Cambridge Nature Festival 2024
25th May – 30th June
A celebration of the nature on our doorstep!
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 …
Fox Den Community Allotment session Wednesday 5th June 5pm – 6pm Join us for a summer gardening session 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 Whitehill Road and then it’s a short …
Discover the fen flora on the historic Sedge Fen, with our expert guide. We are happy to offer this walk as part of our Summer Evenings programme. A chance to discover some of the fenland flowers with our guide who'll show you the wetland and fen-loving plant species just coming into their showy best. This …
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!
Join Rosemary Dodgson (Iceni Botanical Artist) for this workshop aimed at adults wanting to learn or improve their skills in botanical illustration. Pencil, pen and ink and watercolour are all available and all materials will be provided as part of the course. The Docky Hut Café will be open for lunch, or you're welcome to …
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 for this guided walk around …
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 …
Using willow harvested from the reserve during our winter habitat management work, try your hand at making a woven garden obelisk using traditional methods. You will be able to take your obelisk home with you for growing climbing plants in your garden. Tools and equipment will be provided and no previous willow weaving experience …
Set in our beautiful landscape, the Festival of Plants celebrates the wonder of plants when the Garden is in full bloom. From gardeners to budding plant scientists, families to photographers, or anyone looking to spend an interesting day in the Garden when it is brimming with summer colour, Festival of Plants is a fun-filled, fact-finding …
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 …
**POSTPONED** Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control we have had to postpone this film screening. We are going to try to find an alternative date/venue. Pure Clean Water - film screening — Library.Live (squarespace.com) A feature documentary 63 min | UK | 2023 Is the Cambridge growth phenomenon about to be …
Join a vibrant live band for a FREE interactive music session for families celebrating the environment and water! Funded by the National Lottery Communities Fund
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 …
Swap spare seedlings, plants and surplus seeds. Expand the range of plants you grow and meet other local gardeners. You can attend even if you don't have anything to swap, just make a donation. Everyone welcome. Arrive early for the best choice of plants.
https://abbeyfields.online/events/mm-and-bb-june-2024 See, close up, moths collected overnight. See birds in the hand and find out more about the birds to be found locally. Previously we have had a fantastic catch of moths, and our regular ringing team will have plenty to show you and tell you about our birds including our summer visitors. Just …
We’d like to welcome you to visit RSPB Hope Farm on this year’s LEAF open day on Sunday 9 June. Don’t miss a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at our nature-friendly demonstration and research farm. We’re rarely open to the public, but this Open Farm Sunday, you can enjoy a fun, family day …
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 …
Wildlife walks around the nature reserve (12-1pm) Colonel Spanky's Dawn Patrol will entertain us with their funky music! (1-2pm) Cambridge Puppetry Club (2-3pm) - childrens' stories about the creatures that live in Logan's Meadow and the children can make their own frog puppet! Butterfly Conservation - learn about the amazing world of moths and butterflies, …
special preview + recorded Q&A with author Isabella Tree on Thursday 13 June, 7.30pm at Arts Picturehouse. You can find out more about the screening at https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/002/HO00014606/wilding-great-big-green-week-preview-recorded-q-a
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 …
CNHS - 7:30 p.m. Rob Theodore; St Andrews Centre, School Hill, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9JE £3 for non members
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.
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 …
Join our knowledgeable volunteers for a walk around the reserve lakes and trails, stopping to take in the seasonal highlights and sights and sounds of the wildlife that calls Fen Drayton Lakes home. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts of all levels 15 spaces, prebooking essential.