The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales
@wtsww.bsky.social
Rebuilding biodiversity and connecting people with nature in South and West Wales. We manage over 100 nature reserves including Skomer and Skokholm Island.
This #InternationalMensDay we teamed up with Dave Muckell, Director of Lads and Dads, to learn what nature means to him.
Lads and Dads, based in Bridgend, helps men & fathers reconnect with themselves, with their children & with each other.
Read more: champ.ly/J-fXT8bE
Lads and Dads, based in Bridgend, helps men & fathers reconnect with themselves, with their children & with each other.
Read more: champ.ly/J-fXT8bE
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This #InternationalMensDay we teamed up with Dave Muckell, Director of Lads and Dads, to learn what nature means to him.
Lads and Dads, based in Bridgend, helps men & fathers reconnect with themselves, with their children & with each other.
Read more: champ.ly/J-fXT8bE
Lads and Dads, based in Bridgend, helps men & fathers reconnect with themselves, with their children & with each other.
Read more: champ.ly/J-fXT8bE
Join us for our AGM on Thursday 20th November! 🦋
Come along to hear about what we've achieved over the last year and what exciting projects we've got coming up.
Find out more: champ.ly/EP-UFEs6
📸 Vaughn Matthews
Come along to hear about what we've achieved over the last year and what exciting projects we've got coming up.
Find out more: champ.ly/EP-UFEs6
📸 Vaughn Matthews
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join us for our AGM on Thursday 20th November! 🦋
Come along to hear about what we've achieved over the last year and what exciting projects we've got coming up.
Find out more: champ.ly/EP-UFEs6
📸 Vaughn Matthews
Come along to hear about what we've achieved over the last year and what exciting projects we've got coming up.
Find out more: champ.ly/EP-UFEs6
📸 Vaughn Matthews
A huge thank you to all who came along to our Ratty Returns event last week!
The evening was a wonderful celebration of Water Voles and the people working hard to bring them back to the River Thaw.
Don't worry if you missed it, you can watch the film over on our YouTube channel: champ.ly/sgr9REtz
The evening was a wonderful celebration of Water Voles and the people working hard to bring them back to the River Thaw.
Don't worry if you missed it, you can watch the film over on our YouTube channel: champ.ly/sgr9REtz
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A huge thank you to all who came along to our Ratty Returns event last week!
The evening was a wonderful celebration of Water Voles and the people working hard to bring them back to the River Thaw.
Don't worry if you missed it, you can watch the film over on our YouTube channel: champ.ly/sgr9REtz
The evening was a wonderful celebration of Water Voles and the people working hard to bring them back to the River Thaw.
Don't worry if you missed it, you can watch the film over on our YouTube channel: champ.ly/sgr9REtz
Skokholm Island booking will open to non-members on 17th Nov. We have limited availability, with no rooms left from early May to early July. To book, call 01656 724100 Mon to Thurs 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only.
Find out more: champ.ly/OSW2M9l_
📸 Mike Snelle
Find out more: champ.ly/OSW2M9l_
📸 Mike Snelle
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Skokholm Island booking will open to non-members on 17th Nov. We have limited availability, with no rooms left from early May to early July. To book, call 01656 724100 Mon to Thurs 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only.
Find out more: champ.ly/OSW2M9l_
📸 Mike Snelle
Find out more: champ.ly/OSW2M9l_
📸 Mike Snelle
A week to go until our AGM! 🐬
Join us for our 23rd Annual General Meeting on 20th November! Come along to hear about what we've achieved over the last year and what exciting projects we've got coming up.
Find out more: champ.ly/EP-UFEs6
📸 Sarah Perry
Join us for our 23rd Annual General Meeting on 20th November! Come along to hear about what we've achieved over the last year and what exciting projects we've got coming up.
Find out more: champ.ly/EP-UFEs6
📸 Sarah Perry
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A week to go until our AGM! 🐬
Join us for our 23rd Annual General Meeting on 20th November! Come along to hear about what we've achieved over the last year and what exciting projects we've got coming up.
Find out more: champ.ly/EP-UFEs6
📸 Sarah Perry
Join us for our 23rd Annual General Meeting on 20th November! Come along to hear about what we've achieved over the last year and what exciting projects we've got coming up.
Find out more: champ.ly/EP-UFEs6
📸 Sarah Perry
We were saddened to hear the news that Mike Alexander has died aged 77, after lifetime dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild places in Wales. Mike will be missed by many at the Trust, but his incredible legacy will live on.
Read more: champ.ly/7M2Z8TbO
Read more: champ.ly/7M2Z8TbO
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We were saddened to hear the news that Mike Alexander has died aged 77, after lifetime dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild places in Wales. Mike will be missed by many at the Trust, but his incredible legacy will live on.
Read more: champ.ly/7M2Z8TbO
Read more: champ.ly/7M2Z8TbO
A week to go until our Ratty Returns event - an evening celebrating Water Voles and the people working hard to bring them back from the brink of extinction!
📍 Cowbridge Town Hall
📅 Thursday 13th November, 7-8:30pm
Book your place: champ.ly/Yq_El1AM
📸 Tom Marshall
📍 Cowbridge Town Hall
📅 Thursday 13th November, 7-8:30pm
Book your place: champ.ly/Yq_El1AM
📸 Tom Marshall
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A week to go until our Ratty Returns event - an evening celebrating Water Voles and the people working hard to bring them back from the brink of extinction!
📍 Cowbridge Town Hall
📅 Thursday 13th November, 7-8:30pm
Book your place: champ.ly/Yq_El1AM
📸 Tom Marshall
📍 Cowbridge Town Hall
📅 Thursday 13th November, 7-8:30pm
Book your place: champ.ly/Yq_El1AM
📸 Tom Marshall
Skokholm booking opens soon! WTSWW members can book 7 night stays from 3rd Nov and 3/4 night stays from 10th Nov. To book, call 01656 724100 Mon-Thurs between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only.
For more information visit: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Mike Snelle
For more information visit: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Mike Snelle
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Skokholm booking opens soon! WTSWW members can book 7 night stays from 3rd Nov and 3/4 night stays from 10th Nov. To book, call 01656 724100 Mon-Thurs between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only.
For more information visit: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Mike Snelle
For more information visit: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Mike Snelle
Our Actions Map is full of wonderful examples of people taking action for wildlife! Our action of the month comes from Sue and Ianto who have been turning their garden into a sanctuary for bugs, birds and hedgehogs!
Add your action: champ.ly/AORuldwh
Add your action: champ.ly/AORuldwh
October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Our Actions Map is full of wonderful examples of people taking action for wildlife! Our action of the month comes from Sue and Ianto who have been turning their garden into a sanctuary for bugs, birds and hedgehogs!
Add your action: champ.ly/AORuldwh
Add your action: champ.ly/AORuldwh
Join us for an evening all about Water Voles! Come along to Cowbridge Town Hall on 13th November for a short film screening and Q&A with Water Vole experts to learn about their recent reintroduction to the River Thaw.
Book your place: champ.ly/Yq_El1AM
📸 Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Book your place: champ.ly/Yq_El1AM
📸 Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join us for an evening all about Water Voles! Come along to Cowbridge Town Hall on 13th November for a short film screening and Q&A with Water Vole experts to learn about their recent reintroduction to the River Thaw.
Book your place: champ.ly/Yq_El1AM
📸 Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Book your place: champ.ly/Yq_El1AM
📸 Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Ymunwch â ni i ddarganfod mwy am ein coetiroedd rhyfeddol a'n prosiect fforestydd glaw tymherus! weithgareddau i bawb o teithiau cerdded cen i samplu afonydd, blwch golau UF a mwy.
Darganfod mwy: champ.ly/iTrVPLyS
Darganfod mwy: champ.ly/iTrVPLyS
October 23, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Ymunwch â ni i ddarganfod mwy am ein coetiroedd rhyfeddol a'n prosiect fforestydd glaw tymherus! weithgareddau i bawb o teithiau cerdded cen i samplu afonydd, blwch golau UF a mwy.
Darganfod mwy: champ.ly/iTrVPLyS
Darganfod mwy: champ.ly/iTrVPLyS
Join us to discover more about our wonderful woodlands and our temperate rainforest project! There will be activities for all from lichen walks to river sampling, a UV light box and more!
Find out more: champ.ly/iTrVPLyS
#Rainforest #Woodland #Pembrokeshire #Wildlife #Nature
Find out more: champ.ly/iTrVPLyS
#Rainforest #Woodland #Pembrokeshire #Wildlife #Nature
October 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Join us to discover more about our wonderful woodlands and our temperate rainforest project! There will be activities for all from lichen walks to river sampling, a UV light box and more!
Find out more: champ.ly/iTrVPLyS
#Rainforest #Woodland #Pembrokeshire #Wildlife #Nature
Find out more: champ.ly/iTrVPLyS
#Rainforest #Woodland #Pembrokeshire #Wildlife #Nature
We've got some fabulous fungi on our reserves at the moment! 🍄
This amazing display of Honey Fungus was snapped at our Coed Dyrysiog reserve by Steph, our Wildlife Trust Officer in Brecon.
What fungi have you found this autumn? 🍂
📸 Steph Coates
This amazing display of Honey Fungus was snapped at our Coed Dyrysiog reserve by Steph, our Wildlife Trust Officer in Brecon.
What fungi have you found this autumn? 🍂
📸 Steph Coates
October 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We've got some fabulous fungi on our reserves at the moment! 🍄
This amazing display of Honey Fungus was snapped at our Coed Dyrysiog reserve by Steph, our Wildlife Trust Officer in Brecon.
What fungi have you found this autumn? 🍂
📸 Steph Coates
This amazing display of Honey Fungus was snapped at our Coed Dyrysiog reserve by Steph, our Wildlife Trust Officer in Brecon.
What fungi have you found this autumn? 🍂
📸 Steph Coates
#TeamWilder hosted an outdoor skills event with the Chinese in Wales Association at our Gelli-Hir reserve. They covered what you can forage at this time of year, how to collect water & the different ways to build a den. Gelli-Hir is a gorgeous woodland to visit in autumn!
#NatureNetworks
#NatureNetworks
October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#TeamWilder hosted an outdoor skills event with the Chinese in Wales Association at our Gelli-Hir reserve. They covered what you can forage at this time of year, how to collect water & the different ways to build a den. Gelli-Hir is a gorgeous woodland to visit in autumn!
#NatureNetworks
#NatureNetworks
IMPORTANT UPDATE - Due to unforeseen circumstances, Skomer hostel booking will now open to non-members a week later on Monday 27th October 2025. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Skomer hostel booking will open to non-members on Monday 20th Oct. To book, call 01656 724100 Mon-Thurs between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only. There is some availability in April & late July. There's no availability in May & June.
Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Amy Compton
Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Amy Compton
October 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
IMPORTANT UPDATE - Due to unforeseen circumstances, Skomer hostel booking will now open to non-members a week later on Monday 27th October 2025. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Skomer hostel booking will open to non-members on Monday 20th Oct. To book, call 01656 724100 Mon-Thurs between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only. There is some availability in April & late July. There's no availability in May & June.
Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Amy Compton
Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Amy Compton
October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Skomer hostel booking will open to non-members on Monday 20th Oct. To book, call 01656 724100 Mon-Thurs between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm only. There is some availability in April & late July. There's no availability in May & June.
Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Amy Compton
Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/islands-booking-faqs
📸 Amy Compton
A special delivery for Cartersford 🌳
A big thank you to @celticwildflowers.bsky.social and @wtswwswanseagroup.bsky.socialwho kindly donated 120 trees to be planted at our Cartersford reserve. These trees will help to restore woodland on site, providing food and habitat for a variety of species!
A big thank you to @celticwildflowers.bsky.social and @wtswwswanseagroup.bsky.socialwho kindly donated 120 trees to be planted at our Cartersford reserve. These trees will help to restore woodland on site, providing food and habitat for a variety of species!
October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A special delivery for Cartersford 🌳
A big thank you to @celticwildflowers.bsky.social and @wtswwswanseagroup.bsky.socialwho kindly donated 120 trees to be planted at our Cartersford reserve. These trees will help to restore woodland on site, providing food and habitat for a variety of species!
A big thank you to @celticwildflowers.bsky.social and @wtswwswanseagroup.bsky.socialwho kindly donated 120 trees to be planted at our Cartersford reserve. These trees will help to restore woodland on site, providing food and habitat for a variety of species!
Film night with Fred 📽️🍿
Last month we celebrated the premiere of 'The Wildlife Trust & Me', a short film created by Fred Aston. Fred's film explores his experiences as a neurodivergent person & journey with our Stand For Nature youth forum.
Watch now: champ.ly/oBok37No
Last month we celebrated the premiere of 'The Wildlife Trust & Me', a short film created by Fred Aston. Fred's film explores his experiences as a neurodivergent person & journey with our Stand For Nature youth forum.
Watch now: champ.ly/oBok37No
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Film night with Fred 📽️🍿
Last month we celebrated the premiere of 'The Wildlife Trust & Me', a short film created by Fred Aston. Fred's film explores his experiences as a neurodivergent person & journey with our Stand For Nature youth forum.
Watch now: champ.ly/oBok37No
Last month we celebrated the premiere of 'The Wildlife Trust & Me', a short film created by Fred Aston. Fred's film explores his experiences as a neurodivergent person & journey with our Stand For Nature youth forum.
Watch now: champ.ly/oBok37No
🚨 Cyfle swydd! 🚨
Rydyn ni eisiau penodi Swyddog Allgymorth ac Ymgysylltu (siaradwr Cymraeg) i ymgysylltu ag ystod ehangach o gynulleidfaoedd amrywiol nag erioed o'r blaen.
Darganfod mwy: champ.ly/K0p0mdyL
📸 Crown Copyright
Rydyn ni eisiau penodi Swyddog Allgymorth ac Ymgysylltu (siaradwr Cymraeg) i ymgysylltu ag ystod ehangach o gynulleidfaoedd amrywiol nag erioed o'r blaen.
Darganfod mwy: champ.ly/K0p0mdyL
📸 Crown Copyright
October 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🚨 Cyfle swydd! 🚨
Rydyn ni eisiau penodi Swyddog Allgymorth ac Ymgysylltu (siaradwr Cymraeg) i ymgysylltu ag ystod ehangach o gynulleidfaoedd amrywiol nag erioed o'r blaen.
Darganfod mwy: champ.ly/K0p0mdyL
📸 Crown Copyright
Rydyn ni eisiau penodi Swyddog Allgymorth ac Ymgysylltu (siaradwr Cymraeg) i ymgysylltu ag ystod ehangach o gynulleidfaoedd amrywiol nag erioed o'r blaen.
Darganfod mwy: champ.ly/K0p0mdyL
📸 Crown Copyright
🚨 Job opportunity! 🚨
We want to appoint an Outreach and Engagement Officer (Welsh speaking) to engage with a wider range of diverse audiences than ever before at Welsh Wildlife Centre.
Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/jobs
📸 Crown Copyright
We want to appoint an Outreach and Engagement Officer (Welsh speaking) to engage with a wider range of diverse audiences than ever before at Welsh Wildlife Centre.
Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/jobs
📸 Crown Copyright
October 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🚨 Job opportunity! 🚨
We want to appoint an Outreach and Engagement Officer (Welsh speaking) to engage with a wider range of diverse audiences than ever before at Welsh Wildlife Centre.
Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/jobs
📸 Crown Copyright
We want to appoint an Outreach and Engagement Officer (Welsh speaking) to engage with a wider range of diverse audiences than ever before at Welsh Wildlife Centre.
Find out more: www.welshwildlife.org/jobs
📸 Crown Copyright
Skomer hostel booking will open to Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales members on 6th October and non-members on 20th October 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know before you go: www.youtube.com/watc...
Here’s everything you need to know before you go: www.youtube.com/watc...
October 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Skomer hostel booking will open to Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales members on 6th October and non-members on 20th October 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know before you go: www.youtube.com/watc...
Here’s everything you need to know before you go: www.youtube.com/watc...
Last chance to #SaveOurRedSquirrels! The Bryn Cadwgan Energy Park consultation closes tomorrow! With your help, we ensure their home is protected from development!
Send a letter to object: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
📸 Grace Hunt
#RedSquirrels #Wildlife #Nature #Wales
Send a letter to object: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
📸 Grace Hunt
#RedSquirrels #Wildlife #Nature #Wales
September 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Last chance to #SaveOurRedSquirrels! The Bryn Cadwgan Energy Park consultation closes tomorrow! With your help, we ensure their home is protected from development!
Send a letter to object: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
📸 Grace Hunt
#RedSquirrels #Wildlife #Nature #Wales
Send a letter to object: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
📸 Grace Hunt
#RedSquirrels #Wildlife #Nature #Wales
Time is running out for Red Squirrels in mid-Wales…
Red Squirrels have been important part of the Welsh landscape for tens of thousands of years, but now just three isolated populations remain in Wales.
Take action today: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
📸 Margaret Holland
#RedSquirrels #Wildlife
Red Squirrels have been important part of the Welsh landscape for tens of thousands of years, but now just three isolated populations remain in Wales.
Take action today: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
📸 Margaret Holland
#RedSquirrels #Wildlife
September 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Time is running out for Red Squirrels in mid-Wales…
Red Squirrels have been important part of the Welsh landscape for tens of thousands of years, but now just three isolated populations remain in Wales.
Take action today: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
📸 Margaret Holland
#RedSquirrels #Wildlife
Red Squirrels have been important part of the Welsh landscape for tens of thousands of years, but now just three isolated populations remain in Wales.
Take action today: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
📸 Margaret Holland
#RedSquirrels #Wildlife
We have records of Red Squirrels using forests in mid-Wales for over 20 years. The Bryn Cadwgan Energy Park threatens to destroy the forests they call home.
Send an objection to #SaveOurRedSquirrels: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
#RedSquirrels #Wildlife #Nature #Wales
Send an objection to #SaveOurRedSquirrels: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
#RedSquirrels #Wildlife #Nature #Wales
September 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We have records of Red Squirrels using forests in mid-Wales for over 20 years. The Bryn Cadwgan Energy Park threatens to destroy the forests they call home.
Send an objection to #SaveOurRedSquirrels: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
#RedSquirrels #Wildlife #Nature #Wales
Send an objection to #SaveOurRedSquirrels: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
#RedSquirrels #Wildlife #Nature #Wales
Take action to #SaveOurRedSquirrels 🐿️
We’re in a biodiversity crisis with 1 in 6 species at risk of extinction in Wales. We can’t afford to lose another iconic species from our landscape.
Use our template to object to the Bryn Cadwgan Energy Park: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
📸 John Bridges
We’re in a biodiversity crisis with 1 in 6 species at risk of extinction in Wales. We can’t afford to lose another iconic species from our landscape.
Use our template to object to the Bryn Cadwgan Energy Park: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
📸 John Bridges
September 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Take action to #SaveOurRedSquirrels 🐿️
We’re in a biodiversity crisis with 1 in 6 species at risk of extinction in Wales. We can’t afford to lose another iconic species from our landscape.
Use our template to object to the Bryn Cadwgan Energy Park: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
📸 John Bridges
We’re in a biodiversity crisis with 1 in 6 species at risk of extinction in Wales. We can’t afford to lose another iconic species from our landscape.
Use our template to object to the Bryn Cadwgan Energy Park: champ.ly/AGfHrSh6
📸 John Bridges