Cambridge Nature Festival 2024
25th May – 30th June
A celebration of the nature on our doorstep!
Join one of the Ouse Fen wardens, for a walk around the newest reedbeds where Bitterns are making their homes. An evening 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 the …
Our monthly pre-school session, for nature connection fun and getting grubby in the outdoors! Seasonal activities, crafts and stories for children aged 2-5 years, with an accompanying adult. Child ticket £7 Booking essential via link below
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 and torches, we will then go for a walk as …
Grab this chance to see our fantastic local bat population as they emerge from hibernation in May and follow their activities until their return to a snug hideout for winter. The tours are led by knowledgeable Wildlife Trust Bat Experts and they'll make sure you get the most from your experience. The tours …
A chance to access the Summer Nature Trail in advance of it opening fully for the season, with our guide to show you the wetland and fen-loving plant species just coming into their showy best. Discover the fen flora on the historic Sedge Fen, with our expert guide. We are happy to offer this walk …
Discover the life in our ponds - using pond dipping nets you might find dragonfly larvae, snails or water boatmen. There will be fun games and crafts too. Our Wildlife Watch sessions are run by Trust staff and volunteers and are aimed at 5 to 11 year olds, but younger and older children are more …
With a Local Nature Reserve Ranger we will walk a set route that can be repeated by individuals throughout the summer. We will be looking at and recording butterflies using the EBMS app. Small Copper Butterfly - Credit Philip Precey Meet by the outside gym equipment and wooden stairs/ramp entrance.
Join us on Sundays at 11am. These strolls last for around an hour. You'll be guided on a mile or so walk and talk on Wimpole, its beautiful landscape, history and people. Free, donations welcome. General entry fee applies.
Join the Cambridgeshire Mammal Group in setting up small mammal traps around Wandlebury Country Park. Come and learn about how to survey small mammals! Meet at the noticeboard at the main car park at 6pm on 28th May to set the traps. Please arrive at 8am promptly the following morning on 29th May to open …
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As part of Geoweek - Cambridge is a beautiful city! Why? Because it has a great number of very fine buildings – university, ecclesiastical, public and commercial – built with some affluence, which meant the owners could use stone, and the more fashionable and pleasing to the eye that stone was the better. Join us …
Delve into the watery world of Wicken Fen to find out what is living beneath the surface. All equipment is provided, plus a helping hand to identify the creatures that you find. Sessions take place at 10.30, 11.45, 13:30 and 14:45 on 29 and 31 May. £4 per child, suitable for ages 5+years and all …
*** Cambridge Nature Festival Launch *** Fun, free and informative nature activities for all ages. Drop in event at Wandlebury Country Park. Come and try sonic pond dipping to hear the mysterious underwater world, catch beetles and butterflies and learn more about them by sweep netting, join wildlife walks, and see magnificent mammals, marvellous …
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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 …