A brand new booklet to planting for pollinators has been released and it is brimful of great ideas and top tips. Botanic Garden's science team has provided expert advice for a booklet detailing some of the top plants for pollinators to guide growers on what to plant throughout the year. There are also tips on … Continue reading Bee Friendly
Environment
Webinar invitation: Welsh Landscapes for Rare Bumblebees – Thursday 15th July 2021 at 10:30-12:00
Please see this Webinar information (Bilingual) to present the key findings of 'Welsh Landscapes for Rare Bumblebees'. The project focused on collating up-to-date records across Wales for seven rare and priority bumblebee species* and used this data to identify rare bumblebee hotspots across Wales, to analyse their preferred habitats and landscapes, to identify priority areas … Continue reading Webinar invitation: Welsh Landscapes for Rare Bumblebees – Thursday 15th July 2021 at 10:30-12:00
WBKA webinar on Climate Change – 29th April
The next WBKA webinar will be at 7.30pm on Thursday 29th April when Professor Gareth Wyn Jones will be talking about Climate Change. Climate Change is a topic we focussed on in a recent edition of the Welsh Beekeeper Magazine. It affects us all in so many ways and, as beekeepers, we are also keenly … Continue reading WBKA webinar on Climate Change – 29th April
Inclement weather forecast!
Despite the dry day thus far across many parts of Wales, there is some rain in the forecast at times tonight and over the next few days into the weekend ,which will be good news for many. However, some of the rain is expected to be heavy with perhaps thunder at times. Latest information indicates … Continue reading Inclement weather forecast!
Weather Warning!
The Met Office is warning of strong winds for late Sunday and the early hours of Monday, with evidence of a significant storm developing. Please see the Met Office update here and ensure you check their severe weather warnings throughout the weekend for updates. In view of the above, we strongly recommend that you ensure … Continue reading Weather Warning!