Cambridge Nature Festival 2024
25th May – 30th June
A celebration of the nature on our doorstep!
'Six Inches of Soil' tells the inspiring story of three young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, our health and provide for local communities. Regenerative farming techniques work in harmony with, rather than against nature. It focuses on …
Join one of the Ouse Fen wardens, for a walk around the newest reedbeds where Bitterns are making their homes. An evening dusk walk is one of the best times to experience booming Bitterns. There is also the potential to see sky dancing Marsh Harriers, plus lots more. You will also see how Hanson and …
Discover different drop-in crafts around the Wimpole Estate inspired by nature, land, and landscape art. Create your own insect puppets, collage wildflower meadows, and cherry blossom trees to take home, and help us create large-scale pieces to share with visitors in weeks to come. Crafts will take place in The Stables, Wimpole Hall, the Walled …
Come and join us at for the Cambridge Nature Festival Launch event! Free! 25th May 2024, 11-3pm. 11am - Wildflower Walk with Ray 12 noon - Ancient Tree walk with Kenny 2pm - Storytelling with Marion Leeper Green wood working demonstrations. Fantastical Forest. Nature Soundscape. Nature based creative opportunities. Stalls from a …
Pond dipping at Wicken Fen 10:30-11:15, 11:45-12:30, 13:30-14:15, 14:45-15:30
Join the reserve warden at Fen Drayton Lakes for an evening guided walk to discover the birds, mammals, insects and flowers using the reserve at this exciting time of year. We will stay out until dusk when there's a chance of seeing bats and owls. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts of all levels, this will be …
Gentle guided walk to learn about summer wild flowers at Wandlebury Country Park. Led by a knowledgeable guide who will help you to identify wild flowers using features such as colour, form and habitat. Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. Meet at the large noticeboard in the car park. Free event, suggested donation …
Gentle guided walk to learn about summer wild flowers at Wandlebury Country Park. Led by a knowledgeable guide who will help you to identify wild flowers using features such as colour, form and habitat. Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. Meet at the large noticeboard in the car park.
www.cambsgeology.org 15 spaces. Pre-booking necessary.
Using willow harvested from the reserve during our winter habitat management work, try your hand at making a woven garden obelisk using traditional methods. You will be able to take your obelisk home with you for growing climbing plants in your garden. Tools and equipment will be provided and no previous willow weaving experience …
Wildlife walks around the nature reserve (12-1pm) Colonel Spanky's Dawn Patrol will entertain us with their funky music! (1-2pm) Cambridge Puppetry Club (2-3pm) - childrens' stories about the creatures that live in Logan's Meadow and the children can make their own frog puppet! Butterfly Conservation - learn about the amazing world of moths and butterflies, …