Elan Links Events & Volunteering Opportunities

Come and join us looking for one of our rarer butterflies in the uplands of the Elan Valley.

The Large Heath butterfly can be found near cotton grass in damp places.

We are looking for volunteers to come and hopefully help count them.

The session will require walking in difficult terrain, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

For more information and to book please contact bonna.williams@elanvalley.org.uk.

or phone 01597 811527

Free activities, workshops and talks exploring the natural world and wellbeing.

Events include:

Uses of Local Herbs Talk

Elan Calls Book Launch

Healing with Earth's Treasures Talk

Nature Day - including drop in whittling and discovering local species with nature experts

Mindful Walk

Introduction to Cycling

Learn about some of the herbs found in the Elan Valley, from expert Sally Owen in an evening talk. Discover what is a herb, how they have been used throughout our history, their potential role in wellness today and the joys of getting outside to identify them.

Drop in. Minimum age 16, children must be supervised. For more information email: beth.rees@elanvalley.org.uk

Elan Naturiol: Sgwrs am Ddefnydd Perlysiau Lleol

Internationally exhibited artist Marcelo Sánchez-Camus will be launching his new book, Elan Calls. Marcelo was a previous artist in residence in the Elan Valley, and created this book as an alternative walking guide to the valley. Join us for an exciting day/afternoon to launch the book which includes live music, readings of the book and a self-driven tour of the valley.

Drop in. No minimum age, but children must be supervised. For more information email: beth.rees@elanvalley.org.uk

Join Lauren D'Silva to explore the healing energy of crystals. This will be an interactive session where you'll be invited to handle some of the crystals and participate in a couple of short practical exercises and visualisations to experience the power of crystals for yourself.

Lauren is Principal of Touchstones School of Crystal Therapy and Chair of the Affiliation of Crystal Healing Organisations.

Drop in. Minimum age 12, children must be supervised. For more information email: beth.rees@elanvalley.org.uk

Join us at the Old Hospital Site in the Elan Village for a day surrounded by nature. Join local experts on a bio-blitz and see what interesting and exciting species you can find in Cwnch Woods. Or try your hand at whittling, with expert Jenny Dingle to help you learn how to shape wood!

Drop in. Children must be supervised. Minimum age 10. For more information contact beth.rees@elanvalley.org.uk

Diwrnod Natur

Hen Safle’r Ysbyty, Pentref Elan

Come and enjoy the natural environment of the Elan Valley in a new, relaxing way. Join Tommy Carr for a sensory “Mindful Walk” through Penbont Woods and experience the Japanese concept of “Forest Bathing” which will rejuvenate you and give you a better appreciation of the wonderful outdoors. 

Booking required. Minimum age 8, children must be supervised. For more information and to book a place email: beth.rees@elanvalley.org.uk

Taith Gerdded Ymwybyddiaeth Ofalgar

Maes Parcio Penbont

Explore the Elan Valley by bike on a Breeze ride with local champion, Pippa Boss. In the morning join a family ride along the Elan Valley Trail and in the afternoon an introductory women’s mountain bike adventure.

Minimum age 5 for the family trail (U5 on trailer or bike seat), 16 for women’s afternoon ride. Children must be supervised.

Booking required. For more information and to book a place email: beth.rees@elanvalley.org.uk

Read the plan here:

Come and join us for a few hours of discovery in an unspoilt corner of the Claerwen Valley.

We will be recording as much of the flora and fauna as possible.

The day includes some walking, but mostly on paths and sheep paths.

We hope to find a wide range of bog plants and a good range of butterflies, dragon and damsel-flies

This area has rarely been surveyed so this will produce useful data both for the BSBI atlas project and the Elan Links project.

No experience is necessary, we have experts on hand to share their knowledge and expertise.