Hepburn Photography
Meadowplant Identification (Intermediate)
Springdale Farm,
Llanllowell LaneCoed-Cwner
Llangwm, Usk, Gwent
Event details
Date
About the event
Following on from our beginner’s course on Wednesday, 3rd June, Andy Karran will provide a deeper dive into the wonderful plants to be found in our traditional meadows and grasslands. This event is part of our Springdale Farm nature reserve 25th birthday celebrations but places are limited.
Suitable for all ages.
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Dogs
On a lead
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
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About the event site
Springdale Farm SSSI is a 45 hectare nature reserve and working farm that showcases how practical conservation methods can benefit farming and wildlife simultaneously. Designated for its exceptionally large area of species rich neutral grassland, visit to enjoy wildflower rich meadows, broadleaf woodland, streams, marshy grasslands and ponds, all of which support a vast array of wildlife.
We manage the reserves habitats with late-summer hay cuts and grazing to help wildflowers thrive. We control bracken and scrub to support species like Ringlet butterflies and Harvest Mice. In autumn and winter, we ramp up work like coppicing and scrub clearing.
About the event leader
Andy Karran is an ecologist. He is happiest exploring a species-rich grassland or poking about in rock-pools, preferably with camera in hand. His work involves managing the team who undertake wildlife surveys, evaluating results and providing advice to ensure our precious habitats are preserved. Andy is our Evidence Manager.