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Upcoming Nature Events in NPT

  • Friends of Gnoll Park Volunteer Session
    Friends of Gnoll Park Volunteer Session
    Multiple Dates
    01 Jun 2025, 09:30 – 12:00
    Neath, 134 Fairyland, Neath SA11 3EF, UK
    01 Jun 2025, 09:30 – 12:00
    Neath, 134 Fairyland, Neath SA11 3EF, UK
    Volunteer to help conserve the beautiful Gnoll Country Park with the Friends of Gnoll Park. Meet here https://w3w.co/dart.comet.tinsel
  • Nightjar field trip: Resolven
    Nightjar field trip: Resolven
    21 Jun 2025, 20:00 – 22 Jun 2025, 22:30
    Resolven, Abergarwed, Resolven, Neath SA11, UK
    21 Jun 2025, 20:00 – 22 Jun 2025, 22:30
    Resolven, Abergarwed, Resolven, Neath SA11, UK
    A Gower Ornithological Society event; A walk into the forestry at Abergarwed, Resolven, to watch and listen for nightjar. Other species that have the potential to be present include goshawk, crossbill, lesser redpoll, siskin, grasshopper warbler and a range of more widespread species.
  • Meadow Visit at Wern Ddu Uchaf Farm
    Meadow Visit at Wern Ddu Uchaf Farm
    26 Jun 2025, 18:30 – 20:00
    Bryncoch, Bryncoch, Neath SA10, UK
    26 Jun 2025, 18:30 – 20:00
    Bryncoch, Bryncoch, Neath SA10, UK
    with the Vale, Bridgend and NPT Meadows Group and NPT Local Nature Partnership
  • Meadow Explore at Brynau Farm
    Meadow Explore at Brynau Farm
    02 Jul 2025, 18:00 – 20:00
    Neath, Neath SA11 3QE, UK
    02 Jul 2025, 18:00 – 20:00
    Neath, Neath SA11 3QE, UK
    Join the VOG, NPT and Bridgend Meadows Group and Neath Port Talbot Local Nature Partnership for an explore around the beautiful meadows at Brynau Farm.
  • The Green Gathering at Glantawe Riverside Park
    The Green Gathering at Glantawe Riverside Park
    06 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
    Pontardawe, Pontardawe, Swansea SA8 3HZ, UK
    06 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
    Pontardawe, Pontardawe, Swansea SA8 3HZ, UK
  • SAVE THE DATE - Nature Unearthed at Margam Country Park
    SAVE THE DATE - Nature Unearthed at Margam Country Park
    13 Jul 2025, 11:00 – 15:30
    Port Talbot, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ, UK
    13 Jul 2025, 11:00 – 15:30
    Port Talbot, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ, UK
    Join NPT Local Nature Partnership for our next Nature Unearthed event at Margam Country Park. We'll be rounding off Wales Nature Week with a day packed with nature activities.

Volunteer Opportunities in NPT

Below are some of the current volunteer opportunities in NPT - if you like the sound of one, click the link to find out more.

Afan Environment Volunteers NPT LNP Nature Recovery

Afan Environment Volunteers

Work days on 1st Wednesday of the month in the Afan Valley, including habitat management and wildlife surveys. 

Bryncoch Environment Group

Bryncoch Environment Group

Nature activities in the locality of Bryncoch, including toad patrols and litter picks. 

Crymlyn Burrows Volunteering NPT LNP

Crymlyn Burrows

Rare plant monitoring, beach cleans, invasive species control. Keep an eye out for upcoming events here.

Friends of Craig Gwladus

Friends of Craig Gwladus

Volunteer work parties and events at Craig Gwladus Country Park. 

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A small friendly local group who campaign on issues which affect the environment in NPT

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Help to find water voles in the uplands of Glamorgan.

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South Wales Miners Museum

Help required to help visitors discover the nature of Afan Forest Park. Contact Jeff Lewis-Jones.

Afan Angling and Conservation Group NPT LNP

Afan Angling and Conservation Club

Management of the River Afan, including works to remove barriers to fish migration.

Bryn Residents Action Group NPT LNP

Work parties in and around the village of Bryn, including Bryn Tip LNR.

Woodland Trust Coed Cadw NPT LNP

Coed Cadw

Woodland management activities at Woodland Trust woodlands in the county. 

Friends of Gnoll Park NPT LNP

Friends of Gnoll Country Park

Volunteer work parties and events at Gnoll Country Park. 

Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend Bat Group NPT LNP

Bat surveys and research, affiliated with Bat Conservation Trust.

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A place to find out about wildlife and nature in Neath Port Talbot.

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Nature activities and volunteering across NPT.

Buglife Cymru

Buglife Cymru is working with partners and communities across Swansea Bay to undertake timely and specific conservation interventions for 13 rare species identified as being at risk of local, and regional extinction.

Butterfly Conservation NPT LNP

Marsh Fritillary surveys and habitat management in locality of the Dulais valley.

Coed Lleol NPT LNP Partner.

Coed Lleol

Workshops and volunteering at sites across NPT

Friends of Jersey Park NPT LNP

Volunteer work parties and events at Jersey Park. 

Gower Ornithological Society NPT LNP

Bird-focussed walks, talks and surveys in Swansea and NPT.

Lost Peatlands NPT LNP

Lost Peatlands

 Wildlife surveys, assisting with conservation tasks and supporting at events.

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