Set in the beautiful Botanic Garden, the Festival of Plants celebrates the wonder of plants when the Garden is in full bloom. A fun-filled, fact-finding day out with something for everyone to enjoy: from gardeners to budding plant scientists; families to photographers or anyone looking to spend an interesting day in the Garden when it …
Join Cambridge City Council’s Tree and Biodiversity Officers for a guided walk exploring the veteran and ancient willows of Coe Fen and Sheep’s Green. We will follow the willows as they weave across this special riverside landscape, looking at how these characterful trees shape the fen, frame the waterways, and provide valuable habitat for wildlife. …
The People’s Emergency Briefing: an urgent new film on the climate and nature crisis Book your tickets or find more screenings The film follows The National Emergency Briefing (NEB), held in Westminster on Nov 27th 2025. Nine international experts addressed 1,200 politicians and other leaders on the scale of the emergency and its impacts on health, food, …
Skilled volunteers will help you fix a broken item at the Coton Repair Cafe! We can take a wide variety of repairs to small household and garden appliances, whether mechanical, electrical or electronic, along with repairs to bicycles, jewellery, clothing, textiles and ceramics. We like to show you how we repair your item, so that …
Our Monthly Meanders at Trumpington Meadows are regular themed guided walks. Come every month - with the change of the seasons there is always something exciting to see! The meadows are at their peak in June, so join Iain for a wander around to identify the many species of wildflower that grow on the reserve …
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Many of us are seeing the impact that the changing climate is having on our gardens, so this a great opportunity to learn how the garden team at Wimpole Estate are mitigating against some of those changes. Senior gardener Joe will lead you through the climate resilience projects underway in the walled garden, open up …
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 …
Join ‘Jolly Green Gardener’ Dom Claydon-Wallace, Oxford Residents Association and Living Streets Cambridge for a nature walk along Oxford Road. The Oxford Road residents work hard to make their street better for both walking and wildlife. View hedgehog highways, swift boxes, and other Nature-friendly interventions around the neighbourhood. Swifts are a beloved but increasingly rare …
This activity is part of a series of outdoor opportunities to enjoy nature on Cambourne Nature Reserve and Trumpington Meadows, with a focus on sitting and having a quiet read together, rather than walking. Join Communities and Education Officer Rebecca Neal for a quiet reading session, and a short walk on this beautiful and accessible …
An interactive live music session suitable for small people aged 0-5 with their carers. Shake, Rattle & Roll are a long established Histon based band that perform action songs, nursery rhymes, folk tunes, pop songs & classical pieces for families to sing & dance along to. We use shakers, parachutes, drums, pompoms, scrunchies and scarves. …
Life can feel relentlessly busy, and carving out time for yourself often slips to the bottom of the list. Yet slowing down, breathing deeply, and immersing yourself in nature are powerful ways to support your overall wellbeing helping to reduce stress and foster a deep sense of calm. Led by Beckie, a trained Life Coach …
Every month on a Friday afternoon, a friendly group gathers with our resident Green Coach, David Lynch, to slow down, pause, and immerse themselves in the quiet beauty of the woodlands of Wandlebury. We wander gently into the denser vegetation, tuning into birdsong, shifting light in the canopy, and the small, joyful details that are …