Cambridge Nature Festival 2022
27th May – 30th June
A selection of activities and events are listed, with many more to be added soon.
Join the Cambridgeshire Mammal Group in opening small mammal traps at Wandlebury Country Park. Meet at the noticeboard at the main car park at 8am. Good shoes and appropriate outdoor …
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*** Cambridge Nature Festival Launch *** Fun and informative nature activities for all ages. Free, drop in event. Activities include marvellous moths and mammals, guided wildflower walks, pond dipping, …
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Explore the different stages of the fascinating lifecycle of butterflies and make a special flower that will help to attract them into your garden.
Join one of the Ouse Fen wardens, for a walk around the newly flooded reedbeds where Bitterns are making their homes. An evening walk is one of the best times …
Eugène Decan (1829 - after 1894), Corot at his easel, Crècy-en-Brie, oil on canvas, The Fitzwilliam Museum, bequeathed by John Tillotson, 1984, received 1985, PD.132-1985 Photograph copyright © The Fitzwilliam …
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Go on safari in Cambridge’s green spaces to discover the plants and animals that live in these city centre wildlife havens. Follow the map and clues below to discover the …
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A different way to experience the Fen, our 50-minute boat trip along Wicken Lode is a relaxing and peaceful journey into the heart of the reserve. Our open boat Mayfly …
That snake could be venomous! Or perhaps its mimicking something deadly to avoid being eaten... Find out about different adaptions of snakes in the UK and beyond and create your …
Follow our seasonal trails around Sedge Fen routes on the Boardwalk and Woodland Walk to find out lots of fun and fascinating facts about bees. Follow up with simple craft …
We consider the vital role of fungi in our ecosystem; as well as making our own striking fungi sculptures to take home.
Image credit: University of Cambridge Join us as we explore the wildlife of town and countryside. Add your animals to the local habitats we are building in …
Transform an empty toilet roll tube into a fabulous bird feeder for your garden! All materials provided. Suitable for all ages, although seed mix may contain traces of nuts.
This self-led trail will take you around the Botanic Garden from the viewpoint of the wildlife that it supports, and hopes to inspire you …
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Delve into the watery world of Wicken Fen to find out what is living beneath the surface. All equipment provided, plus a helping hand to identify the creatures you find. …
Beetles are so varied that they make up 40% of all insect species and 25% of all animal species on Earth! There are currently recorded 350,000 different species of beetle …
Climate change is threatening many ecosystems worldwide. In order to manage and conserve species, we need to understand the effects of temperature on wildlife. However, conservation is challenged …
Every Thursday. Get out and about in nature with a walk to boost your health too! Our weekly health walk takes place every Thursday at 10:00am. The walks are 3 - …
Explore the different stages of the fascinating lifecycle of butterflies and make a special flower that will help to attract them into your garden.
That snake could be venomous! Or perhaps its mimicking something deadly to avoid being eaten... Find out about different adaptions of snakes in the UK and beyond and create your …
Free family drop in activity. In celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee weekend, join us to make a fabulous queen bee and take her on a journey to visit the royal …
We consider the vital role of fungi in our ecosystem; as well as making our own striking fungi sculptures to take home.
Join us for an evening to explore the amazing world of bats. The event will begin with a short introductory talk on bats in general and the species we have …
Transform an empty toilet roll tube into a fabulous bird feeder for your garden! All materials provided. Suitable for all ages, although seed mix may contain traces of nuts.
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. …
This is an opportunity to join our team of moth enthusiasts as we check the light trap for moths. We have been monitoring moths in the Garden every Fri morning …