My Wild Brecknock

02/04/2026

We are crafting hedgehogs at Y Gaer, Brecon. Come and join us.

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales - WTSWW
StoriPowys: y Gaer & Llyfrgell Y Gelli / y Gaer & Hay Library

01/04/2026

Thursday 2nd April, 2pm - 4pm.
The Brecon Wildlife Watch group is holding an Hedgehog craft event at Y Gaer. Bring your children along and learn about hedgehogs whilst being creative.

The Wildlife Watch is the junior part of the Wildlife Trust movement. The group is for children aged 7-12 years old and is held on a Thursday in each school holiday. On this occasion there is some flexibility. More information can be given on the day.

Saturday 4th April, 10am - 1pm
The Hedgehog Walk
Members of the Brecon Wildlife Watch Group will be walking 3 miles from Y Gaer raise money to support the work of the Wildlife Trusts. If your children would like to join the walk please email Sarah at [email protected] or find out more at the craft event above.

If you would just like to donate to support these young wildlife enthusiasts in their efforts please click on this link https://the-hedgehog-walk-2026.raiselysite.com/b-wildlife-watch

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales - WTSWW
StoriPowys: y Gaer & Llyfrgell Y Gelli / y Gaer & Hay Library

22/01/2026

Events Coming up!

🐞10/02/2026, Taf Fechan, Volunteer Taster Day

🐌18/02/2026, Kensington Baptist Church Hall, Brecon, Powys, Usk Valley Osprey update. Evening talk by Andy King and Rachel Milne

🐝10/03/2026, Ystradgynlais, Volunteer Taster Day

🍄‍🟫18/03/2026, Kensington Baptist Church Hall, Brecon, Powys, Swifts in Brecon

🌳19/03/2026, Brecon Rugby club, 63 The Watton, Brecon LD3 7EL, Wildlife Gardening Talk. (Poster attached).

🦋 28/03/2026, Allt Rhongyr, Cow Walk

For more details on any of these events or to book your place please contact Sarah [email protected]

Find your local Wildlife Trust event and get stuck in to wild activities, talks, walks and much more.

21/01/2026

Brecon Local Group of WTSWW would like to share information about their Spring Talks Programme.

The first one is this evening when Sarah Morgan, our Team Wilder engagement officer is talking about the wildlife of Flat Holm. If you are free just come down to Kensington Baptist Church, Brecon.

Wednesday 18th February:- Usk Valley Osprey Update
Booking Link: https://Usk_Valley_Osprey_Update.eventbrite.com

Wednesday 18th March:- Swifts in Brecon
Booking Link: https://Swift_in_Brecon.eventbrite.com

You will find future events on the WTSWW Brecon Local Group page on Eventbrite.

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales - WTSWW

27/11/2025

Join the WTSWW Brecon Local Group for their annual Wildlife Quiz and fundraiser at Kensington Church Hall, 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday 3rd December.

To book a place or a team email [email protected] so we can make sure we have enough refreshments. Maximum team size is 5 people. Individuals can make a team up on the night.

£5 entrance fee per person, payable on the door. Cash only please.

Bring extra cash for the raffle. Some great prizes.

18/11/2025

There is still time to sign up to join the The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales - WTSWW AGM on Thursday 20th November. Just email [email protected] and Diana will send out the link to you.

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.

To sign up, please email [email protected] with your name, address, and membership number.

Find out more: https://champ.ly/EP-UFEs6

📸 Vaughn Matthews

20/09/2025

Please sign and support this campaign.

This is the only population in Wales which is truly native. No introductions from other areas to bolster the population. Their genetics include haplotypes which don't exist anywhere else.

The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales have been researching and protecting this population for over 20 years, keeping the grey squirrels out of this area so they do not contract squirrel pox. That disease is carried by grey squirrels but deadly to red squirrels.

Building a wind farm here will cause the reds to disperse and come into contact with many threats including squirrel pox. Many will be lost.

There are only three Red Squirrel populations remaining in the whole of Wales. The population in mid-Wales is special. They possess genetics unique to this area which are crucial to conserve for the wider population.

Now they’re under threat and need your help to protect their home from development.

Take action to : https://champ.ly/AGfHrSh6

📸 Peter Cairns/2020VISION

24/07/2025

Is your child made about wildlife and over 7 years old. If so there is a Wildlife Watch Club session at Y Gaer, 2pm - 4pm on Friday 25th July. Please reserve a place with Alan - [email protected].

We will be building a bug hotel for the Y Gaer Garden and looking at bugs and butterflies. Please could children be accompanied by and adult for this session.

There is a charge of £2 towards the club running costs.