Events Coming Soon:
Dry Stone Walling
Tutor: Terry Mead
Be involved in the restoration of an ancient landscape
feature. This practical course will teach you the
necessary skills to strip out and rebuild a strong,
stock-proof boundary wall, without the need for cement.
Learn the function of the different types of stone used
in a dry stone wall, and how to build safely and
effectively with them. Attendees should be prepared for a lot of heavy lifting.
Monday & Tuesday 13th & 14th September, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Pentwyn Farm, near Monmouth
Cost: £45 members, £60 non-members.
Booking Essential
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Wyndcliff and Pierce Woods: an Ecological and
Historical Introduction
Tutor: George Peterken
Gwent Wildlife Trust President and author of ‘Wye
Valley’ (New Naturalist 105), George Peterken is a noted
ecologist. This course is an opportunity to accompany
George on a testing walk from the river to the Wyndcliff. You
will learn about natural woodland and the picturesque,
as well as how to identify different tree and shrub
species and learn about their habitats and management.
Feel free to bring your copy of George’s book to be
signed.
Saturday 2nd October, 11am – 4pm
Wyndcliffe, near Tintern
Cost: £3 members, £6 non-members
Booking Essential
Gwent Wildlife Trust Annual General Meeting.
Wed. 6th October, 7pm to 9pm. Glen yr Afon House Hotel,
Usk. All GWT members very welcome.
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