🌳 Orchard Care & Pruning Course - Friday 13 March, 10:00

🍏 Join the Vale Local Nature Partnership and The Orchard Project for a hands‑on session to learn orchard management and pruning skills.

Free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/orchard-ca...

#ValeNature #OrchardCare

This is just the start, and we hope to see the pond thriving again soon.
All work carried out under licence from Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru Canol De / Natural Resources Wales South Central

#ValeNature #LNPCymru

Guided Bird Walk at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park Join the Vale LNP and Nature on Your Doorstep for a bird walk and to showcase the recent edition of the Bird Hide

🐦 Free Guided Bird Walk at Cosmeston Lakes!
Celebrate the #BigGardenBirdwatch with us 🕙 Sat 24 Jan, 10am–12pm.
Free bird boxes (first come, first served)!
Book now 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-bir...

#ValeNature #LocalPlacesforNature #LNPCymru #NatureNeighbours

🌱 New Year, New Nature!
Make 2026 the year you help wildlife thrive.
Get a Nature Recording Starter Pack or Habitat Creation Package from @valelnp.bsky.social – perfect for creating spaces for hedgehogs, bats, birds & more!
👉 Apply here: forms.office.com/e/BeG73imqmB...
#ValeNature

And we’re not stopping here! We’ll keep advocating for green spaces that support nature and help connect habitats, acting as vital stepping stones for wildlife across our landscape.
#NatureNeighbours #NationalTreeWeek #ValeNature #ConnectingNature

Seed sowing at Chickenwood!

Join us at Chickenwood this Friday to sow native wildflower seeds to create new meadow areas in the park

Come along and get involved, everyone is welcome!

Friday 28 November, 11am
Meet at community noticeboard: what3words.com/vest.crisis....
#ValeNature

///packet.learn.nation This is the what3words address for a 3 metre square location near Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.

Join Us at The Knap!
@valelnp.bsky.social are sowing wildflower seeds to create meadow areas. Come along and get involved, everyone is welcome. 🌼🌿

📅 Tuesday 18 November
🕚 10:30am
📍 Meeting point: what3words location: what3words.com/packet.learn...

#Wildflowers #Biodiversity #ValeNature

Thrilled to share the finished hedge at Cosmeston! Expertly laid by Draenog Countryside & Wildlife, with help from our training course attendees. 🌿👏
This traditional technique rejuvenates hedgerows, boosting habitat for pollinators, birds & more. Great job all! 🌳
#Valenature #Hedgerows #Biodiversity

🌿 Schools, community groups & local organisations in the Vale our Free Nature Starter Packages are ready for you! 🌼🦔

Free resources to help you bring nature into your space 🌱
✅ Easy to apply
📥 Apply here: forms.office.com/e/BeG73imqmB...

#ValeNature #NatureStarterKit #WildVale #NatureInTheVale

🍂 Huge thanks to all the budding artists who joined our Autumn Nature art event at Forest Lodge, Porthkerry Country Park! 🎨🖌️
Special shoutout to @sarahhannis.bsky.social for leading such a creative, nature-inspired session 💛

#AutumnNatureArt #NatureInspired #ValeNature #LocalArtists

A few tickets have just become available for our FREE 1-day Hedgelaying Courses at Cosmeston, Penarth this weekend - choose either Saturday 25 or Sunday 26 October 10-4pm 🌿

Book your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/vale-natur...

#ValeNature #Conservation

🍄 Happy #UKFungusDay 4 October 2025! 🍄

We celebrated early in the Vale with a fungi walk led by
Natur Hud, joined by members of Porthkerry Wildlife Group at Porthkerry Country Park.

Have you spotted any fungi, share your photos and tag us #ValeNature

📷 Porthkerry Wildlife Group

#WaxcapWatch

Vale Nature Partnership First set up in 2021 through theLocal Nature Partnership Cymruproject, the Vale Nature Partnership forms part of an all-Wales network of LNPs to conserve, promote and enhance nature in their areas.Our mission in the Vale is to reconnect people from all across the county with nature. By developing a nature recovery network, we aim to engage the public, local community groups and organisations, as well as schools and businesses to take part in practical action for nature in their communities.

📣1 place has just become available for each of our Learn to Scythe courses this weekend (Saturday 30 or Sunday 31 August), at University Hospital Llandough, led by Handpowered

Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/vale-natur...

#ValeNature #Scything #Training

We had an amazing time at the Vale Nature Festival on Sat 19 July! 🌿💚
Huge thanks to all who made it such a success. 🙌

Share your favourite moments with us using #ValeNature 📸✨

@lnpcymru.bsky.social @wcvacymru.bsky.social

A huge thank you to all the members of our Vale Nature Partnership, festival volunteers, stallholders, activity providers, ranger staff and suppliers for working so hard to make the day such a success! 👏

📷 We would love to see your photos of the day, please share them with us using #ValeNature

🎉 THANK YOU / DIOLCH to everyone that joined us in the sunshine 🌞 for the second Vale Nature Festival at Cosmeston! 🎪 What an amazing turnout celebrating nature in the Vale 🐾

Lots more highlights to share with you next week but here’s a few snippets of some of the days festivities! #ValeNature

Sneak peak of what our team has been working hard to bring together ready to welcome you all tomorrow! 🙌

🌿Join us for the Vale Nature Festival 2025
A fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of nature🐾

📅 Saturday 19 July
🕚 11am – 4pm
📍 Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
bit.ly/ValeNatureFe...
#ValeNature

🌞💧 Help Wildlife Beat the Heat! 💧🌞

Temps are rising — let’s give birds, bees & hedgehogs a hand! 🐦🦔🐝

✅ Put out shallow water dishes
✅ Add pebbles/sticks for safe drinking
✅ Keep in the shade & clean regularly

Snap a pic of your garden visitors & tag us! 📸💚
#HelpWildlife #ValeNature

🌿 Celebrate #ValeNature 🌿

We're excited to share a fantastic line-up of events from our partners to celebrate #WalesNatureWeek taking place 5 to 13 July @walesnatureweek.bsky.social

Explore what's happening in the Vale or add your own event here: www.valenature.org/walesnaturew...

Vale Nature Festival 2025 Join us for a celebration of nature in the Vale and find out how you can take action to support nature's recovery

Love incredible insects? 🪲

🌱Join us at the Vale Nature Festival on Saturday 19 July at Cosmeston Lakes (11-4pm) where you can build your own bug hotel, go on a bug hunt and enjoy some critter crafts (and lots of other nature inspired fun!)🐾

Register here: bit.ly/ValeNatureFe...
#ValeNature

Vale Nature Partnership First set up in 2021 through theLocal Nature Partnership Cymruproject, the Vale Nature Partnership forms part of an all-Wales network of LNPs to conserve, promote and enhance nature in their areas.O...

We will be returning to the site on Wednesday 2 July for a free wildflower ID training session led by @plantlifeuk.bsky.social

Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/vale-natur...

#ValeNature #MeadowMonitor @lnpcymru.bsky.social

Sat 21 June, 14:00
FREE
Meadow Walk: St Brides-super-Ely

It's scorchio! 😎 Why not make the most of this glorious weather and join us this Saturday where we'll explore acres of species-rich meadow in the Vale. Exact Location shared on booking

Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meadow-wal...

#ValeNature

Making Space for Nature The loss of wildflower-rich grasslands and the wildlife it supports is an issue of public concern. We are committed to tackling climate change and biodiversity loss by making space for nature in the V...

We're pleased to provide new signage to inform visitors about the way grassland is being managed for biodiversity through #MakingSpaceforNature
Read more: bit.ly/VOGMeadow

Funded by @welshgovernment.bsky.social #LocalPlacesforNature

#ValeNature #ItsforThem @lnpcymru.bsky.social
📷(c) Richard Parry

Meadow Walk: St Brides-super-Ely Join the Vale, Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot Meadows Group for an explore around 100 acres of stunning meadow in St-Brides-super-Ely.

🌼First event coming up as part of our #MeadowMonitor programme - email valelnp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk for more info!

Join our free Meadow Walk on Sat 21 June 2pm at St Brides-super-Ely in partnership with VOG, Bridgend & NPT Meadows Group

Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meadow-wal...

#ValeNature

We also had the chance to explore Rhoose Point and witness the stunning orchid display 🌸 - an example of how our recent habitat management including INNS removal are making space for nature to thrive #ValeNature #LocalPlacesforNature @lnpcymru.bsky.social

News & Events | Vale Nature News and events from the Vale Nature Partnership - join us to learn more about nature in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Areas inc Penarth, Barry, Wenvoe, Rhoose, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major, St Brides and Ogmore need your help to survey & monitor!

Free programme events: www.valenature.org/news-events

To sign up as a volunteer or find out more info please get in touch! Email: valelnp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
#ValeNature

Celebrating #NationalVolunteersWeek with a huge Thank You to everyone that volunteers their time to help #valenature 👏

Want to join a volunteer network to survey and monitor green spaces in the Vale for biodiversity?

Be a Meadow Monitor! No experience needed, free training and resources provided

We were also lucky enough to spot our first orchid, a positive sign that a change in grassland management benefits #biodiversity

Find out more about #MakingSpaceforNature: www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/...

#ValeNature

🌊 Great to join hundreds of volunteers to help remove up to 13,000 tyres from the River Ogmore! Led by A Peace of Nature #Ogmoreriverclean

🦗 If you are heading there today join the hunt for an #OilBeetle? Record it here: irecord.org.uk/external/oil...

#OgmoreRiverClean #ValeNature #LNPCymru

World Curlew Day | Curlew Action What is World Curlew Day, when is it held, and why did Mary Colwell and Curlew Action set up? Learn all about this day celebrating Curlews.

🌍 World Curlew Day – 21 April
Join us in celebrating the iconic yet threatened Eurasian Curlew — down 80% in Wales since the 1980s.
📱 Record sightings on the LERC Wales App
📸 Share & tag #ValeNature
Photo credit - David Pritchard
www.curlewaction.org/world-curlew...
#WorldCurlewDay #Curlew