Cambridge Nature Festival 2024
25th May – 30th June
A celebration of the nature on our doorstep!
The Big Moth Trapping Night 15/16 June All welcome to join leading Cambs moth experts in the grounds of Girton College: Evening of Saturday 15th June 9.30 – 10.30 pm to see the traps being set Morning of Sunday June 16th 9.00 - 10.30 am to see the traps being opened Venue: Girton College Orchard Pedestrian …
10am till 3pm (lunch 1 hour) We will be offering you the chance to try and catch a fish supported by a licensed coach. All tackle and bait will be provided as well as a seat to fish from. We will have some pond dipping equipment out with identification charts, hopefully with support from the Environment …
Short, guided walk to this historic and rare chalk grassland: a County Wildlife site it is one of only two sites with records of Man Orchids https://www.hheco.co.uk/whatson/2024/naturefestwalkhaslingfield Booking not required Meet on foot at the bottom of Quarry Lane (off School Lane/Back Lane) Haslingfield. Close parking available in Chestnut Close or on the …
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 …
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 …
Come along to our new adults only arts and crafts club and join in the fun, no experience is needed. Our art group is free to attend, and refreshments are provided. No need to book, just us on a Tuesday. Please note that no childcare facilities are available.
Litter pick along Coldham’s Brook to Cambridge United Cafe Wednesday 19th June time 9:30am – 11am Come join Abbey People for a litter pick along Coldham’s Brook – an internationally rare and important habitat right on our doorstep here in Abbey. Starting where Cut Throat Lane meets Newmarket Road, we will be collecting litter in the …
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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 hours depending on walking speed. Suitable for Adults. Walkers should wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. Our Wednesday Walks are between 3 …
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 …
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 …
Zoology Live! Animal Connections livestream | Museum of Zoology (cam.ac.uk) Zoology Live! Animal connections livestream Join us online LIVE from the Museum galleries as we chat to zoology experts, show some mini- films and answer all your zoology related questions. The talk will start at 7pm on our You Tube Channel here Hope you can …
Little Acorns in the Gardens | National Trust : 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, …
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!
Friends of the Cam River Rights Festival takes place every year on Midsummer's Day - June 21st 4.30 pm to 9.30. With the River Rights Declaration at 6pm. Location: Jesus Green between Jesus Lock and the tennis courts Free / No booking required - Space is pretty much unlimited. Up to 150 people have come …
CAA: The Mysteries of the Ice Volcanoes | CAA (cambridgeastronomicalassociation.com) £4 (annual family membership) Join our Guest Speaker, Will Joyce to discover more about the latest discoveries and theories about Ice Volcanoes. Will has presented introductory, intermediate and advanced astronomy and planetary science talks and short courses for many years, to schools, the public and …
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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 up …
Come and meet our friendly local mammal group members for a drop in hedgehog footprint tunnel making workshop. £12 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hedgehog-footprint-tunnel-making-session-tickets-915946619997?aff=oddtdtcreator Haslingfield Village Hall New Road Haslingfield CB23 1JP
Don't miss this year's Zoology Live! with a whole host of family activities happening in the Museum, plus some city centre wildlife walks that you can book onto running during the day. Watch this space for all the details. All activities and Museum entry FREE. Zoology Live! 2024 | Museum of Zoology (cam.ac.uk) …
Events at Wimpole Estate (nationaltrust.org.uk) Join Ranger Chris on a guided walk through Wimpole Estate’s parkland. A chance to learn more about the flora and fauna who call the Estate their home, as well as the work undertaken to protect and care for their habitats. This walk will focus on wildflower and tree identification, with …
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 up …
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 up …
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 …
The Great Fen - Cambridge Botanic Garden £5 plus admission Listen to Henry Stanier from the Wildlife Trust talk about fenlands and the Great Fen Project, one of the largest restoration projects of its type in Europe.
Open all day every day: New Permaculture Trail at Empty Common Community Garden 19:30-19:30, Empty Common Community Garden Our new permaculture trail is a great way to discover the principles underlying permaculture by seeing them in use in Empty Common Community Garden. The garden has been designed along permaculture principles, and Charlotte Synge has created …
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Come along to our new adults only arts and crafts club and join in the fun, no experience is needed. Our art group is free to attend, and refreshments are provided. No need to book, just us on a Tuesday. Please note that no childcare facilities are available.