Cambridge Nature Festival 2024
25th May – 30th June
A celebration of the nature on our doorstep!
Join our Collections Coordinator, Margeaux Apple, to hear the stories of trees in the Botanic Garden. Normal garden admission applies. 10 spaces. Trees of the Botanic Garden Guided Walk - Cambridge Botanic Garden
This year we will be look at the Conduit along Brookside and the Botanic Garden frontage, and along New Bit and Vicar's Brook towards Coe Fen. St Mary's School have very kindly given us permission to base ourselves in their garden adjacent to the Bateman Street entrance to the Botanic Garden. This …
Bat Punt Safaris | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants (wildlifebcn.org) BOOKING ESSENTIAL The Wildlife Trust (BCN)'s annual river Cam bat punts with Scudamore's provide one of the most exciting evening experiences of summer on the river in Cambridge. Enjoy a unique experience setting off just before dusk. Hand held bat detectors pick up …
Saturday 15th June - Evening event to set up moth traps. Sunday 16th June - Early morning moth identification session Times / location TBC
Saturday 15th June - Evening event to set up moth traps. Sunday 16th June - Early morning moth identification session Times / location TBC
10am till 3pm (lunch 1 hour) We will be offering you the chance to try and catch a fish supported by a licensed coach. All tackle and bait will be provided as well as a seat to fish from. We will have some pond dipping equipment out with identification charts, hopefully with support from the Environment …
Short, guided walk to this historic and rare chalk grassland: a County Wildlife site it is one of only two sites with records of Man Orchids https://www.hheco.co.uk/whatson/2024/naturefestwalkhaslingfield Booking not required Meet on foot at the bottom of Quarry Lane (off School Lane/Back Lane) Haslingfield. Close parking available in Chestnut Close or on the …
Looking to stretch your legs and learn more about the history of Wimpole Estate? Then this walk is for you! Join us on Sunday mornings for an educational walk and talk on the history of Wimpole, its landscape, history and people. Suitable for Adults. Walkers should wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. Our History …
Learn about the great gardeners of the past who have helped shape Wimpole's pleasure grounds, discover this season's most notable new arrivals and hear about our plans for future growth in the gardens. As part of this tour you'll be guided around our four-and-a-half-acre walled garden before being taken behind the scenes to see …
Each week the Wednesday Walk takes in a different route, varying in distance and taking in different highlights around the estate. Our walks are usually between 3 - 5 miles, and take 1-2 hours depending on walking speed. Suitable for Adults. Walkers should wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. Our Wednesday Walks are between 3 …
Learn about the great gardeners of the past who have helped shape Wimpole's pleasure grounds, discover this season's most notable new arrivals and hear about our plans for future growth in the gardens. As part of this tour you'll be guided around our four-and-a-half-acre walled garden before being taken behind the scenes to see the …
Little Acorns in the Gardens | National Trust : Join us for a fun-filled morning of digging, planting, and crafting activities, and learn a bit about the various plants and wildlife in Wimpole's beautiful gardens. The event will be run by a team of Wimpole staff and volunteers, and will include exciting stories, catchy songs, …
Friends of the Cam River Rights Festival takes place every year on Midsummer's Day - June 21st 4 pm to 9.30. With the River Rights Declaration at 6pm. Location: Jesus Green between Jesus Lock and the tennis courts Free / No booking required - Space is pretty much unlimited. Up to 150 people have come …
CAA: The Mysteries of the Ice Volcanoes | CAA (cambridgeastronomicalassociation.com) £4 (annual family membership) Join our Guest Speaker, Will Joyce to discover more about the latest discoveries and theories about Ice Volcanoes. Will has presented introductory, intermediate and advanced astronomy and planetary science talks and short courses for many years, to schools, the public and …
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Bat Punt Safaris | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants (wildlifebcn.org) BOOKING ESSENTIAL The Wildlife Trust (BCN)'s annual river Cam bat punts with Scudamore's provide one of the most exciting evening experiences of summer on the river in Cambridge. Enjoy a unique experience setting off just before dusk. Hand held bat detectors pick up …
Don't miss this year's Zoology Live! with a whole host of family activities happening in the Museum, plus some city centre wildlife walks that you can book onto running during the day. Watch this space for all the details. All activities and Museum entry FREE. Zoology Live! 2024 | Museum of Zoology (cam.ac.uk) …
Events at Wimpole Estate (nationaltrust.org.uk) Join Ranger Chris on a guided walk through Wimpole Estate’s parkland. A chance to learn more about the flora and fauna who call the Estate their home, as well as the work undertaken to protect and care for their habitats. This walk will focus on wildflower and tree identification, with …
Bat Punt Safaris | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants (wildlifebcn.org) BOOKING ESSENTIAL The Wildlife Trust (BCN)'s annual river Cam bat punts with Scudamore's provide one of the most exciting evening experiences of summer on the river in Cambridge. Enjoy a unique experience setting off just before dusk. Hand held bat detectors pick up …
Looking to stretch your legs and learn more about the history of Wimpole Estate? Then this walk is for you! Join us on Sunday mornings for an educational walk and talk on the history of Wimpole, its landscape, history and people. Suitable for Adults. Walkers should wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. Our History Strolls …
The Great Fen - Cambridge Botanic Garden £5 plus admission Listen to Henry Stanier from the Wildlife Trust talk about fenlands and the Great Fen Project, one of the largest restoration projects of its type in Europe.
Gentle guided walk around the beautiful Country Park to learn about native trees. Led by a knowledgeable guide who will help you to identify tree species using features such as bark, leaves, flowers and fruits. Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. Meet at the large noticeboard in the car park. Free event, …
Learn about the great gardeners of the past who have helped shape Wimpole's pleasure grounds, discover this season's most notable new arrivals and hear about our plans for future growth in the gardens. As part of this tour you'll be guided around our four-and-a-half-acre walled garden before being taken behind the scenes to see the …
Join us on an early morning guided nature walk around the Garden and indulge in the unique opportunity to explore the plants and their associated wildlife before anyone else arrives £5 - doesn't include entry to the garden Early Morning Nature Wander - Cambridge Botanic Garden
Free with admission (National Trust Members free). Donations welcome. No booking required, just pick up a ticket at the Visitor Welcome Centre Each week the Wednesday Walk takes in a different route, varying in distance and taking in different highlights around the estate. Our walks are usually between 3 - 5 miles, and take 1-2 …
Learn about the great gardeners of the past who have helped shape Wimpole's pleasure grounds, discover this season's most notable new arrivals and hear about our plans for future growth in the gardens. As part of this tour you'll be guided around our four-and-a-half-acre walled garden before being taken behind the scenes to see the …
Outdoor adventures at Wicken Fen, for pre-school children who enjoy getting grubby. Seasonal activities, crafts and stories for children aged 2-5 years, with an accompanying adult. £7 per child. Booking essential. Mucky Pups | National Trust £7 per child - Booking essential, see weblink above for link to booking website or call 0344 …
Bat Punt Safaris | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants (wildlifebcn.org) BOOKING ESSENTIAL The Wildlife Trust (BCN)'s annual river Cam bat punts with Scudamore's provide one of the most exciting evening experiences of summer on the river in Cambridge. Enjoy a unique experience setting off just before dusk. Hand held bat detectors …
Cambridge Young Astronomers is for 7-11 year olds - This month we will talk all about how rockets work and hopefully have some demonstrations and the chance to build your own small, safe chemical rocket! Even more fun than usual this month as we hope to build some working rockets in addition to hearing all …
Coton Orchard Bioblitz Free! www.cotonorchard.com/bioblitz.html Come and explore the huge variety of wildlife in one of the UK's oldest and largest orchards! Undisturbed by ploughing or pesticides for decades, the mix of fruit trees, meadow, hedgerows, wild scrub and copse, makes this vestige of the county’s orchard heritage home to a rich community of flora …
Location to be announced Cost: Free To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bourn-brook-balsam-bash-2024-tickets-882491916077?aff=oddtdtcreator Himalayan Balsam is a pretty but highly invasive non-native annual plant that spreads rapidly along waterways and degrades habitat. Help Cam Valley Forum eradicate it from a stretch of the Bourn Brook. Training and tools provided. Number of spaces: 25 Suitable for 16+ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bourn-brook-balsam-bash-2024-tickets-882491916077?aff=oddtdtcreator
Looking to stretch your legs and learn more about the history of Wimpole Estate? Then this walk is for you! Join us on Sunday mornings for an educational walk and talk on the history of Wimpole, its landscape, history and people. Suitable for Adults. Walkers should wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. Our History Strolls …