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August Events at Penllergare Valley Woods

Explore August events at Penllergare Valley Woods, including wildlife walks, Nature Club, conservation sessions, painting workshops and solar observing.

Junior Wildlife Walk

Join our Junior Wildlife Walk at Penllergare Valley Woods. Discover bugs, beetles and mini-beasts while helping record local wildlife through citizen science.

Solar Observing

Join the Swansea Astronomical Society for a free, hands-on Solar Observing session. SAFELY observe the Sun through custom-filtered telescopes and meet local astronomers outside the Penllergare observatory.

Butterfly Count 

Join us for our FREE guided Butterfly Count on Wednesday, 5th August 2026. Enjoy a gentle 2.2 km walk, contribute to citizen science, and learn how to spot local species.

Paint Along like Bob Ross with Little Tree Studio

Channel your inner Bob Ross this August! Join Little Tree Studio at Penllergare Valley Woods for a relaxed, beginner-friendly paint-along morning.

Summer Litter Pick

Join us at Penllergare Valley Woods for a family-friendly Summer Litter Pick on Tuesday 28th July from 10am–12pm! All equipment is provided, just bring sturdy shoes and a water bottle.

Volunteer Horticultural Specialists Wanted

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our friendly team and help care for the beautiful Walled Garden at Penllergaer Valley Woods. Read on to find out how you can get involved!

Celebrating our Green Flag Award for 2026

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Penllergare Valley Woods has retained its prestigious Green Flag Award for 2026! Read more about this fantastic achievement and what it means for our beautiful green space.

Rose Experts Return to Penllergare

We were thrilled to welcome back experts from the world-renowned David Austin Roses for a masterclass in our Walled Garden! Find out about our heritage partnership as we prepare for our grand public opening next Spring.

Conservation Assistant (Graduate Internship)