Day of Action
Event details
Date
About the event
Organisations and community groups across Herefordshire will be running activities to highlight the issues affecting our watercourses, take action to improve them for nature and celebrate the wildlife which relies upon them.
Locations of all activities and events
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Activity
Free Bus Day in the Wye Valley!
On Saturday 6th September, hop on board and enjoy free unlimited travel on bus routes 65 and 69 – forming a circular journey between Chepstow and Monmouth through the stunning Wye Valley.
Whether you're a local looking to explore your doorstep or a visitor seeking a car-free adventure, this is the perfect opportunity to experience one of the most beautiful bus routes in the UK – completely free of charge.
These scenic routes wind through breathtaking river valleys, rolling hills, ancient woodlands and historic villages. Stop off for a riverside walk, a visit to a local café, or pop by one of the other activities involved in the Day of Action!
No tickets, no fuss – just turn up and travel!
65 Bus Timetable: 65-timetable-20250527-5634ef76.pdf
69 Bus Timetable: 69-timetable-20240901-649839fe.pdf
Organised by Newport Bus. The free bus is being supported by the Wye Valley National Landscape and Monmouthshire County Council
River Lugg Moth Survey and Breakfast Bap, Marden, 9-10am
Join us to see which moths have been active overnight and enjoy a breakfast bap! Marden Church. Family friendly. Organised by the Marden branch of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust.
Survey of Brook Flora and Fauna, Canon Pyon, 10am to 12pm
We’ll be surveying the playing field boundaries, banks of the brook and the adjacent meadow to gather information to support future plans. This will allow us consider ideas such as increasing tree and shrub planting along the western border, widening the stream banks to increase on-line storage during periods of high flow as well as planting of water tolerant plants. Identify non-native and invasive plant species. Family friendly. Organised by Pyons Group Parish Council
Booking via PGPC Website: Pyonsgroupparishcouncil.gov.uk
What Lurks Beneath, Llanishen, 10am - 12pm
Come and find out what's living in the stream at Woolpitch Wood!
Ever wondered what lurks under the rocks in the stream at the bottom of the Wood? Now's your chance to catch, take a look at and find out more about the creatures you find. We will also have a go at testing the water quality and see what impact that has on the creatures you find. For ages 11-16yrs. Organised by Wye Valley National Landscape.
Repair Café, Chepstow, 10am – 1pm
Bring along your broken or damaged item and our volunteer repairers will try to fix it, for free. You can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and chat to your fellow neighbours while you wait. We’ll even show you how it is done too if you like! The best way to reuse and recycle there is.
Upcycle, Station Road, Chepstow, NP16 5PF Organised by Repair Café Chepstow
Riverfly Survey, Mansel Lacy, 10am to 12pm
Join Herefordshire Wildlife Trust in undertaking a riverfly survey. One of our Riverfly Monitors will collect a sample of aquatic invertebrates from the Yazor Brook and explain how to identify 8 groups of riverfly. This data feeds into the Riverfly Partnership and the Environment Agency’s knowledge of our local rivers and their health, whilst also being an important tool to detect pollution incidents. Family friendly. Organised by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
Booking - details to follow
Invisible Traces: Tracking the Impact of Climate Change on Invertebrates Through eDNA. Trellech,10am to 12 noon
Wet Meadow, Trellech, Monmouthshire, NP25 4AX.
Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring how environmental DNA (eDNA) can help us monitor the impacts of climate change on invertebrate biodiversity.
Invertebrates such as bees, butterflies, and the iconic noble chafer beetle play essential roles in ecosystems—but their populations are increasingly affected by changing climate patterns. eDNA offers a powerful tool for detecting shifts in emergence timing and for identifying species newly arriving in an area, helping us monitor and respond to ecological change.
In this session, we’ll begin with a short talk introducing: what eDNA is and how it works; how eDNA can detect species presence from soil, water, and surfaces; why it’s a powerful tool for tracking changes in invertebrate communities over time.
After the talk, we’ll head outdoors to demonstrate and take part in eDNA sampling techniques designed to capture traces left behind by target invertebrates, including bees, woodland butterflies, and noble chafer beetles. Organised by The eDNA Consultancy
Booking details to follow
Wellington Walk, Wellington Village HR4 8AZ, 10.30- 11.45am
A walk to see recently dug scrapes (shallow pools) and new tree planting just outside the village. These interventions have been designed to reduce flooding downstream and increase biodiversity.
Tour of Dôl-Wen (off-grid smallholding),Tintern, 10.30am
Join Matt and Freyja for a tour of their low-impact, off-grid smallholding, currently in the process of being built. A 4-acre site recently planted with coppice, hedges, orchards, a food forest, and in the process of establishing infrastructure to support a 100% off-grid family home. Organised by Matt & Freyja Dunn
Further details: Postcode: NP16 7NX. Bus 69 stops immediately outside the site (stop name ‘The Old Station’, near Tintern). If you’re driving, there is a car park at The Old Station.
Note there is no running water, no toilet, no shelter and no shade, so please come prepared for the weather. There are toilets and a café at The Old Station.
We are the track across the main road from The Old Station — the entrance is visible from the bus stop; the first gate immediately on the right as you look up the track.
