Cambridge Nature Festival 2024
25th May – 30th June
A celebration of the nature on our doorstep!
Join the reserve warden at Fen Drayton Lakes for an evening guided walk to discover the birds, mammals, insects and flowers using the reserve at this exciting time of year. We will stay out until dusk when there's a chance of seeing bats and owls. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts of all levels, this will be …
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 …
What might you find at Wicken Fen in another 125 years' time? Come and have fun building future windpumps, wildlife and wetland artefacts - let your imagination run wild... Suitable for all ages; under 4s go free and will have some bigger building blocks to play with. Models can’t be taken home but you are …
Guided bat walk run by Rachel Bates Location: meet outside the The Watermill, Newnham Rd, Cambridge CB3 9EY Cost: Free Booking: please email info@castlehillecology.co.uk Number of spaces: 25 Suitability: Adults and children
Set traps - 31st May 6pm Small mammal identification - 1st June 8am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/small-mammal-surveying-at-wandlebury-country-park-tickets-904065854307?aff=oddtdtcreator Booking required Number of spaces 25 Suitable for everyone . Donations welcome.
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 …
Set traps - 31st May 6pm Small mammal identification - 1st June 8am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/small-mammal-surveying-at-wandlebury-country-park-tickets-904065854307?aff=oddtdtcreator Booking required Number of spaces 25 Suitable for everyone . Donations welcome.
Cambridgeshire Young Farmers Show https://www.facebook.com/CambsCountyShow/?locale=en_GB
What might you find at Wicken Fen in another 125 years' time? Come and have fun building future windpumps, wildlife and wetland artefacts - let your imagination run wild... Suitable for all ages; under 4s go free and will have some bigger building blocks to play with. Models can’t be taken home but you are …
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 …
What is going on with peat at the Fen. As part of the Fens East Peat Partnership, we're undertaking large-scale projects to keep our deep peat wet, and to rewet other areas of peat - a vital tool in the fight against climate change. Peat is 'black gold' - in the past it has been …
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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 …
Thomas Idris Marquand will talk about the role of wetlands in climate change. Other Science on Sundays talk run until August (third Sunday of each month). Normal Garden admission, in the Cambridge University Botanic Garden (Classroom)
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 …
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 …
Cambridge AstroPlus (for 11-18yrear olds) How do rockets work? What sort of rocket do you need to fly to space, to the Moon, to Mars or beyond? What type of fuels and energy sources could power you? £4 (annual family membership) CA+: Rockets | CAA (cambridgeastronomicalassociation.com) 19:15-21:00pm
Every Tuesday in June 9:30am – 11am at Food Hub, East Barnwell Community Centre, Newmarket Road, CB5 8RS 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 …
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Gentle guided walk to learn about summer wild flowers at Wandlebury Country Park. Led by a knowledgeable guide who will help you to identify wild flowers using features such as colour, form and habitat. Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors.Meet at the large noticeboard in the car park. Free event, suggested donation £3 …
Discover some of the habitats and features created at Eddington in this walking tour led by Mike Dean, the project’s ecologist. Eddington is a growing sustainable community in Cambridge, led by the University of Cambridge. The tour will outline some of the works undertaken to enhance the area’s biodiversity, such as the lagoon, tree …
Come and discover dragonflies, damselflies & how the power of nature can improve your mental health. The evidence that getting out into nature is good for your mental health is ever growing. Join local wildlife guide David Chandler for a wander through one of the UK's largest wetland nature reserves in search of the dragonflies and damselflies found …
Discover some of the habitats and features created at Eddington in this walking tour led by Mike Dean, the project’s ecologist. Eddington is a growing sustainable community in Cambridge, led by the University of Cambridge. The tour will outline some of the works undertaken to enhance the area’s biodiversity, such as the lagoon, tree …
Professional and public discourses on what it means for a city like Cambridge to grow don't always match. The term 'growth' carries varying meanings - for some it's largely positive and growth brings opportunities for homes, wealth and solutions to existing problems. But for others, it can be threatening, much loved places change their character, …
Gentle guided walk to learn about summer wild flowers at Wandlebury Country Park. Led by a knowledgeable guide who will help you to identify wild flowers using features such as colour, form and habitat. Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. Meet at the large noticeboard in the car park.
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 …