Cambridge Nature Festival 2024
25th May – 30th June
A celebration of the nature on our doorstep!
Join the world’s largest treasure hunt and go in search of the geocaches in the beautiful grounds of Anglesey Abbey! To get started download the free Geocaching app, sign up and get exploring. How to sign up: https://www.geocaching.com/play/search No booking required. Please see link below for more information. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill/events/da0b5218-fbfc-4299-bcdb-e37127ddd036
Come and prowl the gardens in search of adventure with Mog the Forgetful Cat! Leap through the giant cat flap, play in Mog's toy box, and sharper your claws-and your senses- on the scratching posts! There's lots of mischief to be had in the garden this summer. Mog's Remarkable Adventures is a free event and …
A self-guided Tree Trail around the beautiful and varied garden 'rooms' of the grounds of Wolfson College. Wolfson College is well known for its glorious Judas tree, but we also have other wonderful trees on-site, many of which are part of our Tree Trail. Collect a Tree Trail from the Porters' Lodge and enjoy the …
A unique opportunity for groups of up to 30 to camp overlooking the peaceful Ferry Lagoon - one of the nature reserve's most impressive lakes. As part of this unique experience, your group will have sole access to the 'Discovery Zone' and its resources, allowing you to immerse yourselves in discovering the wildlife that calls …
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 …
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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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.
Connect with the beauty of nature in Eddington! Take your time to explore our surroundings and read our ecologist’s tour with a map, download it here and for more detail about species that we have attracted so far, read our blog series for more information. A walk or cycle ride around Eddington takes in mature landscape features and new …
Sit back, relax and watch the world go by as you explore the beautiful fenland waterways on the Mayfly. The 50-minute trips run from April to October. Our open boat is powered by a quiet electric motor, allowing you to enjoy the tranquility of the Fen. Our expert driver will be able to let you …
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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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Drop in at the Visitor Centre at Wicken Fen anytime between 10:00 and 16:00 and make a seed bomb to plant in your garden or a flower pot at home. Suggested £1 donation per person. While you are here, why not explore the nature reserve, visit the historic wind pump or take a stroll around …
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 …
Enjoy the estate from a different perspective and discover the best bits of the parkland and countryside by joining our volunteer guides on a Wednesday Walk. Each week takes in a different route, varying in distance and taking in different highlights around the estate. Our Wednesday Walks are usually between 3 - 5 miles, …
Drop in at the Visitor Centre at Wicken Fen anytime between 10:00 and 16:00 and make a seed bomb to plant in your garden or a flower pot at home. Suggested £1 donation per person. While you are here, why not explore the nature reserve, visit the historic wind pump or take a stroll around …
Come and get involved with the fifth annual Hobson's Brook Bioblitz and join timetabled events led by enthusiastic experts including small mammal identification, bat detection, moth trapping, bird spotting, butterfly identification, plant identification, examining freshwater invertebrates, guided walks along Hobson’s Brook. Register on the day. All activities free of charge. Organised by Hobson’s Conduit Trust. …
Crafts, games and fun activities all on a GREEN theme! Join us to celebrate everything that is green at Wicken Fen - a nature reserve is nothing without plants! Booking advisable. Booking details, Call 0344 2491895 We will be outside in all conditions (apart from very high winds or thunder storms) so leave your best clothes …
Read more "Green is the Colour! Half Term fun at Wicken Fen"
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 …
Come and get involved with the fifth annual Hobson's Brook Bioblitz and join timetabled events led by enthusiastic experts including small mammal identification, bat detection, moth trapping, bird spotting, butterfly identification, plant identification, examining freshwater invertebrates, guided walks along Hobson’s Brook. Register on the day. All activities free of charge. Organised by Hobson’s Conduit Trust. …
Join one of our ranger team to find out all about the konik ponies and highland cattle at Wicken Fen. Discover the principles behind extensive grazing as a way of restoring and managing landscape-scale habitats on this walk. Our koniks (ponies) and highland cattle out on the wider reserve at Wicken Fen have become an …
Read more "Grazing for Landscape Conservation: a guided walk to meet the herds at Wicken Fen"
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. Our Sunday Strolls are roughly 1 mile long and are across a variety of terrains, so please do take this into consideration when …