Cambridge Nature Festival 2023
26th May – 2nd July
Events and activities to be added soon.
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 own species!
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 here in Cambridgeshire, and will touch on common myths about bats. Armed with bat detectors, we will then go for a walk as it is …
Join Cambridge Bat Group on a walk to discover the bats using Jesus Green. No booking required. Meet by the Lower Parks Street entrance, by the start to Jesus Ditch. Bat detectors will be provided.
Join us on our wild food tour of Cambridge.... where we will look at what edibles can be found in our beautiful city, along with some poisonous ones too! We will talk about sustainable practices, see some invasive species and discuss how we at The Foraging Chef preserve these plants for future culinary use. Meet …
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We consider the vital role of fungi in our ecosystem; as well as making our own striking fungi sculptures to take home.
Discover the principles behind extensive grazing as a way of restoring and managing landscape-scale habitats on this walk with Wicken Fen’s expert ranger, Carol Laidlaw. Our koniks (ponies) and highland cattle out on the wider reserve at Wicken Fen have become an iconic part of the landscape, and a favourite with many visitors. Living out …
Read more "Grazing for Landscape – a guided walk to meet the herds at Wicken Fen"
Join an expert from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Amphibian and Reptile Group as they take you on a journey to discover the hidden lives of the creatures just under our noses, but that we barely see! Watch via the link - available at: https://youtu.be/pLf3vuYnUkQ
Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 June, 7pm-8pm. Online. Free. Sign up for notifications: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/zoology-live-2022-wildlife-past-present-and-future-tickets-336484382847?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Join the Museum of Zoology on YouTube for two fantastic livestreams broadcast live from the Museum of Zoology at 7pm on Tuesday 21 June, and from the Cambridge University Botanic Garden at 7pm on Wednesday 22 June. This year Zoology …
Read more "Zoology Live! – Museum of Zoology and Cambridge University Botanic Garden"
**This guided walk has been cancelled** Gentle guided walk to learn about summer wild flowers at Coton Countryside Reserve. Led by a knowledgeable Cambridge Past, Present & Future Warden, who will help you to identify wild flowers using features such as colour, form and habitat. Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. There are …
Join our knowledgeable volunteers for a walk around the reserve lakes and trails, taking in the seasonal highlights and sights and sounds of the wildlife that calls Fen Drayton Lakes home. Tickets are available online.
Explore the Cambridge Botanic Garden wildlife, helping to count as many species as possible! Join a nature walk or workshop and help us discover, identify and record the wonderful wild animals and plants of the Garden. There will also be plenty of drop in activities for families too, including minibeast hunts, pond dipping, crafts and …
Read more "BioBlitz 2022 with the Museum of Zoology and CU Botanic Garden"
A tree lined street from Guangzhou, China, provides inspiration for what more sustainable neighbourhoods might look like. Reproduced under Creative Commons License – Luc Nadal. Join Cambridge Ahead on the 25th June in the beautiful Cambridge University Botanic Garden as part of Cambridge Nature Network’s first ever Nature Festival! We will be running a crafts …
Read more "Cambridge Ahead’s City of Quarters – imagining sustainable neighbourhoods"
Multiple Dates: 11th, 18th and 25th June. Our volunteer guides share their personal selection of fascinating stories about gender and sex in the animal world at the Museum of Zoology ‘Animals don’t do sexual identity; they just do sex.’ From same-sex sexual behaviour in giraffes and penguins to the scientists working in the …
Read more "Bridging Binaries Guided Tour – Museum of Zoology"
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 our wild food tour of Cambridge.... where we will look at what edibles can be found in our beautiful city, along with some poisonous ones too! We will talk about sustainable practices, see some invasive species and discuss how we at The Foraging Chef preserve these plants for future culinary use. Meet …
Read more "Wild Food Tour – Sustainable foraging and invasive species"
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 that have been discovered, but it's very likely that there are many more out there waiting to be found. Find out a bit more about …
Join Liam Smith from A Shot of Wildlife (YouTube channel) for a gentle stroll along snakey path (Beginning at Burnside at the end of Mill Road) This will take around 60 mins with the hope of spotting Kingfishers, water voles and other illusive wildlife in one of Cambridge's wildlife hotspots. Please book via the Eventbrite …
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Life can feel too busy and stressful sometimes, so why not earmark an hour of self care in the form of a mindful walk in nature? I will be offering basic guidance in mindful walking and leading a small group in silence through the lush June splendour of Wandlebury woods. This is a taster for …
Take a free one-hour guided tour of the gardens of Trinity College with a fellow of the College, as part of the Cambridge Nature Festival. Discover the plants and bird life of the gardens and understand how Trinity gardeners maintain and care for the gardens throughout the seasons. Places limited - please book via the …
Read more "Free Guided Tour of Trinity College’s Gardens 1 of 2"
**Date changed from Tue 21/6/22 to Tue 28/6/22 due to unforeseen circumstances.** We apologise for any inconvenience and hope to see you on the 28 June. Want to learn more about wild flowers? Enjoy a gentle walk around the woods and meadows of Wandlebury with one of the Wardens who will help you to identify …
Read more "Summer Wildflowers of Wandlebury **Change of Date**"
Take a free one-hour guided tour of the gardens of Trinity College with a fellow of the College, as part of the Cambridge Nature Festival. Discover the plants and bird life of the gardens and understand how Trinity gardeners maintain and care for the gardens throughout the seasons. Places limited - please book via the …
Read more "Free Guided Tour of Trinity College’s Gardens 2 of 2"
Gentle guided walk around the beautiful park to learn about native trees. Led by a knowledgeable Cambridge Past, Present & Future Warden, 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 near the car …
Join one of our expert volunteers, for a walk around the newly flooded reedbeds to look at all the wildlife that is starting to colonise. At this time of year, the reserve is alive with all sorts of sights and sounds which our knowledgeable volunteer will be able to show you. Tickets are available online.
Head down to the beautiful venue that is Tall Trees for a night of fantastic live music, with proceeds going to the Cambridge Nature Network. To round off an incredible month of nature based activities and events, Tall Trees will be hosting an evening of live music with nature-themed cocktails and mocktails brewed from sustainable …