Many CMG members will know of the Carbon Community near Cynghordy, Llandovery. But as well as the areas for experiments on carbon sequestration by tree planting, there are some very interesting grasslands there as well. On Saturday 27th June there … Continue reading
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Meadow Visit and Big Meadow Search
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On Sunday, we had the first CMG members’ meadow visit this year – at a smallholding near Llandeilo. The weather was mixed but we managed to avoid the heavy rain while out in the fields seeing what was appearing in … Continue reading
Please take note: talk on imminent threat of Yellow Legged Asian Hornet. Saturday 16 May – Carmarthen Civic Hall 1.30 for 2pm start.
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We are sharing the information below from the Welsh Bee Keeping Association: “On 16 May there will be a public information talk in Carmarthen on a subject that everyone has likely heard about – but what are the facts and … Continue reading
No Mow May – and other things
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It is, of course, No Mow May – the annual campaign by Plantlife to get lawns to live a little in May. More details here: https://www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/nomowmay/ As a meadows group, we’d say keep going – and let the flowers that … Continue reading
Spring Meeting – 18 April 2026 – Coronation Hall, Pumsaint
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We will be holding our Spring Meeting on Saturday 18 April at the Coronation Hall, Pumsaint, starting at 10:00. The postcode of the hall is SA19 8UW. Many followers of this website will have read “Tir- The Story of the … Continue reading
Training Event – Breeding Bird Survey – Introduction and practice session – 4 April 2026
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Are you a birdwatcher and would like to help with the conservation of Wales’ birds? Gethin from the BTO is running a free Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) training event at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales on April 4th, from 10:00-12:30. … Continue reading
Grassland Conservation Conference at NBGW
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Happy New Year to all members and to readers of this post! The National Botanic Garden of Wales (NBGW) is hosting a Grassland Conservation Conference on Wednesday 11th Feb from 09:30 to 4:30pm. The full agenda is not yet available but will be sent … Continue reading
Are you trying to think of Christmas Present Ideas?
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If so, and the recipient is interested in Natural History, Conservation, Grasslands or Meadows, then you could consider a CMG-related gift. Winter might not be the weather for T-shirts, but the CMG Teemill shop has a range of them ready … Continue reading
Carmarthenshire Meadows Group - Grŵp Dolydd Sir Gaerfyrddin 