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Carmarthenshire Meadows Group – Grŵp Dolydd Sir Gaerfyrddin

Supporting the restoration and enhancement of flower-rich grasslands in Carmarthenshire – Cefnogi adfer a gwella glaswelltiroedd sy’n gyforiog o flodau yn Sir Gaerfyrddin

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Free Online training – Plant Galls – 12th Sept 2020

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Posted on Sep 10, 2020 by earlypurpleorchid

There are spaces left on a free online training event run by Biodiversity Information Service for Powys & Brecon Beacons National Park (BIS), this Saturday, 12th September, 10am to 12 noon. Its a Zoom event: “Have a Gall of a time … Continue reading →

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In the wake of National Moth Night….

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Posted on Sep 9, 2020 by earlypurpleorchid

If you missed National Moth Night – or were inspired by it….we’d like to tempt you to get excited by moths in your meadows (and gardens and woods). Julian Wormald has kindly sent me some beautiful photos to delight you. … Continue reading →

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National Moth Night(s) 2020 (27-29 August)

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Posted on Aug 26, 2020 by earlypurpleorchid

Short notice I know – but the details can be found at https://www.mothnight.info There is the excellent Carmarthenshire Moth and Butterfly Group that can assist with the fascinating process of identification. http://www.carmarthenshiremoths.co.uk Sorry didn’t have any photos of moths to … Continue reading →

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Open Day – Meadows and Farm tour – 6 September 2-4.30pm

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Posted on Aug 6, 2020 by earlypurpleorchid

One of our members is having an open day which you may be interested in attending. Numbers will be limited for social distancing. Black Orchard is proud to announce its first ever open day, held in conjunction with The Wholesome … Continue reading →

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Zoom Courses – Grasses and Butterflies – 7 and 14 August – free but booking essential

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Posted on Aug 1, 2020 by earlypurpleorchid
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Feedback from meadows people.

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Posted on Jun 30, 2020 by earlypurpleorchid

The Meadows Group’s main mission is to be a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience in meadow management, restoration, and creation.  The group exists to help and support those who own or manage meadows so as to maintain them … Continue reading →

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June thoughts – for discussion

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Posted on Jun 25, 2020 by earlypurpleorchid

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The emails to the CMG website come to me – and I get to see what issues crop up over time. Perhaps we, as a group, could discuss these further.  I’m not expecting a CMG meeting is on the cards in … Continue reading →

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Eyebright at the National Botanic Garden of Wales

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Posted on Jun 18, 2020 by earlypurpleorchid

Bruce Langridge, Head of Interpretation at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, has been in touch, asking if we would distribute the link to his recent blog post on the NBGW website. Always interested in what is going on over … Continue reading →

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New Common or Garden species to record. New Marsh Fritillary sites discovered in the county.

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Posted on Jun 17, 2020 by earlypurpleorchid

A post from our Chairman, Andrew: During the lockdown, many of us have been taking the opportunity to do some recording of species in our own patch, or at other local sites we can visit during our permitted exercise.  Apart from … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Common Blue Butterflies

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Posted on Jun 1, 2020 by earlypurpleorchid

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A timely post from a founder member of CMG, Julian: We’re at that time of year when our upper hay meadow, 800 feet up in North Carmarthenshire, changes daily. Flower heads on the sweet vernal grass develop and extend, golden … Continue reading →

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