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From Spoil to Sanctuary: Wildlife of Maerdy Playing Fields
Sat 29 Aug
|Maerdy Playing Fields Nature Reserve
Join Glo i Natur CIC for a guided walk at Maerdy Playing Fields and discover the rich wildlife of this former colliery site.
Time & Location
29 Aug 2026, 11:00 – 13:00
Maerdy Playing Fields Nature Reserve, 1 Heol Hir, Gwaun-cae-Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PL, UK
About the event
Join Glo i Natur CIC for a guided walk at Maerdy Playing Fields and discover the rich wildlife of this former colliery site.
Explore how nature has reclaimed this post-industrial landscape, creating a haven for a remarkable variety of plants, insects, and other wildlife.
Learn about the unique ecology of coal spoil sites, the species that thrive in these restored habitats, and why these areas are so important for biodiversity.
Booking required.
This event is funded by the Welsh Government Local Places for Nature Fund.
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