Welcome To Our Woods

19/06/2026

🌳🐌 Discover Blaenrhondda Park's Hidden Wildlife! 🌿🐦
Join Welcome to Our Woods, Generation Rhondda and Grow Rhondda for a fun afternoon of nature, wellbeing and outdoor activities at Blaenrhondda Park on Saturday 4th July, 2pm–4pm .

🌼 Including a special Nature Ramble with walk leader Lee Williams
Meet at the park for 2pm, ready to leave at 2:15pm for a gentle 2-mile walk around Blaenrhondda. Enjoy the fresh air, discover local plant life, and learn more about the beautiful landscape right on our doorstep. Suitable for anyone who enjoys nature, walking and spending time outdoors. 🌿🚶‍♀️🌼

Other Activities on the day include:
🪵 Traditional green woodworking demonstrations
🎨 Nature crafts and hands-on activities
🧘 Wellbeing and mindfulness in nature
🦋 Wildlife discovery and species spotting

Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, keen walker, curious family, or simply looking for something different to do, there's something for everyone. Fun for all ages and a great way to connect with nature, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors together.

📍 Blaenrhondda Park
📅 Saturday 4th July
⏰ 2pm–4pm (walk departs at 2:15pm)

Come and explore, create, learn and connect as we celebrate the wildlife, wellbeing and natural beauty of Blaenrhondda Park. 🌿🦋🌳

Black Mountains College Valleys Kids - Penyrenglyn Project WILD PLAY - Generation Rhondda Hope Church Rhondda Social Striders Walking Group Social Strollers and Snails
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18/06/2026

🌿 Invasive Species Week is back! | 22–28 June 2026 🌿
This annual campaign raises awareness of invasive non-native species and the simple actions we can all take to help protect our local environment. One of the most widespread invasive plants in our area is Himalayan Balsam, which can quickly dominate riverbanks, woodlands and pathways, crowding out native plants and reducing biodiversity.
As part of Invasive Species Week, Welcome to Our Woods is inviting the community to get involved in two local Big Balsam Bash events in Cwm Saerbren Woodland:

🌱 Tuesday 23 June | 10:00am–2:00pm
In collaboration with A River for all
📍 Ty Pren Roundhouse, Treherbert

🌱 Thursday 25 June | 10:30am–12:30pm
In collaboration with Social Strollers and Snails Walking Group
📍 Ty Pren Roundhouse, Treherbert

Both events are an opportunity to:
✔ Help tackle Himalayan Balsam before it sets seed
✔ Learn about invasive species and their impact on local habitats
✔ Enjoy time outdoors in the woodlands
✔ Meet like-minded people and make a positive difference in your community

No previous experience is needed. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing, sturdy footwear and gardening gloves if you have them.

☕ Light refreshments will be available.

Together we can help protect our rivers, woodlands and wildlife for future generations.

📧 Please DM for more information or email: [email protected]
Lee Williams Black Mountains College The National Lottery Community Fund/ Cronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol Valleys Kids - Penyrenglyn Project Plastic For Purpose Interlink RCT Generation Rhondda WILD PLAY - Generation Rhondda Grow Rhondda Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Keep Wales Tidy - Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus

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16/06/2026

🐌🌿 Join the Thursday Social Snails Big Balsam Bash! 🌿🐌
22–28 June is Invasive Species Week, and we're doing our bit to protect the beautiful Cwm Saerbren woodlands by tackling one of the UK's most invasive plants – Himalayan Balsam.
Join the Social Strollers and Snails Walking Group and Welcome to Our Woods for a friendly community conservation session, combining a gentle walk with hands-on action to help stop the spread of this invasive species before it sets seed.
Himalayan Balsam spreads rapidly along rivers, paths and woodland edges, crowding out native wildflowers and reducing biodiversity. By removing it now, we can help create more space for native plants, insects and wildlife to thrive.

📅 Thursday 25th June 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Ty Pren Roundhouse, Treherbert, CF42 5HU
(Behind Treherbert Train Station)

Whether you're a regular walker, nature lover, or simply looking to give something back to your community, everyone is welcome. It's a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, meet new people and make a real difference to the local landscape.

☕ Light refreshments provided
🚶 Friendly social walk
🌿 Hands-on conservation activity
💚 Help improve your local woodland for people and wildlife

Please bring:
✔️ Sturdy footwear
✔️ Long sleeves and trousers
✔️ Gardening gloves (if you have them)
✔️ Waterproofs (just in case!)
✔️ Water and sun cream
No experience is necessary — we'll provide guidance, tools and a warm welcome.
Together, we can help stop the spread and protect Cwm Saerbren for future generations.

Can't make Thursday?
We're also running a larger Big Balsam Bash session on Tuesday 23rd June, 10am–2pm, so there are plenty of opportunities during Invasive Species Week to get involved and help tackle Himalayan Balsam in Cwm Saerbren.
📧 For more information, send us a message or email: [email protected]

Lee Williams Black Mountains College The National Lottery Community Fund/ Cronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol Valleys Kids - Penyrenglyn Project Plastic For Purpose Interlink RCT Generation Rhondda WILD PLAY - Generation Rhondda Grow Rhondda Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Keep Wales Tidy - Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus

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14/06/2026

🌿💚 Join the Big Balsam Bash in Cwm Saerbren! 💚🌿

Welcome to Our Woods is teaming up with A River for all to tackle one of the UK's most invasive plant species – Himalayan Balsam.

This fast-spreading non-native plant crowds out native wildflowers, damages habitats and reduces biodiversity along our rivers, woodlands and paths. By pulling it before it sets seed, we can help protect our local environment and keep our woodlands thriving.

📅 Tuesday 23 June 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Ty Pren Roundhouse, Treherbert, CF42 5HU
(Behind Treherbert Train Station)

Whether you can stay for the whole session or just lend a hand for an hour, your support will make a real difference.

Please bring:
✔️ Sturdy footwear
✔️ Long sleeves and trousers
✔️ Gardening gloves (if you have them)
✔️ Waterproofs (just in case!)
✔️ Water, sun cream and a sense of adventure

This is a family-friendly volunteering opportunity and a great way to spend time outdoors, meet new people and help care for the local landscape.

Together, we can stop the spread and protect the beautiful Cwm Saerbren woodland and river corridor for future generations.

For more information please send a DM or email: [email protected]

Black Mountains College The National Lottery Community Fund/ Cronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol Valleys Kids - Penyrenglyn Project Plastic For Purpose Interlink RCT Generation Rhondda WILD PLAY - Generation Rhondda Grow Rhondda Lee Williams Keep Wales Tidy - Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales
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09/06/2026

An educational day today with our volunteers and students learning rope techniques for tree work and climbing. And some more bird boxes being built ready for sales.

Pop along to an on track volunteering session at the old brewery site, across Treherbert train tracks every Tuesday 10am-3pm, make new friends, learn new skills, and be a "landscape steward" for your local area.

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

🌿 Plenty happening for families in the Upper Rhondda this Saturday! 🌿

Why not make a day of it? Start the morning with a WILD PLAY - Generation Rhondda family session at Blaenrhondda from 10am-12pm, then head down to Crop Cycle Treherbert for their Have a Grow community open day from 10am–3pm.

Enjoy a premium cup of coffee from Crop Cycle Coffee while the children wind down after a morning outdoors in their polytunnel, surrounded by beautiful community-grown plants and greenery. A chance for parents to recharge, relax and soak up the atmosphere while the little ones enjoy the space.

A perfect family day out in the Rhondda 🌿☕

04/06/2026

This Saturday 6th June, come and join WILD PLAY - Generation Rhondda for a FREE family morning session 10am, Blaenrhondda Park