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        • The Friends of Bute Park

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Volunteer

First published 28th May, 2020

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20 May

🙂 100 trees are to be planted in @buteparkcardiff creating a new orchard and replacing 50 trees damaged by vandals last year 😟 The planting follows a community-led fundraising campaign set up in the wake of the vandalism 🙂 Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/jNAjF

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23 May

Come and meet the Love Where You Live team!
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Moth Watch 2022 Saturday 2 July (9.30 - 12.00) But Moth Watch 2022 Saturday 2 July (9.30 - 12.00) Bute Park Visitor Centre https://bute-park.com/major_event/moth-watch/ Learn more about moth trapping and surveying - Open the traps - Identify and record the moths caught - Moth themed arts and crafts • Free family-friendly session • Drop in 9.30 to 12.00 • Suitable for age 5+ • Children must be accompanied by an adult www.butterfly-conservation.org/in-your-area/south-wales-branch Meet at the Bute Park Visitor Centre, Cardiff. CF10 3DX @ButeParkCommunityOrchard #ButeParkCommunityOrchard #ButeParkTrees #ButeParkArboretum #TreetOfTheWeek #WildCardiff #LoveButePark #WalesNatureWeek
*Notice nature in Bute Park* Song Thrush The song *Notice nature in Bute Park* Song Thrush The song thrush is a familiar garden visitor that has a beautiful and loud song. It is smaller and browner than a mistle thrush with smaller spotting. Its habit of repeating song phrases distinguish it from singing blackbirds. Send in photos of what you see on your next visit to butepark@cardiff.gov.uk Photo by Lauren Parry #ButePark #LoveButePark #Cardiff #LearnAtButePark
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Happy Summer Solstice! In the Northern Hemisphere, Happy Summer Solstice! In the Northern Hemisphere, the June solstice (aka summer solstice) occurs when the Sun reaches its highest and northernmost points in the sky. It marks the start of summer in the northern half of the globe. The word “solstice” comes from Latin solstitium—from sol (Sun) and stitium (still or stopped). #SummerSolstice #ButePark
W/E Sun 26.06.2022, Bute Park will be locked at 21 W/E Sun 26.06.2022, Bute Park will be locked at 21.00 each evening. RWCMD entrance & Millennium Bridge open for through route only. #ButePark #Cardiff #WorkingForCardiff #Lovewhereyoulive #LoveButePark
Treet of the Week! 🌳 This week we would like t Treet of the Week! 🌳 This week we would like to introduce you to our wonderful Wingnut tree (Pterocarya x rehderiana) Large and fast-growing, often with a short trunk and broad crown. Grey, ridged bark. Dark green, pinnate leaves turning yellow. Tiny-flowered catkins followed by nutlet strings. This species comes from the Caucasus Mountains and northern Iran and was introduced to Britain in 1782 Can you find this tree in Bute Park? 📸 Ranger Rachel #TreetoftheWeek #ButeParkTrees #LoveButePark #buteparkarboretum
Step into the light After a sellout first year, Step into the light After a sellout first year, we are thrilled to be bringing back the award-winning Christmas trail, with a host of dazzling new illuminations in tow. Christmas At Bute Park! This year, the trail is set to shine brighter than ever before. Experience the magic with your family, as you wind your way through epic lasers, neon trees, flickering flames, and so much more. Tickets are on sale 29th June, 9AM. Sign up today - https://christmasatbutepark.com & receive a limited 20% off your ticket AND the chance to win: A Family Ticket £50 credit to spend at Christmas at Bute Park PLUS free marshmallows to roast on the light trails fire pits!
*Notice nature in Bute Park* Scarlet tiger moth c *Notice nature in Bute Park* Scarlet tiger moth caterpillar turns into one of our most tropical looking moths. Can be found in damp habitats where comfrey and nettles grow. Send in photos of what you see on your next visit to butepark@cardiff.gov.uk #ButePark #LoveButePark #Cardiff #LearnAtButePark
Thanks to Servini's and their customers for this m Thanks to Servini's and their customers for this month's donation of £222.30! . 10p from all hot drinks bought from the café is donated to the Bute Park Improvement Project Scheme - Bute Park Percussion and Play Project was launched this month! Thanks to those who have donated so far! 🔍🥁🎼🎹 @serviniscafe #serviniscafe @servinisatthesummerhouse #servinisatthesummerhouse
Thanks to Servini's and their customers for this m Thanks to Servini's and their customers for this month's donation of £222.30! . 10p from all hot drinks bought from the café is donated to the Bute Park Improvement Project Scheme - Bute Park Percussion and Play Project was launched this month! Thanks to those who have donated so far! 🔍🥁🎼🎹 @serviniscafe #serviniscafe @servinisatthesummerhouse #servinisatthesummerhouse
Noticing Nature in Bute Park 🦋 The Banded demo Noticing Nature in Bute Park 🦋 The Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens). A species of damselfly often found along watercourses, such a streams and rivers. This particular individual you see in the photo, was spotted by our Ranger along the canal, near Lady Bute Bridge. Send in photos of what you see on your next visit to butepark@cardiff.gov.uk 📸 Ranger Rachel #NoticingNature #ButeParkWildlife #LoveButePark #WildCardiff
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