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Wales Fungus Day – 2nd October – 11am to 3pm

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This is a chance to go on a 90 minute guided walk to explore the fungi found at the National Botanic Garden of Wales. They will be running two guided walks led by two of Wales’ most exciting young mycologist, Emma Williams ad Hywel Evans.

Note that the walks are free – but standard NBGW admission charges apply. You don’t have to pre-book.

https://botanicgarden.wales/visit/whats-on/event/wales-fungus-day/

Events and more Events!

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Firstly, CMG – Autumn Winter online event

A members event on 29 September – Kevin McGinn will be talking about the NBGW seedbank and their brush harvester.

Secondly, Plantlife

Plantlife are running a series of online events – under the banner “Fall into Nature with Plantlife”.

Full details of all the events may be found here https://www.plantlife.org.uk/uk/discover-wild-plants-nature/fall-back-into-nature-with-plantlife?utm_source=Plantlife+email+updates&utm_campaign=553825bbfb-WaxcapsLaunch_MMC&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ce964b84b6-553825bbfb-284684801&mc_cid=553825bbfb&mc_eid=fd089c5c57

Of particular interest to those interested in meadows might be

5 October –Waxcap grasslands – Why we need your help

6 October – Breathing new life – how the next generation of conservationists are making meadows matter

6 October – Classes for grasses

7 October –  Communities in action – on the road to success

and there are more…..please do go to the website and have a look at the options.

Thirdly, Floodplain Meadows Partnership Conference

Running from 13 to 15 October there are a host of speakers and virtual site visits with a major focus on restoration.

More information here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/floodplain-meadows-partnership-conference-2021-tickets-160001892969

If anyone spots other events that members if CMG might enjoy please let me know – and I can promote them.

Rachel

Further Green Hay experiments at NBGW

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If you’ve been following this website for a couple of years, you might remember this post from July 2019: https://carmarthenshiremeadows.com/2019/07/25/visit-to-the-national-botanic-garden-of-wales-to-see-results-of-green-hay-experiment/ In summary, on that occasion a group of CMG members were shown round parts of the Waun Las National Nature Reserve … Continue reading →