239AQ. spot. MeetatHowardianNatureReserve different shapes,coloursandsizescan you on thehuntfor fabulous fungi! Howmany Complete ourFabulous Fungi challenge,Go 10:00 -15:30 Wednesday 30October2019 57 Bute Park Autumn Wildlife in RSPB WildChallenge Wednesday -Howardian

Refer toitem no: 6 10.00 -12.00 Saturday 16November 2019 60 CF14 7JJ.£1.50perchild. Meet attheWarden Centre Forest Farm an adult. All children mustbeaccompaniedby favourites. - autumnpicturesandmobilesare leaves, nutsandberriestotake home Create apieceofautumnartfrom 13.00 -15.00 Sunday 10November 2019 59 Monthly Nature Ramble at Forest Farm Autumn ArtAttack at Forest Farm

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AUTUMN WINTER Saturday 30November 2019 62 Tree Walk atBute Park £5.00 perperson. Room TBA,Cardiff University. Cardiff Bereavement Services. Cemetery Movement by Roger Swan of An illustrated talk onthehistoryof the 19.00 -21.00 Tuesday 19November 2019 61 FREE CF10 3DX. Meet attheSummer HouseCafé inBute Park. 3,000 treesinthe greenheartofthecity. Frazer toexploreandlearnabout someofthe amazing ornamental trees. JoinMalcolm Bute Park’s arboretumishometosome 11.00-12.30 Memorial Lecture Evening Talk -BillMosley FREE binoculars ifyou have them. Park promenade CF235PH.Pleasebring Meet opposite thelighthouseonRoath Community Park Ranger. around Roath Park Lake withthe Go insearchofwinter birdsandwildfowl 10.00 -12.00 Sunday 1December2019 63 Bird Walk Roath Park Lake £8.00 Last Entry 14.30. Table Decorations £4.00; Wreaths Victoria Park CF51EY. the Rangers atthe BowlsPavilion, wreaths for thefestive season. Meet Make your owntable decorations and 10.30 -15.30 Saturday 7December2019 64 Yuletide Logand Victoria Park Wreath Makingat 2km Last Entry14.30. Wreaths £8.00 Table Decorations £4.00; Roath PleasureGardensCF235HD. the Rangers attheBowlsPavilion, wreaths for thefestive season.Meet Make your owntable decorations and 10.30 -15.30 Sunday 8December2019 65 Crematorium CF149AD. Meet attheWenallt Chapel,Thornhill on thememorial treeuntil12thnight. a donationof£2.00. Tags tobeplaced available from 4thDecember2019for Christmas treememorialtags willbe Refreshments willfollow theservice. all burialsandcremationsinCardiff. memorial servicetocommemorate Bereavement Services annual Everyone iswelcome tojoin 14.00 -15.30 Sunday 8December2019 66 Yuletide Logand Christmas Memorial Roath Pleasure Gardens Wreath Makingat Crematorium Service atThornhill

WINTER 67 Carols at Victoria Park Wednesday 11 December 2019 18.30 Join the Community Park Rangers for a traditional carol concert on Victoria Park bandstand. Wrap up warm and bring a torch if you have one. Entrance via the main gate, off Thompsons Avenue CF5 1EH. FREE WINTER

68 Monthly Nature Ramble at Forest Farm

Saturday 21 December 2019 10.00 -12.00 Refer to item no: 6

69 Garth Mountain Walk

Sunday 5 January 2020 10.00 -13.00 Walk up the nearest mountain to Cardiff, ‘The Garth’. Bring a flask of coffee or soup to enjoy at the top. Wet weather clothing and stout walking boots or shoes are essential. Meet at Taff’s Well train station CF15 7RJ. FREE 11km

70 Bird Walk Roath Park Lake

Sunday 12 January 2020 10.00 - 12.00 Go in search of winter birds and wildfowl around Roath Park Lake with the Community Park Ranger. Meet opposite the lighthouse on Roath Park promenade CF23 5PH. Please bring binoculars if you have them. FREE 2km 71 Monthly Nature Ramble 73 RSPB’s Big Garden at Forest Farm Birdwatch

Saturday 18 January 2020 Throughout the weekend of 10.00 -12.00 the 25 January 2020

Refer to item no: 6 As the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch celebrates its 40th anniversary, it’s time to turn your eyes to the skies and count the wildlife that is

counting on you! You can join in WINTER at home or at a local RSPB Cymru event. More details to follow on the RSPB website.

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Saturday 15 February 2020 Saturday 21 March 2020 10.00 -12.00 10.00 -12.00 Refer to item no: 6 Refer to item no: 6 Regular Plant Sales held in Bute Park & Keep your garden and home looking fresh by picking up a plant grown in the heart of the city. Plants can be purchased in the Bute Park Nursery shop every Wednesday and Saturday 10.00 -15.00 and at Insole Court on every 1st Saturday of the month 10.00 - 14.00. Car Parking available at both venues

Giving Nature a Home in Cardiff Giving Nature a Home in Cardiff is a partnership project between RSPB Cymru and the Cardiff Council providing free, nature based activities for all the family in Cardiff’s parks. The project aims to help you and your family discover the amazing wildlife on your doorstep. If you’d like to find out what you can do as a family to make your garden more nature friendly go to www.rspb.org.uk

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales is a membership charity managing land for wildlife from Cardiff to Aberystwyth. If you’d like to find out how you can help with wildlife conservation in your area, visit www.welshwildlife.org

Roath Park Conservatory Did you know there’s a rainforest in Roath Park? Discover tropical plants from around the world, feed the Koi carp and terrapins and meet Jack and Vera, the resident whistling ducks. Opening Times: Autumn/Winter/Spring 10.30 - 15.00 Summer 10.30 - 18.00 Entrance charges apply and season tickets are available.

Find out more about… Cardiff’s parks and open spaces by calling our main office on 029 2233 0235 or visiting www.cardiff.gov.uk/parks Bereavement Services by calling 029 2054 4820. Bute Park Education Centre by calling 029 2087 2730, GUIDED WALKS & PARKS EVENTS & PARKS GUIDED WALKS visiting www.bute-park.com or come and find the team next to the Secret Garden Cafe. School and group visits to parks. Tailor made, curriculum linked educational visits can be arranged by calling 029 2044 5903. Volunteering in Cardiff’s parks and green spaces by calling 029 2044 5903. If you enjoy the outdoor life and there are lots of opportunities to get involved with everything from conservation to events and education muddy onaminibeasthunt some ponddippingorget your wellies,gettogetherfor Come andsplasharoundin Cardiff! exciting wildlifeclubin Detectives isthemost Cardiff Wildlife Easter themed trails and arts and crafts at Easter themedtrailsandartscraftsat 10.00 -12.00 Sunday 21 April 2019 of ForestFarm Discover the herbs andmedicinalplants Sunday 21July2019 George Tordoff ofButterflyConservation Moth IDsessionatForest Farm, ledby 10.00 -12.00 Sunday 16June2019 Llanishen Park Pond dippingandbughuntingat 10.00 -12.00 Sunday 19May2019 Forest Farm many asyoucanmake! us forasinglesessionoras to natureallyearround.Join you andyourfamilycloser in Cardiff teamtohelpbring by theGivingNatureaHome family. All sessionsareled – there’s funforthewhole

CARDIFF WILDLIFE DETECTIVES Cardiff Wildlife Detectives

Sunday 18 August 2019 20.30 - 22.30 Bat walk with bat detectors at Hailey Park

Sunday 15 September 2019 10.00 - 12.00 Photography workshop at Forest Farm

Sunday 20 October 2019 13.00 - 15.00 Fungal foray at Cathays cemetery

Sunday 17 November 2019 10.00 - 12.00 Create your own wild art and music at Forest Farm

Sunday 15 December 2019 10.00 - 12.00 Conservation task at Forest Farm, followed by hot chocolate

Sunday 19 January 2020 10.00 - 12.00 Beach clean (location to be confirmed)

Sunday 16 February 2020 10.00 - 12.00 Winter bird spotting at Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve

Sunday 17 March 2020 10.00 - 12.00 Forest Schools Taster at Forest Farm ©Martyn Poyner CARDIFF WILDLIFE DETECTIVES

HOW TO JOIN Email [email protected] or call 02920 353000 to register. To cover the cost of resources each session costs £1.50 per child or a year’s membership is £9.00 per child. You can pay on the day and all adults get to enjoy the fun for free. www.rspb.org.uk #wildcardiff