Vale Nature Partnership
@valelnp.bsky.social
Bringing people and communities together to take action for nature in the Vale of Glamorgan
Part of the @LNPCymru network
Part of the @LNPCymru network
Thrilled to share the finished hedge at Cosmeston! Expertly laid by Draenog Countryside & Wildlife, with help from our training course attendees. 🌿👏
This traditional technique rejuvenates hedgerows, boosting habitat for pollinators, birds & more. Great job all! 🌳
#Valenature #Hedgerows #Biodiversity
This traditional technique rejuvenates hedgerows, boosting habitat for pollinators, birds & more. Great job all! 🌳
#Valenature #Hedgerows #Biodiversity
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Thrilled to share the finished hedge at Cosmeston! Expertly laid by Draenog Countryside & Wildlife, with help from our training course attendees. 🌿👏
This traditional technique rejuvenates hedgerows, boosting habitat for pollinators, birds & more. Great job all! 🌳
#Valenature #Hedgerows #Biodiversity
This traditional technique rejuvenates hedgerows, boosting habitat for pollinators, birds & more. Great job all! 🌳
#Valenature #Hedgerows #Biodiversity
🌿 Schools, community groups & local organisations in the Vale our Free Nature Starter Packages are ready for you! 🌼🦔
Free resources to help you bring nature into your space 🌱
✅ Easy to apply
📥 Apply here: forms.office.com/e/BeG73imqmB...
#ValeNature #NatureStarterKit #WildVale #NatureInTheVale
Free resources to help you bring nature into your space 🌱
✅ Easy to apply
📥 Apply here: forms.office.com/e/BeG73imqmB...
#ValeNature #NatureStarterKit #WildVale #NatureInTheVale
November 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🌿 Schools, community groups & local organisations in the Vale our Free Nature Starter Packages are ready for you! 🌼🦔
Free resources to help you bring nature into your space 🌱
✅ Easy to apply
📥 Apply here: forms.office.com/e/BeG73imqmB...
#ValeNature #NatureStarterKit #WildVale #NatureInTheVale
Free resources to help you bring nature into your space 🌱
✅ Easy to apply
📥 Apply here: forms.office.com/e/BeG73imqmB...
#ValeNature #NatureStarterKit #WildVale #NatureInTheVale
🍂 Huge thanks to all the budding artists who joined our Autumn Nature art event at Forest Lodge, Porthkerry Country Park! 🎨🖌️
Special shoutout to @sarahhannis.bsky.social for leading such a creative, nature-inspired session 💛
#AutumnNatureArt #NatureInspired #ValeNature #LocalArtists
Special shoutout to @sarahhannis.bsky.social for leading such a creative, nature-inspired session 💛
#AutumnNatureArt #NatureInspired #ValeNature #LocalArtists
October 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🍂 Huge thanks to all the budding artists who joined our Autumn Nature art event at Forest Lodge, Porthkerry Country Park! 🎨🖌️
Special shoutout to @sarahhannis.bsky.social for leading such a creative, nature-inspired session 💛
#AutumnNatureArt #NatureInspired #ValeNature #LocalArtists
Special shoutout to @sarahhannis.bsky.social for leading such a creative, nature-inspired session 💛
#AutumnNatureArt #NatureInspired #ValeNature #LocalArtists
A few tickets have just become available for our FREE 1-day Hedgelaying Courses at Cosmeston, Penarth this weekend - choose either Saturday 25 or Sunday 26 October 10-4pm 🌿
Book your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/vale-natur...
#ValeNature #Conservation
Book your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/vale-natur...
#ValeNature #Conservation
October 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
A few tickets have just become available for our FREE 1-day Hedgelaying Courses at Cosmeston, Penarth this weekend - choose either Saturday 25 or Sunday 26 October 10-4pm 🌿
Book your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/vale-natur...
#ValeNature #Conservation
Book your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/vale-natur...
#ValeNature #Conservation
🍄 Happy #UKFungusDay 4 October 2025! 🍄
We celebrated early in the Vale with a fungi walk led by
Natur Hud, joined by members of Porthkerry Wildlife Group at Porthkerry Country Park.
Have you spotted any fungi, share your photos and tag us #ValeNature
📷 Porthkerry Wildlife Group
#WaxcapWatch
We celebrated early in the Vale with a fungi walk led by
Natur Hud, joined by members of Porthkerry Wildlife Group at Porthkerry Country Park.
Have you spotted any fungi, share your photos and tag us #ValeNature
📷 Porthkerry Wildlife Group
#WaxcapWatch
October 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🍄 Happy #UKFungusDay 4 October 2025! 🍄
We celebrated early in the Vale with a fungi walk led by
Natur Hud, joined by members of Porthkerry Wildlife Group at Porthkerry Country Park.
Have you spotted any fungi, share your photos and tag us #ValeNature
📷 Porthkerry Wildlife Group
#WaxcapWatch
We celebrated early in the Vale with a fungi walk led by
Natur Hud, joined by members of Porthkerry Wildlife Group at Porthkerry Country Park.
Have you spotted any fungi, share your photos and tag us #ValeNature
📷 Porthkerry Wildlife Group
#WaxcapWatch
We had an amazing time at the Vale Nature Festival on Sat 19 July! 🌿💚
Huge thanks to all who made it such a success. 🙌
Share your favourite moments with us using #ValeNature 📸✨
@lnpcymru.bsky.social @wcvacymru.bsky.social
Huge thanks to all who made it such a success. 🙌
Share your favourite moments with us using #ValeNature 📸✨
@lnpcymru.bsky.social @wcvacymru.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We had an amazing time at the Vale Nature Festival on Sat 19 July! 🌿💚
Huge thanks to all who made it such a success. 🙌
Share your favourite moments with us using #ValeNature 📸✨
@lnpcymru.bsky.social @wcvacymru.bsky.social
Huge thanks to all who made it such a success. 🙌
Share your favourite moments with us using #ValeNature 📸✨
@lnpcymru.bsky.social @wcvacymru.bsky.social
A huge thank you to all the members of our Vale Nature Partnership, festival volunteers, stallholders, activity providers, ranger staff and suppliers for working so hard to make the day such a success! 👏
📷 We would love to see your photos of the day, please share them with us using #ValeNature
📷 We would love to see your photos of the day, please share them with us using #ValeNature
July 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
A huge thank you to all the members of our Vale Nature Partnership, festival volunteers, stallholders, activity providers, ranger staff and suppliers for working so hard to make the day such a success! 👏
📷 We would love to see your photos of the day, please share them with us using #ValeNature
📷 We would love to see your photos of the day, please share them with us using #ValeNature
🎉 THANK YOU / DIOLCH to everyone that joined us in the sunshine 🌞 for the second Vale Nature Festival at Cosmeston! 🎪 What an amazing turnout celebrating nature in the Vale 🐾
Lots more highlights to share with you next week but here’s a few snippets of some of the days festivities! #ValeNature
Lots more highlights to share with you next week but here’s a few snippets of some of the days festivities! #ValeNature
July 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
🎉 THANK YOU / DIOLCH to everyone that joined us in the sunshine 🌞 for the second Vale Nature Festival at Cosmeston! 🎪 What an amazing turnout celebrating nature in the Vale 🐾
Lots more highlights to share with you next week but here’s a few snippets of some of the days festivities! #ValeNature
Lots more highlights to share with you next week but here’s a few snippets of some of the days festivities! #ValeNature
Sneak peak of what our team has been working hard to bring together ready to welcome you all tomorrow! 🙌
🌿Join us for the Vale Nature Festival 2025
A fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of nature🐾
📅 Saturday 19 July
🕚 11am – 4pm
📍 Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
bit.ly/ValeNatureFe...
#ValeNature
🌿Join us for the Vale Nature Festival 2025
A fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of nature🐾
📅 Saturday 19 July
🕚 11am – 4pm
📍 Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
bit.ly/ValeNatureFe...
#ValeNature
July 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Sneak peak of what our team has been working hard to bring together ready to welcome you all tomorrow! 🙌
🌿Join us for the Vale Nature Festival 2025
A fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of nature🐾
📅 Saturday 19 July
🕚 11am – 4pm
📍 Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
bit.ly/ValeNatureFe...
#ValeNature
🌿Join us for the Vale Nature Festival 2025
A fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of nature🐾
📅 Saturday 19 July
🕚 11am – 4pm
📍 Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
bit.ly/ValeNatureFe...
#ValeNature
🌞💧 Help Wildlife Beat the Heat! 💧🌞
Temps are rising — let’s give birds, bees & hedgehogs a hand! 🐦🦔🐝
✅ Put out shallow water dishes
✅ Add pebbles/sticks for safe drinking
✅ Keep in the shade & clean regularly
Snap a pic of your garden visitors & tag us! 📸💚
#HelpWildlife #ValeNature
Temps are rising — let’s give birds, bees & hedgehogs a hand! 🐦🦔🐝
✅ Put out shallow water dishes
✅ Add pebbles/sticks for safe drinking
✅ Keep in the shade & clean regularly
Snap a pic of your garden visitors & tag us! 📸💚
#HelpWildlife #ValeNature
July 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🌞💧 Help Wildlife Beat the Heat! 💧🌞
Temps are rising — let’s give birds, bees & hedgehogs a hand! 🐦🦔🐝
✅ Put out shallow water dishes
✅ Add pebbles/sticks for safe drinking
✅ Keep in the shade & clean regularly
Snap a pic of your garden visitors & tag us! 📸💚
#HelpWildlife #ValeNature
Temps are rising — let’s give birds, bees & hedgehogs a hand! 🐦🦔🐝
✅ Put out shallow water dishes
✅ Add pebbles/sticks for safe drinking
✅ Keep in the shade & clean regularly
Snap a pic of your garden visitors & tag us! 📸💚
#HelpWildlife #ValeNature
🌱Celebrating #WalesNatureWeek with a FREE nature art workshop tomorrow - Wed 9 July 7pm at Porthkerry led by @sarahhannis.bsky.social
🎨Whether you're an artist, bird lover, or just looking to connect with nature, join us! Suitable for all ages
🐦Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-art...
🎨Whether you're an artist, bird lover, or just looking to connect with nature, join us! Suitable for all ages
🐦Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-art...
July 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🌱Celebrating #WalesNatureWeek with a FREE nature art workshop tomorrow - Wed 9 July 7pm at Porthkerry led by @sarahhannis.bsky.social
🎨Whether you're an artist, bird lover, or just looking to connect with nature, join us! Suitable for all ages
🐦Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-art...
🎨Whether you're an artist, bird lover, or just looking to connect with nature, join us! Suitable for all ages
🐦Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-art...
🌿 Celebrate #ValeNature 🌿
We're excited to share a fantastic line-up of events from our partners to celebrate #WalesNatureWeek taking place 5 to 13 July @walesnatureweek.bsky.social
Explore what's happening in the Vale or add your own event here: www.valenature.org/walesnaturew...
We're excited to share a fantastic line-up of events from our partners to celebrate #WalesNatureWeek taking place 5 to 13 July @walesnatureweek.bsky.social
Explore what's happening in the Vale or add your own event here: www.valenature.org/walesnaturew...
June 26, 2025 at 9:28 PM
🌿 Celebrate #ValeNature 🌿
We're excited to share a fantastic line-up of events from our partners to celebrate #WalesNatureWeek taking place 5 to 13 July @walesnatureweek.bsky.social
Explore what's happening in the Vale or add your own event here: www.valenature.org/walesnaturew...
We're excited to share a fantastic line-up of events from our partners to celebrate #WalesNatureWeek taking place 5 to 13 July @walesnatureweek.bsky.social
Explore what's happening in the Vale or add your own event here: www.valenature.org/walesnaturew...
🌟Event highlight: Discover your creative side with Sarah Hannis Illustrations on Wednesday 9 July with a free art workshop at Porthkerry Park. Free to attend, book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-art...
June 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🌟Event highlight: Discover your creative side with Sarah Hannis Illustrations on Wednesday 9 July with a free art workshop at Porthkerry Park. Free to attend, book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-art...
🐜 Stand Tall for the Small
Happy #nationalinsectweek! 🐛
Did you know one in three mouthfuls of our food depends on insect pollination?🐝
Here's some photos from our Meadow Walk, where we discovered some colourful moths trapped overnight, as well as some impressive species spotted on the day!
Happy #nationalinsectweek! 🐛
Did you know one in three mouthfuls of our food depends on insect pollination?🐝
Here's some photos from our Meadow Walk, where we discovered some colourful moths trapped overnight, as well as some impressive species spotted on the day!
June 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🐜 Stand Tall for the Small
Happy #nationalinsectweek! 🐛
Did you know one in three mouthfuls of our food depends on insect pollination?🐝
Here's some photos from our Meadow Walk, where we discovered some colourful moths trapped overnight, as well as some impressive species spotted on the day!
Happy #nationalinsectweek! 🐛
Did you know one in three mouthfuls of our food depends on insect pollination?🐝
Here's some photos from our Meadow Walk, where we discovered some colourful moths trapped overnight, as well as some impressive species spotted on the day!
Celebrating Summer Solstice 🌞 with the first Meadow Walk of the season by VOG Bridgend & NPT Meadows Group 🏵️
Thanks to Stephen Roberts for an inspiring afternoon exploring how managing agricultural land for biodiversity has resulted in acres of species-rich grassland and a refuge for wildlife
Thanks to Stephen Roberts for an inspiring afternoon exploring how managing agricultural land for biodiversity has resulted in acres of species-rich grassland and a refuge for wildlife
June 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Celebrating Summer Solstice 🌞 with the first Meadow Walk of the season by VOG Bridgend & NPT Meadows Group 🏵️
Thanks to Stephen Roberts for an inspiring afternoon exploring how managing agricultural land for biodiversity has resulted in acres of species-rich grassland and a refuge for wildlife
Thanks to Stephen Roberts for an inspiring afternoon exploring how managing agricultural land for biodiversity has resulted in acres of species-rich grassland and a refuge for wildlife
Sat 21 June, 14:00
FREE
Meadow Walk: St Brides-super-Ely
It's scorchio! 😎 Why not make the most of this glorious weather and join us this Saturday where we'll explore acres of species-rich meadow in the Vale. Exact Location shared on booking
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meadow-wal...
#ValeNature
FREE
Meadow Walk: St Brides-super-Ely
It's scorchio! 😎 Why not make the most of this glorious weather and join us this Saturday where we'll explore acres of species-rich meadow in the Vale. Exact Location shared on booking
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meadow-wal...
#ValeNature
June 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Sat 21 June, 14:00
FREE
Meadow Walk: St Brides-super-Ely
It's scorchio! 😎 Why not make the most of this glorious weather and join us this Saturday where we'll explore acres of species-rich meadow in the Vale. Exact Location shared on booking
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meadow-wal...
#ValeNature
FREE
Meadow Walk: St Brides-super-Ely
It's scorchio! 😎 Why not make the most of this glorious weather and join us this Saturday where we'll explore acres of species-rich meadow in the Vale. Exact Location shared on booking
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meadow-wal...
#ValeNature
🐝Making Space for Nature🐾
Well done to Friends of the Kymin for their recognition in boosting #biodiversity across the site 👏
Through a change in grassland management they have welcomed the return of native wildflowers to support and encourage wildlife
www.penarthtimes.co.uk/news/2523117...
Well done to Friends of the Kymin for their recognition in boosting #biodiversity across the site 👏
Through a change in grassland management they have welcomed the return of native wildflowers to support and encourage wildlife
www.penarthtimes.co.uk/news/2523117...
June 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🐝Making Space for Nature🐾
Well done to Friends of the Kymin for their recognition in boosting #biodiversity across the site 👏
Through a change in grassland management they have welcomed the return of native wildflowers to support and encourage wildlife
www.penarthtimes.co.uk/news/2523117...
Well done to Friends of the Kymin for their recognition in boosting #biodiversity across the site 👏
Through a change in grassland management they have welcomed the return of native wildflowers to support and encourage wildlife
www.penarthtimes.co.uk/news/2523117...
We also had the chance to explore Rhoose Point and witness the stunning orchid display 🌸 - an example of how our recent habitat management including INNS removal are making space for nature to thrive #ValeNature #LocalPlacesforNature @lnpcymru.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We also had the chance to explore Rhoose Point and witness the stunning orchid display 🌸 - an example of how our recent habitat management including INNS removal are making space for nature to thrive #ValeNature #LocalPlacesforNature @lnpcymru.bsky.social
Thanks to our members for joining the quarterly Vale LNP partnership meeting, it was inspiring to hear about the fantastic work happening across the Vale by our dedicated partners!
Special thanks to Alice @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social for an inspiring talk on the Eastern Vale Water Vole Project 🐾
Special thanks to Alice @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social for an inspiring talk on the Eastern Vale Water Vole Project 🐾
June 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Thanks to our members for joining the quarterly Vale LNP partnership meeting, it was inspiring to hear about the fantastic work happening across the Vale by our dedicated partners!
Special thanks to Alice @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social for an inspiring talk on the Eastern Vale Water Vole Project 🐾
Special thanks to Alice @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social for an inspiring talk on the Eastern Vale Water Vole Project 🐾
A wonderful evening in Barry celebrating Swifts!
Edward Mayer from Swift Conservation gave an inspiring talk, followed by a walk to our new Swift tower. Swifts & Sand Martins soared above!
Email us for info on how you can help support Swifts: valelnp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
#SwiftConservation
Edward Mayer from Swift Conservation gave an inspiring talk, followed by a walk to our new Swift tower. Swifts & Sand Martins soared above!
Email us for info on how you can help support Swifts: valelnp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
#SwiftConservation
June 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A wonderful evening in Barry celebrating Swifts!
Edward Mayer from Swift Conservation gave an inspiring talk, followed by a walk to our new Swift tower. Swifts & Sand Martins soared above!
Email us for info on how you can help support Swifts: valelnp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
#SwiftConservation
Edward Mayer from Swift Conservation gave an inspiring talk, followed by a walk to our new Swift tower. Swifts & Sand Martins soared above!
Email us for info on how you can help support Swifts: valelnp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
#SwiftConservation
Celebrating #NationalVolunteersWeek with a huge Thank You to everyone that volunteers their time to help #valenature 👏
Want to join a volunteer network to survey and monitor green spaces in the Vale for biodiversity?
Be a Meadow Monitor! No experience needed, free training and resources provided
Want to join a volunteer network to survey and monitor green spaces in the Vale for biodiversity?
Be a Meadow Monitor! No experience needed, free training and resources provided
June 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Celebrating #NationalVolunteersWeek with a huge Thank You to everyone that volunteers their time to help #valenature 👏
Want to join a volunteer network to survey and monitor green spaces in the Vale for biodiversity?
Be a Meadow Monitor! No experience needed, free training and resources provided
Want to join a volunteer network to survey and monitor green spaces in the Vale for biodiversity?
Be a Meadow Monitor! No experience needed, free training and resources provided
We were also lucky enough to spot our first orchid, a positive sign that a change in grassland management benefits #biodiversity
Find out more about #MakingSpaceforNature: www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/...
#ValeNature
Find out more about #MakingSpaceforNature: www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/...
#ValeNature
June 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
We were also lucky enough to spot our first orchid, a positive sign that a change in grassland management benefits #biodiversity
Find out more about #MakingSpaceforNature: www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/...
#ValeNature
Find out more about #MakingSpaceforNature: www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/...
#ValeNature
Great afternoon hosting Newport LNP at Porthkerry exploring one of our first #LocalPlacesforNature projects - rewilding the old golf course - into a mosaic habitat of new ponds, meadow, woodland and coast to encourage wildlife to thrive
Always a great opp to learn from @lnpcymru.bsky.social network
Always a great opp to learn from @lnpcymru.bsky.social network
June 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Great afternoon hosting Newport LNP at Porthkerry exploring one of our first #LocalPlacesforNature projects - rewilding the old golf course - into a mosaic habitat of new ponds, meadow, woodland and coast to encourage wildlife to thrive
Always a great opp to learn from @lnpcymru.bsky.social network
Always a great opp to learn from @lnpcymru.bsky.social network
🐝Dewch yn Fonitor Dolydd!
Ymunwch â chymuned o wirfoddolwyr sy'n gweithio i warchod ein dolydd blodau gwyllt
Derbyniwch hyfforddiant rhad mewn partneriaeth â @plantlifeuk.bsky.social i helpu i archwilio a monitro mannau gwyrdd ar gyfer bioamrywiaeth
Cysylltwch: valelnp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Ymunwch â chymuned o wirfoddolwyr sy'n gweithio i warchod ein dolydd blodau gwyllt
Derbyniwch hyfforddiant rhad mewn partneriaeth â @plantlifeuk.bsky.social i helpu i archwilio a monitro mannau gwyrdd ar gyfer bioamrywiaeth
Cysylltwch: valelnp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
June 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🐝Dewch yn Fonitor Dolydd!
Ymunwch â chymuned o wirfoddolwyr sy'n gweithio i warchod ein dolydd blodau gwyllt
Derbyniwch hyfforddiant rhad mewn partneriaeth â @plantlifeuk.bsky.social i helpu i archwilio a monitro mannau gwyrdd ar gyfer bioamrywiaeth
Cysylltwch: valelnp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Ymunwch â chymuned o wirfoddolwyr sy'n gweithio i warchod ein dolydd blodau gwyllt
Derbyniwch hyfforddiant rhad mewn partneriaeth â @plantlifeuk.bsky.social i helpu i archwilio a monitro mannau gwyrdd ar gyfer bioamrywiaeth
Cysylltwch: valelnp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk