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SUMMARY:Introduction to Poetry Writing (Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Discover your creative voice through this poetry writing masterclass\, inspired by Cambridge University Library and Pembroke College’s exhibition\, Living Water: Poetry\, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers. \nAimed at beginners\, this short\, fun introductory workshop led by tutor Yvonne Battle-Felton\, is ideal for those wanting to take their first step into poetry. With prompts provided\, you will be given guidance in crafting a poem inspired by the Spring Summer season and the natural world. Participants are invited back for our Library Late (Thursday 18 June) where you have the opportunity to read your poem in front of a live audience. \nWalking tour opportunity – To provide you with inspiration for your writing\, we have teamed up with Water Sensitive Cambridge to offer participants a FREE space on a Deep Time Walk. Explore the watery landscapes of Cambridge and 4.6 billion years of Earth’s history on a 4.6 kilometres (2.85 miles) walk. The walk will take place on Sunday 31 May from 11am-3pm with a break for lunch (bring your own\, or purchase at a cafe). We will ask you to confirm your place on the tour when you book. Attending the tour is optional and not required in order to attend the workshop. \nEvents in the Cambridge Nature Festival in partnership with the Living Water Exhibition\nEXHIBITION: Living Water: Poetry\, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers\nOngoing (University Library and Pembroke College) \nWORKSHOP: Poetry Writing Workshop with tutor Yvonne Battle-Felton\n6 June at 10 am (University Library)\n \nFILM: ‘Rivers of Film’ Shorts Part One\n28 May at 5:30 pm (University Library)\n \nFILM: ‘Rivers of Film’ Shorts Part Two\n25 June at 5:45 pm (Pembroke College) \n 
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/introduction-to-poetry-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Cambridge University Library\, West Road\, Cambridge\, CB3 9DR
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge University Library":MAILTO:events@lib.cam.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T204500
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DTSTAMP:20260523T195908Z
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SUMMARY:Bat Walk around Coldham's Brook
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free guided bat walk around Coldham’s Brook and Coldham’s Common\, led by Ben Greig a local Cambridge bat enthusiast! 🦇 \nThis is a unique opportunity to hear and see some of the bats in your local environment. We will have special bat detectors to allow us to listen out for the bats as they fly around hunting for insects. \nBooking is essential and spaces are limited 🎟️
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/bat-walk-around-coldhams-brook/
LOCATION:Coldham’s Brook\, Opposite Just for Pets\, 253 Barnwell Road\,\, Cambridge\, CB5 8SL
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T195908Z
CREATED:20260306T200301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T195908Z
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SUMMARY:Tea Pots & Flower Pots
DESCRIPTION:Tea Pots & Flower Pots is a group for adults where you can go along for a spot of gardening\, sowing seeds\, planting or relaxing with a cuppa and make new friends 🌻☕🌼 \nTea Pots & Flower Pots runs on the first Friday of the month at the East Barnwell Community Centre from 1pm – 3pm. All adults are welcome to go along\, and no gardening experience is required. The first time you attend the organisers will introduce you to the group and show you around the Community Garden. \nHot drinks and biscuits are provided\, and you are welcome to bring your own refreshments if you wish. \nAttendees are welcome to join for the full two hours or stay for part of the session. There is no need to book\, you can just go along on the day. But if you would like to let the organisers know to expect you\, contact greenspaces@abbeypeople.org.uk. \n 
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/tea-pots-flower-pots/
LOCATION:East Barnwell Community Centre\, Newmarket Road\, Cambridge\, CB5 8RS
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260514T091839Z
CREATED:20260514T090344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T091839Z
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SUMMARY:Weirding Sustainability Festival
DESCRIPTION:👀Something weird is happening!👀 \n✨The Weirding Sustainability Festival🌱 \nWe live in a time of global weirding\, with massive destabilisation of social-ecological worlds\, yet much policy and research on “sustainability” offers green(washed) versions of business-as-usual. \nThis Festival presents five creative\, cross-disciplinary events exploring the questions: \n👉What does global weirding mean for us as researchers/creative practitioners/citizens?\n👉How might weirding of our own imaginations and practices spark more radical and meaningful change? \nVarious events and various locations\, see link below to book free of charge \nFind out more about the Weirding Sustainability Festival \n🗓️ 4th – 5th June\n📍Cambridge
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/weirding-sustainability/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Alison Richard Building\, 7 West Road\, Cambridge\, CB3 9DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T195909Z
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SUMMARY:Abbey Community Orchard & Allotment Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Explore your local community greenspaces this summer and join us at the Margaret Wright Community Orchard & Fox Den Allotment for our monthly gardening session 🌳 \nAll equipment is provided\, and no gardening experience is needed\, just the willingness to learn and participate in physical tasks. Session Leads will provide guidance and support on safe use of tools\, and give instructions on how to carry out the different tasks. \nFind us at Margaret Wright Community Orchard\, Whitehill Road\, CB5 8LZ. The no.3 bus stops on Whitehill Road and then it’s a short walk to the Orchard. Please bring a water bottle and wear long trousers and sturdy shoes. \nThis event is part of the Cambridge Nature Festival 2026\, 23rd May – 30 June\, a celebration of Nature on your doorstep. View all events \nAbbey People runs monthly gardening sessions at the Orchard & Allotment on the first Wednesday of the month 9:30am – 11:30am. Find out more on our website here. \n 
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/abbey-community-orchard-allotment-gardening/
LOCATION:Margaret Wright Community Orchard\, Cambridge\, CB5 8LZ
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260310T200331Z
CREATED:20260310T124435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T200331Z
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SUMMARY:Eddington Ecology Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover some of the habitats and features created at Eddington in this walking tour led by Mike Dean\, the project’s ecologist. \n\n\n\nAbout this event:\n\n\n\n\n\nThe tour will outline some of the works undertaken to enhance the area’s biodiversity\, such as the lagoon\, tree planting and reedbeds at Brook Leys\, as well as highlighting some of the features in the built environment at Eddington. \nMike will also explain how wildlife and important habitats were protected during construction\, such as great crested newts\, nesting birds and the veteran oak tree. \nDiscover new areas of natural habitats in Cambridge and hear about Eddington’s progress in this informative tour. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Photography and/or filming will take place at the event. \n\n\nLocation: Meet at Eddington Square\, CB3 1SE for a walking tour of Eddington. \n\nFree entry\, but booking is essential. Please book your space here.
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/eddington-ecology-walking-tour-7/2026-06-01/2/
LOCATION:Eddington Square\, CB31AA
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T195909Z
CREATED:20260331T212848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T195909Z
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SUMMARY:Deep Time Walk in Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:This 4.6-kilometre walk takes you on a journey through Earth’s deep history\, from around 4.6 billion years ago to the present day. \nAt a pace of 1 million years per metre\, we will stop off at key moments to discover the evolution of landscapes and life through stories\, conversation and reflection. \nRoute details: Starts at Parker’s Piece (Gonville Place entrance)\, through Coe Fen and other places\, and ends at the Anthropology museum (Pembroke Street)\, viewing familiar Cambridge through a ‘deep time’ lens (cosmological\, geological and evolutionary time scales). We will stop for a break and lunch at the halfway point. \nDuration: 4 hours | Distance: 4.6km | Accessibility: mostly paved and flat\, with some potentially muddy paths. \nPreparation: Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproofs if rainy\, bring a packed lunch and water. There will be an opportunity to purchase drinks/food at our lunch spot.
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/deep-time-walk/
LOCATION:Parker’s Piece\, Gonville Place\, Cambridge\, CB1
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260328T130712Z
CREATED:20260328T130712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T130712Z
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SUMMARY:Flora and Fauna at the Old Rec\, Cottenham
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Old Rec’ is a meadow at the bottom of Broad Lane\, Cottenham\, just before the bridge over the Lode. It is so-called because it was created as the parish recreation ground in the 19th century during the Enclosures. In recent years the field has been actively managed to encourage biodiversity. \nTo discover more about the flora and fauna to be found at the Old Rec join volunteers from Sustainable Cottenham’s Nature Recovery Group on the morning of Saturday 30th May. There will be experts on hand to talk about the small mammals which live in the area as well as the moths that fly at night and to show you some of the plants and trees which can be found there. \nThe event will begin early – at 8am prompt – when we find out whether we have caught any small mammals*. They will be released by 10am to avoid putting them under stress. \nThere will be short talks and tours about the flora and fauna at 9am\, 10am and 11am. \n*If you want to see our volunteer setting the small mammal traps the evening before\, come to the Old Rec at 6pm on Friday 29th May. \nThis event is part of the Cambridge Nature Festival 2026\, 23rd May – 30 June\, a celebration of Nature on your doorstep. View all events
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/flora-and-fauna-at-the-old-rec-cottenham/
LOCATION:Old Rec\, Broad Lane\, Cottenham\, Broad Lane\, Cottenham\, Cambridge\, CB24 8SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T223909Z
CREATED:20260512T140251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T223909Z
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SUMMARY:The Really Wild Jam: Launch of Cambridge's Green Trail
DESCRIPTION:The Really Wild Jam launches the Green Trail connecting culture\, community\, and biodiversity.  \nA day-long concrete jam with DJs\, dance\, and live installations marks the opening of a new creative nature corridor linking Cambridge North station with SIN Cru’s micro eco studio and community garden.  \nThe Green Trail is an artist-led project bringing together local communities and schools with both local and national creatives. Throughout the day\, the station forecourt will be continuously animated with live DJs and an open dancefloor\, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds. \nAt 1:00pm\, a series of speakers\, including representatives from CrossCountry Trains\, will be joined by live poets and MCs\, offering reflections that bridge culture with environmental awareness. \nAt 1:30pm\, Valoris hosts the lino with live beatboxing and breakin’ showcases\, foregrounding Hip Hop as a dynamic\, embodied practice. \nAt 3:00pm\, a guided walk of the Green Trail departs from Cambridge North station\, leading participants through all ten wayfinding points en route to SIN Cru’s studio in Kings Hedges. \nAlong the route\, audiences will encounter live art interventions and unexpected moments\, bringing the trail to life as an immersive journey. Goodie bags will be available for the first participants to complete the walk.
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/the-really-wild-jam/
LOCATION:Cambridge North Train Station\, Cowley Road\, Cambridge\, CB4 0WZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sin Cru":MAILTO:projects@sincru.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T200804Z
CREATED:20260407T173909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T200804Z
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SUMMARY:Rivers of Film Shorts pt 1 + Panel (Cambridge University Library)
DESCRIPTION:As part of the exhibition\, Living Water: Poetry\, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers\, we are screening 10 short films commissioned for the Rivers of Film festival in 2025 across two events. Half of the 10 films will be shown at Part One at Cambridge University Library (28 May) and the other half at Part Two at Pembroke College (25 June). A ticket for both events is required if you wish to enjoy all 10 films.  \nAt both screenings\, expect powerful films that present the birth of river goddesses\, a deep dive into personal relationships with river systems\, an exploration of healing grief with water\, and more. Recommended for all lovers of water\, rivers\, river beings\, and the health of the element that keeps this whole ecosystem healthy!  \nSome of the filmmakers will be in attendance to talk about their process and their responses to the brief\, with a Q&A and introduction facilitated by Rivers of Film curator James Murray-White. You are invited to arrive in advance of the screening to enjoy the University Library’s part of the Living Water exhibition.   \nTo see the entire programme\, you should book tickets for both events (both part one and part two).  \nPlease note that the capacity at the University Library screening is lower than the one at Pembroke College. Book early to avoid disappointment.  \nEvents in the Cambridge Nature Festival in partnership with the Living Water Exhibition\nEXHIBITION: Living Water: Poetry\, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers\nOngoing (University Library and Pembroke College) \nWORKSHOP: Poetry Writing Workshop with tutor Yvonne Battle-Felton\n6 June at 10 am (University Library)\n \nFILM: ‘Rivers of Film’ Shorts Part One\n28 May at 5:30 pm (University Library)\n \nFILM: ‘Rivers of Film’ Shorts Part Two\n25 June at 5:45 pm (Pembroke College)
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/rivers-of-film-screening-of-part-one/
LOCATION:Cambridge University Library\, West Road\, Cambridge\, CB3 9DR
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T211341Z
CREATED:20260331T174918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T211341Z
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SUMMARY:Willow Weaving\, Story Gathering & Creative Fabric
DESCRIPTION:Join in with creative preparations for the Arbury Carnival!
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/willow-weaving-story-gathering-creative-fabric/
LOCATION:Arbury Court Library\, 1 Arbury Rd\, Cambridge\, CB4 2JQ
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T131732Z
CREATED:20260504T131732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T131732Z
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SUMMARY:Gold from Newton's Apple Tree: Historical Recipes for Natural Inks\, Paints\, and Dyes
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Room\, Fitzwilliam Museum \nJoin Nabil Ali\, an artist affiliated with Cambridge University Botanic Garden\, as he introduces his new book ‘Gold from Newton’s Apple Tree’. The book looks at traditions from medieval manuscripts and contemporary art to examine pigments created from nature\, offering an insight into the craft behind historical plant-based colours. \n 
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/gold-from-newtons-apple-tree-historical-recipes-for-natural-inks-paints-and-dyes/
LOCATION:The Fitzwillam Museum\, Trumpington St\, Cambridge\, CB2 1RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T195909Z
CREATED:20260302T232844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T195909Z
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SUMMARY:Wild in the Orchard at Trumpington Meadows: Family Walk & Bring-Your-Own Picnic
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, join Becca Badger for a family adventure on Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve. We’ll enjoy a summer stroll looking for wildlife\, and end up at the Community Orchard where we will picnic together\, (we’ll provide the water-proof blankets\, you provide the food!). They’ll be a selection of activities to keep everyone happy whilst we enjoy this beautiful area of the reserve. We might do some bug hunting\, make a grass bracelet\, make up stories\, play around with tarps… \nThis session is perfect for families with primary-aged children\, but older and younger siblings will enjoy them. \nBooking is essential to manage group size. Please follow the link the the Wildlife Trust BCN website to secure your place. \n£5 for Wildlife Trust BCN members\, £7.50 for non-members (limited early-bird tickets are available) \n(Image by Jon Hawkins- Surrey Hill Photography)
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/wild-in-the-orchard-at-trumpington-meadows-family-walk-bring-your-own-picnic/
LOCATION:Trumpington Meadows\, Via Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve\, Cambridge\, CB2 9LJ
CATEGORIES:Children,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T195909Z
CREATED:20260306T201022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T195909Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Stroll at Wandlebury Country Park
DESCRIPTION:After hours walk with a Warden to explore the wildlife and atmosphere of Wandlebury Country Park in the evening. This is also a great opportunity to see and learn about the work that the charity does to protect and improve the park for nature\, heritage and people. \nPlease wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. A torch/headtorch would be useful. \nMeet at the large noticeboard near the car park. \nFree event\, suggested donation £3.
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/evening-stroll-at-wandlebury-country-park/
LOCATION:Wandlebury Country Park\, Wandlebury Ring\, Gog Magog Hills\, Cambridge\, CB22 3AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T085923Z
CREATED:20260328T130027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T085923Z
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SUMMARY:Gamlingay Eco Hub + Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided visit around Gamlingay village and hear about local perspectives on nature\, carbon reduction\, and community energy at the Eco Hub. \nTickets are free but please fill out this form \nPlease email cathy.lin@scambs.gov.uk if you have any questions or issues with booking. \nMeet at the Gamlingay Eco Hub (Gamlingay Community Centre) \n1pm – 2pm – Optional guided tour around the village\nThe day will start with an optional 1 hour walking tour from the Eco Hub through Mill Bridge Meadow\, where you will have a clear view of the Gamlingay Community Turbine which has been providing clean energy for the village since 2013! We will then continue through the Lowerfield\, St Mary’s Field Cemetery\, and the Gamlingay Foodbank and Fridge and back to the Eco Hub. The walk will be guided by community volunteers and will be entirely outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. \n2pm – 4pm – Talks & Refreshments at the Eco Hub\n2:15 pm\nGamlingay Community Turbine – a locally self-funded community energy scheme\nSpeaker: Chris Smith\, GCT manager \n2:35 pm\nGamlingay Climate Action Group – Biodiversity and project delivery in Gamlingay\nSpeaker: Emma Leaf Grimshaw\, Gamlingay Climate Action Group \n3:00 pm\nCommunity carbon initiatives – a Parish Council perspective\nSpeaker: Kirstin Rayner\, Gamlingay Parish Council Clerk \n3:15 pm\nHow Green is the Eco Hub? Walking and Talking tour of the Eco Hub\nSpeaker: Kate Laugharne\, Community Centre Manager \nCambridgeshire County Council’s Community Energy Team and South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Climate and Environment Team will also be on hand to answer your questions about related programmes.
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/gamlingay-eco-hub-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Gamlingay Eco Hub\, Stocks Ln\, Gamlingay\, Sandy\, SG19 3JR
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gamlingay Parish Council":MAILTO:clerk@gamlingay-pc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260523T200022Z
CREATED:20260330T171159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T200022Z
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SUMMARY:Pond dipping at Wicken Fen
DESCRIPTION:Delve into the watery world of Wicken Fen to find out what is living beneath the surface. All equipment provided\, plus a helping hand to identify the creatures that you find. \nBookable family sessions on 26 and 27 May 2026\, starting at 10:30\, 11:45\, 13:30 and 14:45. Suitable for children aged 5+ (must be accompanied). \nVisit our website for more information or to book a place.
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/pond-dipping-at-wicken-fen-13-2/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Wicken Fen\, National Trust\, Lode Lane\,\, Wicken\, Ely\, Cambridgeshire\, CB7 5XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T200022Z
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SUMMARY:Litter Pick around Ditton Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a community litter pick in Abbey to help keep the local area clean  \nMeet us at 9:30am outside Cambridge United Football Club on Newmarket Road\, opposite Pipasha. We will then walk towards Ditton Meadows. \nEveryone is welcome at this litter pick! All equipment will be provided\, and there will be ‘Nature and Litter Loot’ activity sheets for what litter children might find. This event is open to adults and children of all ages\, all children must be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease book a space to let us know you’re coming. \nWhat do you need to bring? \n\nWater bottle\nDress appropriately for the weather and wear closed toe shoes like walking boots or trainers\n\nThis litter pick is part of the Cambridge Nature Festival 2026\, 23rd May – 30 June\, a celebration of Nature on your doorstep. View all events \nAbbey People runs community litter picks on the fourth Wednesday of the month\, you can find more details on our website here.
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/litter-pick-around-ditton-meadows/
LOCATION:Cambridge United Football Club\, Newmarket Road\, Cambridge\, CB5 8LN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231335Z
CREATED:20260526T231335Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Bushcraft for 5-12 year olds
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Bushcraft at Wandlebury is designed for children aged 5-12 and is run by experienced instructors from Wild Thyme & Embers\, who will inspire children and share their knowledge and skills of surviving in the wild. The sessions focus on practical bushcraft and survival skills and follow a forest school approach encouraging self-confidence and sense of achievement. \n8.30am – 4.00pm daily
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/holiday-bushcraft-for-5-12-year-olds/
LOCATION:Wandlebury Country Park\, Wandlebury Ring\, Gog Magog Hills\, Cambridge\, CB22 3AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T210231Z
CREATED:20260506T010856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T210231Z
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SUMMARY:Community Day at East Barnwell Health Centre Garden
DESCRIPTION:Earth & Mind and East Barnwell Health Centre have partnered to bring the community a new garden project! \nWe have been working with the patients and the staff to co-create the garden\, to make the new space a place for everyone to enjoy.  \nJoin us from 11am on Tuesday 26th May\, in the garden as part of the Cambridge Nature Festival. This will be an opportunity to discover the garden co-design results\, whilst engaging in some nature-based activities and discovering more about your local community. There will be hot and cold drinks available\, with some other refreshments. At 2pm\, we are planning to plant a seed and set an intention… \nThe activities are free and will be suitable for children\, so please bring the whole family along! \nWhat to expect on the day: \n\nNature-based craft activity\nGarden design workshop\n2pm seed planting and intention setting\nRefreshments\nOpportunity to meet local organisations\n\nFor more information or any questions\, please email us: contact@earthandmind.co.uk \n 
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/community-day-at-east-barnwell-health-centre-garden/
LOCATION:East Barnwell Health Centre\, East Barnwell Health Centre\, Ditton Lane\, Cambridge\, CB5 8SP
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T200023Z
CREATED:20260504T175605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T200023Z
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SUMMARY:Walking with Water in Common
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to notice a stream that is sometimes visible\, sometimes hidden\, yet shapes where and how we live? \nbook tickets: https://luma.com/78mjmtzz \n​This walking workshop invites you to get to know Hobson’s Brook from a new perspective\, both its visible presence and hidden absence in Cambridge. Together\, we will engage creatively with the river\, discover ways that water connects us\, and explore how we might care for water collectively. \n​Along the route we uncover and engage with historic and contemporary hydro-realities\, and investigate practical\, solution-oriented approaches to living with and as bodies of water. \n​Thinking with community-led design and research practices we ask: How can collective making on-the-move be a methodology for knowing\, caring\, relating and prefiguring worlds with/as more-than-human agencies and communities? \n​We start our walk at the north entrance of Nine Wells Woods—home to the chalk springs of both Hobson’s Brook and Vicar’s Brook—and end at the fountain in Market Square in Cambridge city centre. The walk will take approximately five hours including stops for discussions\, creative activities\, and lunch at Empty Common Community Garden (roughly halfway). \n​The workshop is co-led by Gustav Nielsen and Violeta Tsenova of the Community Design Research Lab (CDRL)\, and Clara Todd of Water Sensitive Cambridge (WSC)\, with support from the Centre for Research in the Arts\, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge.
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/walking-with-water-in-common/
LOCATION:Nine Wells LNR\, Great Shelford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T200023Z
CREATED:20260329T162018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T200023Z
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SUMMARY:Science on Sundays - Broad ’n Mind: Broad beans for improved mental and planetary health
DESCRIPTION:Dr Nadia Mohd-Radzman\, Sainsbury Laboratory\nBroad beans or fava beans have unique properties that can tremendously benefit our mental health and promote sustainable agriculture. Beginning with a brief historical journey\, we will uncover how this ancient legume has nourished societies for centuries before exploring its renewed relevance today. We will then delve into the role of broad beans as a sustainable\, protein-rich crop and a promising functional food to improve our mental health. Finally\, the talk will highlight how plant biotechnology can unlock new possibilities for improving broad beans by enhancing their nutritional benefits while strengthening their environmental resilience in a changing climate. \nScience on Sundays is a programme of free\, informal\, monthly plant science talks taking place from March to August in the Botanic Garden. The series aims to bring the latest discoveries in plant science\, as well as research linked to the plant collection at the Garden\, to our visitors in a 30 minute nutshell.  \n\nFree with normal Garden admission.\nPlease check the website and social media for updates.\nSuitable for adults and children aged 12+. \nMore information \n\n 
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/science-on-sundays-may26/
LOCATION:Cambridge University Botanic Garden\, 1 Brookside\, Cambridge\, CB2 1JE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T200804Z
CREATED:20260507T220615Z
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SUMMARY:Nature and Ecology Mural - Abbey-Chesterton Cycle Bridge (phase 2)
DESCRIPTION:Nature lovers\, protectors\, sprites and spirits of the Cambridge commons! Tim\, Hilary and teenagers from Red Balloon\, Abbey and Romsey Mill youth clubs launch this second phase of painting the Abbey-Chesterton Cycle Bridge of the Chisholm Trail. \nMaybe you’d like to sketch your ideas or help create stencils – drop by 23-24 May. Don’t wait for the reveal of the finished piece…come watch the grit\, the detail\, the stencils\, and the cans of spray paint\, and maybe give encouragement and ideas! \nLearn about this extraordinary art project \nThis project is commissioned by the River CamCAN (Climate Action Through Nature) partnership grant led by Cambridge Past\, Present & Future\, and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. \nWe thank Cambridge City Council\, Cambridge County Council\, Gonville & Caius\, and Cam Conservators for their permission and support.
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/mural-phase-2-bridge/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Abbey-Chesterton Bridge\, Ditton Meadows\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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