Environmental events - September
Friday 1 September - Morning Playscheme on the Farm
10.00am - 12.00pm, Swansea Community Farm, 2 Pontarddulais Road, Fforestfach SA5 4BA
A wide range of themed activities including adventure play, bushcraft, sports games, woodwork, junk arts and crafts. For ages 8-16 years. Under 8s welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable clothing is advised. £1 per child.
Playscheme is funding dependent so please check www.swanseacommunityfarm.org.uk for confirmation.
Contact: Cerys Jones, 01792 578384
Friday 1 September - Afternoon Playscheme on the Farm
1.00pm - 3.00pm, Swansea Community Farm, 2 Pontarddulais Road, Fforestfach SA5 4BA
A wide range of themed activities including adventure play, bushcraft, sports games, woodwork, junk arts and crafts. For ages 8-16 years. Under 8s welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable clothing is advised. £1 per child.
Playscheme is funding dependent so please check www.swanseacommunityfarm.org.uk for confirmation.
Contact: Cerys Jones, 01792 578384
Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 September - Gower Walking Festival
Various times and locations.
The annual celebration of Gower returns with thirty three walks to help everyone enjoy the unique landscape and rich heritage. The fantastic programme of walks are designed to suit different ages, abilities and interests.
Once details are finalised, the walks will be available to book on the website: gowerwalkingfestival.uk.
Contact: info@gowerwalkingfestival.uk or 07340 672963
Sunday 3 September - Rosehill Quarry Volunteer Session
11.00am - 1.00pm, Rosehill Quarry, off Terrace Road, Mount Pleasant, Swansea SA1 6HU
Regular volunteer session: litter pick, maintenance and other general tasks. Come and explore a hidden gem close to Swansea city centre. Tea and coffee provided if weather suitable.
Check Facebook page for additional activities or changes to arrangements: https://www.facebook.com/groups/213944969114313/
Contact: Rhian on 07840 197175 or Viv on 07917 569263
Tuesday 5 September (and every Tuesday) - Rosehill Quarry Work Day
10.00am - 12noon, Rosehill Quarry, off Terrace Road, Mount Pleasant, Swansea SA1 6HU
Regular work session to help maintain this wildlife area and recreation space close to central Swansea. Tea and coffee provided if weather suitable.
Contact: Rhian on 07840 197175 or Viv on 07917 569263
Wednesday 6 September (and every Wednesday morning) - BikeAbility Wales Companion Ride
10.00am - 12noon, Dunvant Rugby Club, Killay, Swansea SA2 7RU
Want to ride in a group for fun and friendship? Join us for our supported companion rides run every Wednesday from our Dunvant site. An easy adult supported ride with all abilities welcome. No charge but donations welcome.
Contact: BikeAbility Wales, 07584 044284 or info@bikeabilitywales.org.uk
Wednesday 6 September - Crymlyn Burrows Beach Clean
1.00pm, boardwalk behind the Great Hall, Swansea University Bay Campus, Fabian Way SA1 8EN
Join this monthly beach clean to get some fresh air, gentle exercise and help keep Crymlyn Burrows special. All equipment is provided and if you can't make the start time, bags, gloves and pickers will be left at the boardwalk so you can join at any time until 3pm - just give as much or little time as you can spare. Open to students, staff and the wider community.
Please book on Eventbrite - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bay-beach-clean-tickets-459921957957.
Contact: Ben Sampson, wildlife@swansea.ac.uk
Saturday 9 September - Gower Society Youth Bushcraft Day
10.00am - 12noon, Scout Centre, Moorlakes Wood, Fairwood Common, next to Swansea Airport
Join Gower Society Youth and have a go at den building, fire lighting, cooking on the fire, nettle cordage making and more.
Tickets free, available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gower-society-youth-bushcraft-day-tickets-522534533857?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
Contact: Dawn Thomas 01792 392919 or dawn.thomas@reynoldston.com
Saturday 16 September - Kites + Dippers: Bat Watching and Moth Trapping
Call contact for times, RSPB Cwm Clydach Reserve car park, Lone Rd, Clydach, Swansea SA6 5SU
Join Kites + Dippers to see the mysterious creatures of the night and learn about their amazing adaptions. For wildlife lovers aged 8-18yrs.
Contact: Ben Bonham, Cwm Clydach Kites and Dippers, BSBonham@outlook.com / 07498 577495
Saturday 16 September - WWT Walk with a Warden
11.30am - 1.00pm, Llanelli Wetland Centre, Penclacwydd, Llanelli SA14 9SH
No need to book. Included in the admission fee (free to members). Meet the friendly expert guides at the information desk and they will help you spot the season's highlights. Learn how to look for subtle signs and identify some species. Suitable for all, on even, accessible paths. If you wish you can dip out along the way. Feel free to bring cameras or binoculars. Dress for the weather on the day.
For more information visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/llanelli/whats-on.
Contact: Llanelli Wetland Centre, 01554 741087
Please note that information on events run by other organisations is published in good faith and Swansea Council cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies.