Cambridge Nature Festival 2024

25th May – 30th June

A celebration of the nature on our doorstep!

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Rise of the vertebrates – exhibition – Museum of Zoology

The Museum of Zoology Downing Place, Cambridge

Rise of the vertebrates - exhibition - Museum of Zoology Heads, jaws, teeth, backbones, limbs.  The evolution of these key features has allowed the vertebrates – animals with backbones – to diversify to include species as different as sharks, frogs, turtles, eagles, elephants, and humans.  But how and why do these features evolve? Modern and …

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Guided Garden Walk

Wimpole Hall Wimpole Estate, Arrington,, Royston

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 …

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Early Morning Nature Wander

Cambridge University Botanic Garden 1 Brookside, Cambridge

  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

Tree Identification at Wandlebury

Wandlebury Country Park Wandlebury Ring, Gog Magog Hills, Cambridge

  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, …

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Wednesday Walk – Wimpole

Wimpole Hall Wimpole Estate, Arrington,, Royston

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 …

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Guided Garden Walk

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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 …

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Nature Story Time

Barnwell Road Library 21, Barnwell Road, Cambridge

Every Wednesday in June 2:30pm – 3pm at Barnwell Road Library Join Barnwell Road Library for 30 minutes of free nature stories! No need to book, just drop in on the day. For children aged 18 months to 5 years old, but everyone is welcome. This event takes place at Barnwell Road Library, which is …

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Fox Den Community Allotment session

Fox Den Allotment, Whitehill Allotments, Whitehill Road, Cambridge

Wednesday 26 June: Fox Den Community Allotment session 17:00-18:00, Fox Den Allotment at Whitehill Allotments, CB5 8LZ Join Abbey People for summer gardening sessions at the community Fox Den Allotment. No gardening experience is required, but enthusiasm is very welcome! The Fox Den Allotment is located at the Whitehill Allotments. The no.3 bus stops on …

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Weekly Healthy Walking

Wandlebury Country Park Wandlebury Ring, Gog Magog Hills, Cambridge

Thursday 27 June: Weekly Healthy Walking 10:00-11:00, Wandlebury Country Park Weekly Healthy Walking every Thursday throughout the year: 10am and 10.30am. Each walk lasts around 30 minutes and covers about 1.5 miles. This social group meets all year round at 10am every Thursday morning, with the slower walk starting at 10.30am. Walks are well-attended, with …

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Mucky Pups – Wicken Fen

Wicken Fen, National Trust Lode Lane,, Wicken, Ely, Cambridgeshire

  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 …

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Wildlife crafts at Abbey Community Coffee Mornings

The Hub, 15 Barnwell Road 15 Barnwell Road, Cambridge

Wildlife crafts at Abbey Community Coffee Mornings Fridays 10am – 12pm at The Hub, 15 Barnwell Road A warm and friendly space, where everyone is welcome. Pop in for a relaxing chat or try the activity of the day. Meet the team and make new friends. No strings attached, except to our teabags! 

Bat Punt Safari

Scudamores Punting Scudamore's Punting Company 32a Bridge Street, Cambridge

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 …

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CYA: Rockets

Institute of Astronomy Bullard Laboratories Madingley Road,, Cambridge

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 …

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Coton Orchard Bioblitz

Coton Countryside Reserve Grantchester Rd,, Cambridge

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 …

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Bourn Brook Balsam Bash 2024

    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

Pride in nature – LGBTQ+ tour

The Museum of Zoology Downing Place, Cambridge

Pride in nature - LGBTQ+ tour - Zoology museum   '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 field of zoology. How do the labels and categories we give animals affect the way we interact with the natural world? Our …

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Wildlish Club – River walk and waterside yoga

Outside the Plough, Fen Ditton Outside the Plough, Fen Ditton

Fen Ditton, Fen Ditton, Cambridge CB5, UK Join us for the 6th Wildish Cambridge Club meet up for a river walk and waterside yoga! Bring binoculars or a camera for wildlife and bird spotting if you want! After our refreshing walk, you have the option to participate in a relaxing yoga session by the water’s …

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Bat walk around Coldham’s Brook & Coldham’s Common

Coldham's brook - opposite Just for Pets Just for Pets, 253 Barnwell Road,

Bat walk around Coldham’s Brook & Coldham’s Common Saturday 29th June 9:15pm – 10:30pm Join us for a free guided bat walk around Coldham’s Brook and Coldham’s Common. This is a unique opportunity to hear and see some of the bats in your local environment. We will have special bat detectors to allow us to listen …

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Bat Punt Safari

Scudamores Punting Scudamore's Punting Company 32a Bridge Street, Cambridge

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 …

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Empty Common Community Garden

Empty Common Community Garden Brooklands Ave,, Cambridge

Sunday 30 June: Empty Common Community Garden 10:30-12:30, Empty Common Community Garden ECCG is a magical meeting place for you and your friends, close to the centre of Cambridge. Enjoy chatting as you garden and relax. We meet as a group on Sunday mornings from 10.30 am to 12.30 or later but people can come …

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History Strolls – Wimpole

Wimpole Hall Wimpole Estate, Arrington,, Royston

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 …

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Coldham’s Brook biodiversity event

Coldham's brook - opposite Just for Pets Just for Pets, 253 Barnwell Road,

Coldham’s Brook biodiversity event Sunday 30th June 1pm – 3pm Find us at the entrance to Coldham’s Brook opposite Just for Pets, 253 Barnwell Road, CB5 8SL (what3words: swan.likes.coherent) Celebrate the end of the Nature Festival with us at your local chalk stream, Coldham’s Brook! Chalk streams provide habitats for many significant species, including brown trout and …

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Little Acorns in the Gardens

Wimpole Hall Wimpole Estate, Arrington,, Royston

: 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, and outdoor adventures for 2-5 year olds. Suitable …

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