Make a difference (MAD) Weekend
8 activities, 2 days, 1 big BBQ and bucket loads of fun!
Join scores of other volunteers for this exciting 2-day event in celebration of the Snowdonia Society’s 50th anniversary. Events begin on Friday 29 and end on Saturday 30 September. All activities are intended to help protect the natural beauty of the Snowdonia National Park.
Free for every volunteer that takes part!
From tree planting and habitat box building to invasive species clearance a river clean ups, expect plenty of activities across Snowdonia to really Make A Difference (MAD) over the two days.
FREE big BBQ with live folk music and a mythological walk to the home of the Welsh Dragon as part of the evening programme on the Friday.
There is also the opportunity to camp overnight at Craflwyn, one of the most beautiful places in Eryri.
Expect plenty of practical conservation activities in partnership with the National Trust, Keep Wales Tidy, North Wales Wildlife Trust and more.
Activities include:
- Invasive species clearance
- Wetland maintenance
- River clean up
- Snowdon litter mission
- Footpath maintenance
- Reptile survey
… as well as a Mythological Nature walk on the Friday afternoon and an evening of music, food and entertainment in one of the most beautiful locations in Snowdonia.
Please note that there will be free transport to/from Bangor on the Saturday for those only able to make it for one day.
Timetable:
Friday
10:30am – 11:30am – Welcome & introductions
11:30am – 3:30pm – Volunteer activities (various – see website)
4:00pm – 5:30pm – Mythological walk to Dinas Emrys
6:00 pm – BIG BBQ and unplugged folk music
*Camping overnight at Craflwyn (free)
Saturday
8:30am – 9:30am – Breakfast for campers
8:30am – 9:30am – Forest mindfulness session
10:00am – 3:30pm – Volunteer activities (various – see website)
10:00am – 4:00pm – Snowdon litter mission
4:00pm – END
Register online at: https://form.jotformeu.com/72344120119344
We hope to see you there!
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