Black Mountains College Free RCT Summer Workshop Series

Bats and Evening Sounds Walk

Sat 1st August 7:30-9:30pm

Explore nighttime wildlife right in the middle of Pontypridd by looking for bats and listening for owls as part of Wales Nature Week. Join our experts from Craig y Rhondda as we use our eyes, ears and hand-held detectors to make our discoveries.

Your tutors

Alex and Ethan are experienced and qualified ecologists working for local conservation organisation Craig y Rhondda, whose mission is to empower communities to work together to protect wildlife, restore habitats, celebrate heritage, and build a sustainable future for both nature and people.

Location

Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd, CF37 4PE

Meeting point: Outside Gatto Lounge CF37 4TH - Google Map Link - What3words: stroke.runs.harder

Parking:  Gas Road Car Park (free after 3pm) -  What3words: pillow.earth.humid

Pontypridd bus station is a two-minute walk and train station is a five-minute walk.

Practical Info

Open to: All welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by adults at all times.

What to bring: Clothes for the weather, e.g. waterproofs, umbrella, warm layers, sturdy shoes, hat

Accessibility: The path from Gas Road car park to Ynysangharad Park has a slope that may require people to push wheelchair users up. From there, the footbridge over the river and the park itself are sealed and flat footpaths. An accessible toilet can be found in Gatto Lounge.

Distance: Walk of approx. 1 mile / 1.6km at a slow pace, stopping often to listen and talk.

Book your place: Click the "Book Free Tickets" button to the right. Walk-ins also welcome.

Contact:  Marty - martin.kelly@blackmountainscollege.uk - 07933 962 653

About this event

This is a free public education session, funded by RCTCBC and delivered by Black Mountains College who offer Welsh Government-funded land-based courses from campuses in Treherbert and Talgarth. 

Thank you to Tir Pontypridd for their support in organising.

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