Yesterday we told you a bit about the story and achievements at RSPB Cors Ddyga (formally knows as RSPB Malltraeth Marsh). If you would like to refresh your mind, please have a look to the last blog here:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/community/getinvolved/volunteering/b/volunteering-blog/archive/2017/07/14/a-new-chapter-at-rpsb-cors-ddyga.aspx
Today we would like to delve deeper into the history of the reserve and let you know how you could volunteer to support our more practical conservation work.
To begin with, if you are keen on archaeology, you might be keen to know that we’re looking to develop a small team of 4-6 local history enthusiasts to research, maintain, and raise awareness of the historic features at RSPB Cors Ddyga. This reserve has a wealth of historic features including the Berw Colliery Scheduled Ancient Monument, which provides an additional avenue of interest to the wildlife importance of the reserve, especially to the local community
By developing the habitats and visitor trails on the reserve we would like to:
Without the help of a team of enthusiastic volunteers we certainly wouldn’t be able to half as much of the work to bring the nature of the reserve to life.
CADW will provide training for volunteers on how to assess the condition of the buildings and how to maintain them. RSPB Cymru will provide training on leading walks and the research will be all your own.
On the other hand, if you feel passionate about nature, the next role may suit you better. We require Reserve Volunteers to help with habitat management and reserve maintenance on our north Wales wetland reserves, which include RSPB Valley Wetlands and RSPB Cors Ddyga on Anglesey and RSPB Morfa Dinlle in Gwynedd. Tasks include controlling invasive non-native plants, hay cutting, fencing, track maintenance and nest-box building. This can be muddy work but is very rewarding. You would be part of a cheerful team that meet weekly and you get to work with some of the finest wildlife on Anglesey!
And last but not least we’re also on the lookout for a handyperson who is more than welcome to join the team! If you have electrical, plumbing, building or carpentry skills, please get in touch!
If you’d like to join our volunteering family at RSPB Cors Ddyga, please visit www.rspb.org/Volunteering and discover how you can make a difference by becoming an RSPB Cymru volunteer.
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For any further information about volunteering in north Wales please contact RSPB Cymru’s Community and Volunteer Development Officer, Eva Vazquez on eva.vazquezgarcia@rspb.org.uk / 01248 672850. We would like to thank the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for its support in making these volunteering opportunities possible.
Tomorrow we will have an interesting interview with one of our valuable volunteers of RSPB Cors Ddyga.