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SUMMARY:Give-it-a-go Gardening at Empty Common
DESCRIPTION:Interested in gardening and growing? Want to get your hands in the earth? Or simply want to sit and enjoy a peaceful natural sanctuary? \nCome along to the beautiful Empty Common Community Garden for a morning of gentle gardening tasks\, friendly chit-chat and nature immersion. \nDrop-in for as little or long as you like. All ages and abilities welcome. No prior gardening experience required! Gloves and tools provided. \nTo find us\, follow the path through the allotments from the corner of Brooklands Avenue with Trumpington Road\, or take the footbridge over the brook to the west of Kingfisher Way. \n(Photo credit: Meg Clarke\, ECCG Hut)
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/give-it-a-go-gardening/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Empty Common Community Garden\, off Brooklands Avenue\, Cambridge\, CB2 8BL
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T163000
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SUMMARY:Cycle hire at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Explore the reserve on two wheels and enjoy an easy family ride to see the Konik ponies or discover the wildlife in the wider reserve. \nCycle hire is open Thursday to Sunday\, daily during school holidays\, and on Bank Holidays. Opens 10 am; last hire 2:30 pm\, return by 4:30 pm. \nWe have a range of bikes available for hire\, including ebikes\, trikes and children’s bikes. There’s no need to book for cycle hire unless you have specific requirements. Helmets are available\, although you should bring your own if you have one. Locks are available to secure your bike whilst out on your ride. \nCycle hire rates (all rates are for two hours; additional hours are charged on return) \nMore information and prices \n 
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/cycle-hire-at-wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Wicken Fen\, National Trust\, Lode Lane\,\, Wicken\, Ely\, Cambridgeshire\, CB7 5XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Bat Safari Punting - Saturday Night
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe tours are led by knowledgeable Wildlife Trust Bat Experts and they’ll make sure you get the most from your experience. The tours are chauffeured and include the use of specialist electronic bat detectors which convert bats’ sonar signals into audible frequencies.\nYour guide will outline characteristics and habitats of bats likely to be encountered on your trip and teach you how to use the detectors. You’ll identify exactly which species of bat are flying close to your punt and find out about our amazing local species. \nThe new dates for 2026 will be from 15 May 2026 to 26 September 2026. From 15 May to 12 June\, the tours will run on Fridays only. Then\, from 13 June through to 26 September\, they will run on both Fridays and Saturdays. \nPrices vary based on the number of passengers. The current rate is £71 for two people in a row\, £83 for three\, and £41 for a single row. \nStart times vary per evening. Check the Scudamores website for details.  \nSend an email to enquiries@scudamores.com or call us on 01223 359 750 to be included in our 2026 mailing list\, and we will contact you once we have more information and when we will release tickets for 2026 event. \nScudamore’s contributes 50% of ticket proceeds to the Wildlife Trust! Since we started running the tours we helped fundraise more than £94\,100. Visit the Wildlife Trust page for more information
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/bat-safari-punting-saturday-2026/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Scudamores Punting\, Scudamore's Punting Company 32a Bridge Street\, Cambridge\, CB2 1UJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T160000
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SUMMARY:The Kite Nature Project: Monthly Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Together we’ll build friendships and develop our ecosystem thinking skills. Come and get your hands in the soil! \n\n\n\n\nOnce a heritage market garden that fed Cambridge\, the Kite Nature Project at Brandon Court is now being nurtured by residents and Together Culture as a shared permaculture space.\nHere we’re learning to see ourselves as part of nature\, practising ecosystem-thinking\, and building community power step by step\, with neighbours invited into activities all year round. Come explore! \nWhat to expect in these monthly sessions\nEach month you can expect a mix of simple\, accessible gardening tasks (no experience needed)\, and conversation. We’ll discuss ecosystem thinking\, what it means to be a good neighbour\, and permaculture principles – and how each of these concepts relate to our own lives. \nCome and get your hands in the soil and spend an afternoon nurturing something that isn’t yours alone. \nAbout the Kite Nature Project\nThis is a place for us to: \n\nExplore what it means to be a neighbour\nConnect to place by learning about the people who built the Kite\nDevelop our own nature-related identities\nShift our mindset to ecosystem-thinking\nExplore cultural change as the bedrock of building new systems\nBuild new revenue streams that show how community wealth can g\nBuild community power\, step by step.\n\nYou can find out more about the Kite neighbourhood here\, with our Kite Navigator podcast.
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/the-kite-nature-project-monthly-gathering/
LOCATION:Brandon Court\, Prospect Row\, CB1 1DU\, Prospect Row\,\, Cambridge\, CB1\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T133000
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SUMMARY:The Kite Nature Project: Play with Ecosystem Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Across three connected sessions\, we’ll explore how ecosystems work\, and how we can apply ecosystem thinking to create change that sticks. \n\n\n\n\nOnce a heritage market garden that fed Cambridge\, the Kite Nature Project at Brandon Court is now being reimagined by residents and Together Culture as a shared permaculture space.\nAs the seasons change\, we’ll gather in the Kite Nature Project to learn from nature\, think in ecosystems\, and grow a deeper sense of nature-relatedness. And yes\, we’ll also get our hands in the dirt. \nAcross three connected sessions\, we’ll use the garden as both classroom and metaphor: exploring how ecosystems work\, how change really happens\, and what it means to cultivate capacity in ourselves\, our work\, and our communities. \nYou’ll: \n\nSpend time in the Kite Nature Project learning practical permaculture principles\nExplore social science frameworks that unlock new ways of seeing your life and work\nChoose something in society that is causing some tension – something you’re interested in changing. This could be in a team at work\, a community you belong to\, or wider society. You’ll work with this across all three sessions.\nConnect with others who care about nature\, systems\, and doing things differently\n\nEach session stands alone\, but they’re designed as a journey. Session 1 widens your lens\, Session 2 explores how change actually happens\, and Session 3 looks at how we cultivate long-term capacity to create societal change. \nIf you’re interested in developing your ecosystem thinking skills for making change at work or in wider society\, this series is for you. Book the full series for the biggest impact. \n\n\nMore information and book tickets \nSession 1: Widening Your Lens – Ecosystem Perspective\nIn this first session\, we’ll slow down\, step into the Kite Nature Project\, and practice seeing the world through an ecosystem lens. \nIn the Kite Nature Project \nWe’ll start by exploring the permaculture zones in our nature project on Prospect Row. You’ll learn how permaculture designers think about space\, energy\, and relationships – and how that shapes where things are planted and how they’re cared for. \nIn social science \nWe’ll introduce Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems model – a way of understanding how different “zones” of your life (you\, your family\, your work\, your community\, governance and culture) shape who you are and what you believe. You’ll map your own ecosystem so you can literally see the layers that influence you. \nIn your community \nYou’ll then choose something in society that is causing some tension – something you’re interested in changing. We’ll use Brofenbrenner’s model to develop an idea of where an opportunity for evolution might sit. \n  \nSession 2: Understanding Change – The Purpose of Tension in Ecosystems\nChange is rarely neat. Ecosystems – and humans – rely on tension\, uncertainty and difference to adapt and evolve. In Session 2\, we’ll explore how that plays out in nature and in our own ways of thinking about change. \nIn the Kite Nature Project \nWe’ll spend time observing the blossoms. Blossoms are about possibility and transition – beautiful\, temporary\, a little uncertain. We’ll use them as a living prompt for noticing change\, tension\, and the “not yet”. \nIn social science \nDrawing on work from the Good Shift\, a systems thinking and change institute in Australia\, we’ll explore seven different “change worldviews”. It turns out we often assume we’re on the same page about change… when actually\, we’re thinking in totally different ways. How we think shapes what we notice\, what we believe is true\, and how we act. You’ll be invited to discover you own change worldview and notice how it shows up in your life\, work\, and relationships. \nIn your community \nWe’ll bring back the real life scenario you chose in Session 1 and look at it through different change worldviews. What happens if you approach it as something to fix? To nurture? To experiment with? To completely reimagine? \nYou’ll leave with a clearer sense of your own default worldview\, and new options for working with the societal point of tension you’re exploring across the series. \nThis session builds on Session 1\, but you’re welcome even if you missed it. If you can\, join all three for the biggest change impact. \n  \nSession 3: From Service to Cultivation – How Does an Ecosystem Evolve?\nIn our final session\, we’ll zoom out to ask: how do ecosystems – and communities – build capacity over time? What does it mean to move from “providing a service” to cultivating something more resilient and alive? \nIn the Kite Nature Project \nWe’ll share the co-created “What does it mean to be a gardener?” insights from our Brandon Court community development work. Together we’ll explore how a gardener doesn’t just “do tasks”\, but builds capacity – slowly\, patiently – through skills\, deep trust\, experimentation\, and trying new (and sometimes bigger) things. \nIn social science \nWe’ll look at a simple model that contrasts “service delivery” with “capacity building”. For example\, libraries have often been framed as service places – but what would it look like if we saw them as capacity-building places\, where skills\, relationships and confidence grow? \nIn your community \nYou’ll reflect on the journey you’ve taken across the series with the real life scenario you wanted to change\, and how you might shift from “servicing” it (managing\, firefighting\, fixing) to cultivating it (building capacity in yourself\, others\, and your wider ecosystem). \nYou’ll leave with a practical sense of how to use ecosystem thinking for making change at work or in society\, and ideas for next steps in your own change journey. \nThis is the third step in a three-part journey\, and it will be richest if you’ve joined us for Sessions 1 and 2. If you’re able\, we warmly encourage you to book the full series and travel through the whole cycle of developing ecosystem thinking skills.
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/the-kite-nature-project-play-with-ecosystem-thinking/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Brandon Court\, Prospect Row\, CB1 1DU\, Prospect Row\,\, Cambridge\, CB1\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Boat trips at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION: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 mid-March to late October. \nOur 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 know about the wildlife on the day\, point out features of the Fen\, and answer questions about fenland waterways and drainage. \nBoat trips run most days throughout the summer\, usually departing at 11:00\, 12:30\, 14:15 and 15:45. Please contact us on 01353 720274 to check availability and to book. In the event of unfavourable weather\, please call us to check if the boat is running. \nPrices: Adult £7.75\, child £4.75 (under 1s go free)\, family £23.75 (two adults and two children). \nThe boat has capacity for 12 passengers\, including babies. \nPay on the day\, in the Visitor Centre – non National Trust members please be aware\, admission for Wicken Fen will also be required. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. \nDogs are not permitted on board (except assistance dogs). \nFor more information and to book tickets
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/boat-trips-at-wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Wicken Fen\, National Trust\, Lode Lane\,\, Wicken\, Ely\, Cambridgeshire\, CB7 5XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T103238Z
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SUMMARY:Brunch at the Histon Orchard and BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Histon and Impington Community Orchard are holding their annual ‘Brunch at the Orchard’ event.  We’ll have an interesting mix of wildlife-related stalls including moths\, butterflies\, and wildlife photography.   We’ll also be serving cooked breakfast\, with teas\, coffees\, juice and croissants if you’d prefer.   The event is free; donations are welcome and there will be a charge for the breakfasts. \nPlus this year we are joining in with the Histon & Impington Green Spaces Bioblitz.  From dawn (almost) to dusk local experts will be hunting for animals and plants to show you. Something for everyone from cute mice\, wriggling mini beasts\, rare plants\, moths and birds close up\, bats and more!
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/brunch-at-the-orchard-and-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Histon and Impington Community Orchard\, Manor Field\, Histon
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Histon and Impington Community Orchard Project":MAILTO:danrmace@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T092557Z
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SUMMARY:Water Land & City: Toward a Sponge Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:Cambridge is more than its historic centre: it sits at the edge of the Fens\, shaped by river valleys\, chalk streams\, and a long history of drainage and cultivation. This iterative exhibition explores our relationship with water and how we might move from controlling water to living with it. Drawing on the idea of ‘Sponge City’\, the exhibition brings together international examples and practices alongside local rain garden and climate resilient projects across Cambridge. \nWith today’s Cambridge facing a dual challenge of flooding and water scarcity\, this exhibition invites a reimagination of our relationship with water and the possibility of a more climate resilient\, sponge-like Cambridge. \nSupported by: Turenscape\, Water Sensitive Cambridge\, LDA design\, Teasels Design\, City of Cophenhagen (Københavns Kommune)\, SLA\, and Wysing Arts (Creative Youth Council). \nCurated by Zhuozhang Li (Cambridge Room Research & Community Design Research Lab) \nAssociated event: Drought & Flood: Gardening in a Changing Climate
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/water-land-city-toward-a-sponge-cambridge/2026-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224417Z
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SUMMARY:Cycle hire at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Explore the reserve on two wheels and enjoy an easy family ride to see the Konik ponies or discover the wildlife in the wider reserve. \nCycle hire is open Thursday to Sunday\, daily during school holidays\, and on Bank Holidays. Opens 10 am; last hire 2:30 pm\, return by 4:30 pm. \nWe have a range of bikes available for hire\, including ebikes\, trikes and children’s bikes. There’s no need to book for cycle hire unless you have specific requirements. Helmets are available\, although you should bring your own if you have one. Locks are available to secure your bike whilst out on your ride. \nCycle hire rates (all rates are for two hours; additional hours are charged on return) \nMore information and prices \n 
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/cycle-hire-at-wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Wicken Fen\, National Trust\, Lode Lane\,\, Wicken\, Ely\, Cambridgeshire\, CB7 5XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T232538Z
CREATED:20260526T232047Z
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SUMMARY:Living Water: Poetry\, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers
DESCRIPTION:‘Without living water\, we die.’\n\nThese stark words from Anglo-Irish artist Barrie Cooke reflect his alarm at the growing pollution of the Irish rivers and loughs he loved. A leading expressionist painter\, Cooke drew constant inspiration from the natural world and from his friendships with major 20th-century poets\, including Seamus Heaney\, Ted Hughes and John Montague. \nThis exhibition uncovers a significant archive of letters\, manuscripts and artworks that offers fresh insight into their creative dialogue across five decades. At its heart lies the shared landscape that sustained them\, rivers that became both artistic touchstones and warnings of environmental decline. \nLiving Water is a partnership with Pembroke College\, Cambridge and is curated by Dr Mark Wormald\, Fellow in English at Pembroke College and award-winning poet. \nSome of the artworks and manuscripts in the exhibition reference death\, nudity and the objectification of women. \nAlso on show are works by acclaimed artist Susan Derges\, inspired by the rivers and landscape of Devon. Visitors are invited to sit\, pause\, perhaps read a poem\, while they contemplate these human-sized works which trace the presence and flow of water. \nLiving Water is hosted across two sites at Cambridge University Library and Pembroke College. \n\nMonday – Friday 9am to 6.30pm (last entry 6pm) \nSaturday 9am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) \nSunday closed\n\nEntry is FREE and OPEN TO ALL. No booking required.  \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/living-water-poetry-art-and-the-fight-for-clean-rivers/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Pembroke College\, Trumpington Street\, Cambridge\, CB2 1RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge University Library":MAILTO:events@lib.cam.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T070000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T223000
DTSTAMP:20260514T203805Z
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SUMMARY:Histon & Impington BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Histon & Impington Green Spaces and Histon & Impington Community Orchard have joined forces for an all day nature extravaganza – Histon & Impington BioBlitz 2026. \nWe will be discovering the wildlife and plants in some of our woods and meadows including Histon Wood\, the Croft Close Nature Reserve\, Long Meadow\, the Manor Park field and Community Orchard. \nWhat is on\, where and when?  \nNature sets the timetable! From dawn (almost) to dusk local experts will be hunting for animals and plants\, and anyone – young or old – can join them. Just drop in\, no need to book. \nThere will be a wide range of stalls with a nature theme based at the Community Orchard in the morning. Our BioBlitz “hub” at St Audrey’s Close Community Centre will also have a range of nature stalls plus a totaliser where you can see just how much has been identified as the day progresses. \nWe have a full programme of TIMED ACTIVITIES that start from either the Community Orchard or St Audrey’s Close Community Centre – see website for timetable. \nSt Audrey’s Close Community Centre will be the BioBlitz ”hub” open from 10:30-16:30. During the morning there will be a second hub in the Community Orchard open from 8am. (See also the separately advertised Orchard Breakfast\, serving 10:30-12:00). There will be a nature puzzle trail between the two hubs.
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/histon-impington-bioblitz/
LOCATION:St Audrey’s Close Community Centre\, St Audrey's Close\, Histon\, Cambridge\, CB24 9JX
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Histon &amp%3B Impington Green Spaces":MAILTO:treasurer@higreenspaces.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
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SUMMARY:Coton Orchard Bioblitz 2026
DESCRIPTION:Nature nerds\, curious kids and orchard lovers – come explore! \nJoin On the Verge Cambridge and friends for a day of wildlife spotting in Coton Orchard. \nNo experience needed just curiosity and a love of nature. \nExperts will help identify everything from bugs to bats. And new this year\, pond dipping! \nYours sightings go to national records – real science\, real impact. \nBooking essential\, free but space limited. \nKids welcome (with an adult). \nDress for the weather – no dogs please. \nBook via Eventbrite.
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/coton-orchard-bioblitz-2026/
LOCATION:Coton Orchard\, Next to Coton Orchard Garden Centre\, Cambridge Road\, Coton\, CB23 7PJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T204500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T220000
DTSTAMP:20260330T104528Z
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SUMMARY:Bat Safari Punting - Friday Night
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe tours are led by knowledgeable Wildlife Trust Bat Experts and they’ll make sure you get the most from your experience. The tours are chauffeured and include the use of specialist electronic bat detectors which convert bats’ sonar signals into audible frequencies.\nYour guide will outline characteristics and habitats of bats likely to be encountered on your trip and teach you how to use the detectors. You’ll identify exactly which species of bat are flying close to your punt and find out about our amazing local species. \nThe new dates for 2026 will be from 15 May 2026 to 26 September 2026. From 15 May to 12 June\, the tours will run on Fridays only. Then\, from 13 June through to 26 September\, they will run on both Fridays and Saturdays. \nPrices vary based on the number of passengers. The current rate is £71 for two people in a row\, £83 for three\, and £41 for a single row. \nStart times vary per evening. Check the Scudamores website for details.  \nSend an email to enquiries@scudamores.com or call us on 01223 359 750 to be included in our 2026 mailing list\, and we will contact you once we have more information and when we will release tickets for 2026 event. \nScudamore’s contributes 50% of ticket proceeds to the Wildlife Trust! Since we started running the tours we helped fundraise more than £94\,100. Visit the Wildlife Trust page for more information
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/bat-safari-punting-friday-2026/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Scudamores Punting\, Scudamore's Punting Company 32a Bridge Street\, Cambridge\, CB2 1UJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scudamores":MAILTO:enquiries@scudamores.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T230615Z
CREATED:20260526T230615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T230615Z
UID:10004624-1782471600-1782489600@cambridgenaturenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Boat trips at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION: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 mid-March to late October. \nOur 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 know about the wildlife on the day\, point out features of the Fen\, and answer questions about fenland waterways and drainage. \nBoat trips run most days throughout the summer\, usually departing at 11:00\, 12:30\, 14:15 and 15:45. Please contact us on 01353 720274 to check availability and to book. In the event of unfavourable weather\, please call us to check if the boat is running. \nPrices: Adult £7.75\, child £4.75 (under 1s go free)\, family £23.75 (two adults and two children). \nThe boat has capacity for 12 passengers\, including babies. \nPay on the day\, in the Visitor Centre – non National Trust members please be aware\, admission for Wicken Fen will also be required. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. \nDogs are not permitted on board (except assistance dogs). \nFor more information and to book tickets
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/boat-trips-at-wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Wicken Fen\, National Trust\, Lode Lane\,\, Wicken\, Ely\, Cambridgeshire\, CB7 5XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T092557Z
CREATED:20260603T093159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T092557Z
UID:10004747-1782468000-1782493200@cambridgenaturenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Water Land & City: Toward a Sponge Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:Cambridge is more than its historic centre: it sits at the edge of the Fens\, shaped by river valleys\, chalk streams\, and a long history of drainage and cultivation. This iterative exhibition explores our relationship with water and how we might move from controlling water to living with it. Drawing on the idea of ‘Sponge City’\, the exhibition brings together international examples and practices alongside local rain garden and climate resilient projects across Cambridge. \nWith today’s Cambridge facing a dual challenge of flooding and water scarcity\, this exhibition invites a reimagination of our relationship with water and the possibility of a more climate resilient\, sponge-like Cambridge. \nSupported by: Turenscape\, Water Sensitive Cambridge\, LDA design\, Teasels Design\, City of Cophenhagen (Københavns Kommune)\, SLA\, and Wysing Arts (Creative Youth Council). \nCurated by Zhuozhang Li (Cambridge Room Research & Community Design Research Lab) \nAssociated event: Drought & Flood: Gardening in a Changing Climate
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/water-land-city-toward-a-sponge-cambridge/2026-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224417Z
CREATED:20260526T224417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T224417Z
UID:10004552-1782468000-1782491400@cambridgenaturenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Cycle hire at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Explore the reserve on two wheels and enjoy an easy family ride to see the Konik ponies or discover the wildlife in the wider reserve. \nCycle hire is open Thursday to Sunday\, daily during school holidays\, and on Bank Holidays. Opens 10 am; last hire 2:30 pm\, return by 4:30 pm. \nWe have a range of bikes available for hire\, including ebikes\, trikes and children’s bikes. There’s no need to book for cycle hire unless you have specific requirements. Helmets are available\, although you should bring your own if you have one. Locks are available to secure your bike whilst out on your ride. \nCycle hire rates (all rates are for two hours; additional hours are charged on return) \nMore information and prices \n 
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/cycle-hire-at-wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Wicken Fen\, National Trust\, Lode Lane\,\, Wicken\, Ely\, Cambridgeshire\, CB7 5XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T232538Z
CREATED:20260526T232047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T232538Z
UID:10004686-1782466200-1782498600@cambridgenaturenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Living Water: Poetry\, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers
DESCRIPTION:‘Without living water\, we die.’\n\nThese stark words from Anglo-Irish artist Barrie Cooke reflect his alarm at the growing pollution of the Irish rivers and loughs he loved. A leading expressionist painter\, Cooke drew constant inspiration from the natural world and from his friendships with major 20th-century poets\, including Seamus Heaney\, Ted Hughes and John Montague. \nThis exhibition uncovers a significant archive of letters\, manuscripts and artworks that offers fresh insight into their creative dialogue across five decades. At its heart lies the shared landscape that sustained them\, rivers that became both artistic touchstones and warnings of environmental decline. \nLiving Water is a partnership with Pembroke College\, Cambridge and is curated by Dr Mark Wormald\, Fellow in English at Pembroke College and award-winning poet. \nSome of the artworks and manuscripts in the exhibition reference death\, nudity and the objectification of women. \nAlso on show are works by acclaimed artist Susan Derges\, inspired by the rivers and landscape of Devon. Visitors are invited to sit\, pause\, perhaps read a poem\, while they contemplate these human-sized works which trace the presence and flow of water. \nLiving Water is hosted across two sites at Cambridge University Library and Pembroke College. \n\nMonday – Friday 9am to 6.30pm (last entry 6pm) \nSaturday 9am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) \nSunday closed\n\nEntry is FREE and OPEN TO ALL. No booking required.  \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/living-water-poetry-art-and-the-fight-for-clean-rivers/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Pembroke College\, Trumpington Street\, Cambridge\, CB2 1RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge University Library":MAILTO:events@lib.cam.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T195105Z
CREATED:20260508T192313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T195105Z
UID:10004055-1782415800-1782419400@cambridgenaturenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Six Inches of Soil + Panel
DESCRIPTION:This showing of the inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food – to heal the soil\, benefit our health and provide for local communities takes place at the Stapleford Village Weekend. The film will be followed by a short talk from a panel of experts\, including the film’s producer\, Claire Mackenzie. \nAbout the Film\n\nSix Inches of Soil tells the inspiring story of young English farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food – to heal the soil and our health and provide for local communities. \nHalf the food we eat in the UK is produced by about 180\,000 farmers\, who manage 70 per cent of our land. Current “industrial” mainstream farming practices significantly contribute to soil degradation\, biodiversity loss and climate change. Regenerative farming practices within an agroecological system promote healthier soils\, provide healthier\, affordable food\, restore biodiversity and sequester carbon. \n\n\n \n\n\nThe film is a story of three new farmers in the first year of their regenerative journey to heal the soil and help transform the food system – Anna Jackson\, a Lincolnshire 11th-generation arable and sheep farmer; Adrienne Gordon\, a Cambridgeshire small-scale vegetable farmer; and Ben Thomas\, who rears pasture-fed beef cattle in Cornwall. \nAs the trio of young farmers strives to adopt regenerative practices and create viable businesses\, they meet seasoned mentors who help them on their journey. They are joined by other experts who provide wisdom and solutions from a growing movement of people dedicated to changing the trajectory of food\, farming\, and the planet. \n\nBook tickets
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/six-inches-of-soil-panel/
LOCATION:Stapleford Pavillon\, Gog Magog Way\, Stapleford\, Cambridge\, CB22 5BQ
CATEGORIES:Film,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T191500
DTSTAMP:20260619T115529Z
CREATED:20260407T174613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T115529Z
UID:10003235-1782409500-1782414900@cambridgenaturenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Rivers of Film Shorts pt 2 + Panel (Pembroke College)
DESCRIPTION:Please note the change of time to 5:45pm (from the previously advertised 6pm).  \nExpect 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!  \nBook your ticket for this event \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 Pembroke College’s part of the Living Water exhibition. A pay bar will be available for this event.  \nAs 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 are 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. \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) \nBook early to avoid disappointment.  \n \n 
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/rivers-of-film-screening-of-part-two/
LOCATION:Pembroke College\, Trumpington Street\, Cambridge\, CB2 1RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge University Library":MAILTO:events@lib.cam.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T230615Z
CREATED:20260526T230615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T230615Z
UID:10004623-1782385200-1782403200@cambridgenaturenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Boat trips at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION: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 mid-March to late October. \nOur 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 know about the wildlife on the day\, point out features of the Fen\, and answer questions about fenland waterways and drainage. \nBoat trips run most days throughout the summer\, usually departing at 11:00\, 12:30\, 14:15 and 15:45. Please contact us on 01353 720274 to check availability and to book. In the event of unfavourable weather\, please call us to check if the boat is running. \nPrices: Adult £7.75\, child £4.75 (under 1s go free)\, family £23.75 (two adults and two children). \nThe boat has capacity for 12 passengers\, including babies. \nPay on the day\, in the Visitor Centre – non National Trust members please be aware\, admission for Wicken Fen will also be required. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. \nDogs are not permitted on board (except assistance dogs). \nFor more information and to book tickets
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/boat-trips-at-wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Wicken Fen\, National Trust\, Lode Lane\,\, Wicken\, Ely\, Cambridgeshire\, CB7 5XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T092557Z
CREATED:20260603T093159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T092557Z
UID:10004746-1782381600-1782406800@cambridgenaturenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Water Land & City: Toward a Sponge Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:Cambridge is more than its historic centre: it sits at the edge of the Fens\, shaped by river valleys\, chalk streams\, and a long history of drainage and cultivation. This iterative exhibition explores our relationship with water and how we might move from controlling water to living with it. Drawing on the idea of ‘Sponge City’\, the exhibition brings together international examples and practices alongside local rain garden and climate resilient projects across Cambridge. \nWith today’s Cambridge facing a dual challenge of flooding and water scarcity\, this exhibition invites a reimagination of our relationship with water and the possibility of a more climate resilient\, sponge-like Cambridge. \nSupported by: Turenscape\, Water Sensitive Cambridge\, LDA design\, Teasels Design\, City of Cophenhagen (Københavns Kommune)\, SLA\, and Wysing Arts (Creative Youth Council). \nCurated by Zhuozhang Li (Cambridge Room Research & Community Design Research Lab) \nAssociated event: Drought & Flood: Gardening in a Changing Climate
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/water-land-city-toward-a-sponge-cambridge/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224417Z
CREATED:20260526T224417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T224417Z
UID:10004551-1782381600-1782405000@cambridgenaturenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Cycle hire at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Explore the reserve on two wheels and enjoy an easy family ride to see the Konik ponies or discover the wildlife in the wider reserve. \nCycle hire is open Thursday to Sunday\, daily during school holidays\, and on Bank Holidays. Opens 10 am; last hire 2:30 pm\, return by 4:30 pm. \nWe have a range of bikes available for hire\, including ebikes\, trikes and children’s bikes. There’s no need to book for cycle hire unless you have specific requirements. Helmets are available\, although you should bring your own if you have one. Locks are available to secure your bike whilst out on your ride. \nCycle hire rates (all rates are for two hours; additional hours are charged on return) \nMore information and prices \n 
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/cycle-hire-at-wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Wicken Fen\, National Trust\, Lode Lane\,\, Wicken\, Ely\, Cambridgeshire\, CB7 5XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T232538Z
CREATED:20260526T232047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T232538Z
UID:10004685-1782379800-1782412200@cambridgenaturenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Living Water: Poetry\, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers
DESCRIPTION:‘Without living water\, we die.’\n\nThese stark words from Anglo-Irish artist Barrie Cooke reflect his alarm at the growing pollution of the Irish rivers and loughs he loved. A leading expressionist painter\, Cooke drew constant inspiration from the natural world and from his friendships with major 20th-century poets\, including Seamus Heaney\, Ted Hughes and John Montague. \nThis exhibition uncovers a significant archive of letters\, manuscripts and artworks that offers fresh insight into their creative dialogue across five decades. At its heart lies the shared landscape that sustained them\, rivers that became both artistic touchstones and warnings of environmental decline. \nLiving Water is a partnership with Pembroke College\, Cambridge and is curated by Dr Mark Wormald\, Fellow in English at Pembroke College and award-winning poet. \nSome of the artworks and manuscripts in the exhibition reference death\, nudity and the objectification of women. \nAlso on show are works by acclaimed artist Susan Derges\, inspired by the rivers and landscape of Devon. Visitors are invited to sit\, pause\, perhaps read a poem\, while they contemplate these human-sized works which trace the presence and flow of water. \nLiving Water is hosted across two sites at Cambridge University Library and Pembroke College. \n\nMonday – Friday 9am to 6.30pm (last entry 6pm) \nSaturday 9am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) \nSunday closed\n\nEntry is FREE and OPEN TO ALL. No booking required.  \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/living-water-poetry-art-and-the-fight-for-clean-rivers/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Pembroke College\, Trumpington Street\, Cambridge\, CB2 1RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge University Library":MAILTO:events@lib.cam.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T083000
DTSTAMP:20260523T195909Z
CREATED:20260312T160500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T195909Z
UID:10001286-1782374400-1782376200@cambridgenaturenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Moth Trapping and Identification on Trumpington Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Come and help identify the moths that were caught overnight! ID guides and expert advice will be on hand. All welcome. Children must be supervised. \nEvery Thursday at 8 am throughout the Cambridge Nature Festival\, meet by the Reserve Office. \nPictured: A privet hawk moth found in the moth trap at Trumpington Meadows in 2024
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/moth-traps-on-trumpington-meadows/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Trumpington Meadows\, Via Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve\, Cambridge\, CB2 9LJ
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T201500
DTSTAMP:20260319T122652Z
CREATED:20260302T231624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T122652Z
UID:10001257-1782327600-1782332100@cambridgenaturenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Seasonal stroll (Trumpington Meadows): summer wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of a series of short\, accessible walks\, led by Communities and Education Officer Rebecca Neal\, around Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve in the warmer months. We walk at a leisurely pace on flat paths\, taking around an hour to go 1-2 miles. We stop to discuss whatever wildlife comes along\, and focus on common species. (Additional walks\, which are more in-depth and longer\, are available on the second Monday of the month) \nThese walks are aimed at adults\, but interested older children are welcome. \nBooking is essential to manage group size. Please follow the link to the Wildlife Trust BCN website. £6 for Wildlife Trust BCN members\, £9 for non-members. \n(Image by Kieron Huston)
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/seasonal-stroll-trumpington-meadows-summer-wildflowers-2/
LOCATION:Trumpington Meadows\, Grantchester Road\, Trumpington\, Cambridge\, CB2 9LH
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T195129Z
CREATED:20260430T135046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T195129Z
UID:10003676-1782320400-1782327600@cambridgenaturenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Overburden + Q&A
DESCRIPTION:OVERBURDEN is a feature-length documentary set in the mist-shrouded Nimba Mountains on the Liberia–Guinea border\, where rare wildlife and local communities reclaim a landscape scarred by mining. Today\, this fragile recovery faces a new threat: a global steel company using conservation promises to brand a new mining venture as green. \nWith exclusive\, on-the-ground access\, OVERBURDEN follows rangers\, scientists\, and forest defenders—like Moses Darpey\, a hunter turned ranger—as they navigate the tangled frontier where mining meets conservation\, and where memory\, science\, and power collide. The film captures intimate encounters with the mountain’s extraordinary inhabitants\, from a viviparous toad found nowhere else on earth to resilient cave-dwelling bats and adaptive chimpanzees. \n​OVERBURDEN tells a powerful story of resilience and transformation in a landscape shaped by industry yet alive with possibility. Through vivid cinematography and deeply rooted storytelling\, the film follows communities and nature enduring and adapting in the face of relentless global forces. OVERBURDEN celebrates the power of mutual aid\, showing how people and ecosystems persist\, rebuild\, and thrive against overwhelming odds. \nQ&A with the filmmakers ​Shadrach Kerwillain\, Sarita West (Director) and Gregg Mitman (Creative Producer) \nMore information and get tickets
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/overburden-qa/
LOCATION:Babbage Lecture Theatre\, David Attenborough Building\, New Museums Site\, Pembroke Street\,\, Cambridge\, CB2 3QZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T230615Z
CREATED:20260526T230615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T230615Z
UID:10004622-1782298800-1782316800@cambridgenaturenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Boat trips at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION: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 mid-March to late October. \nOur 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 know about the wildlife on the day\, point out features of the Fen\, and answer questions about fenland waterways and drainage. \nBoat trips run most days throughout the summer\, usually departing at 11:00\, 12:30\, 14:15 and 15:45. Please contact us on 01353 720274 to check availability and to book. In the event of unfavourable weather\, please call us to check if the boat is running. \nPrices: Adult £7.75\, child £4.75 (under 1s go free)\, family £23.75 (two adults and two children). \nThe boat has capacity for 12 passengers\, including babies. \nPay on the day\, in the Visitor Centre – non National Trust members please be aware\, admission for Wicken Fen will also be required. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. \nDogs are not permitted on board (except assistance dogs). \nFor more information and to book tickets
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/boat-trips-at-wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Wicken Fen\, National Trust\, Lode Lane\,\, Wicken\, Ely\, Cambridgeshire\, CB7 5XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks at Wimpole
DESCRIPTION:Each week\, we take a different route\, varying in distance and taking in different highlights around the estate. Our Wednesday Walks are usually between 3 and 5 miles and take 1 to 2 hours\, depending on walking speed. A good level of fitness is required for these walks. A suggested donation of £2\, paid at our Visitor Welcome\, will be greatly appreciated. \nNo need to book\, just turn up at the Visitor Welcome. \nFind out more about the walking routes
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/wednesday-walks-at-wimpole/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Wimpole Hall\, Wimpole Estate\, Arrington\,\, Royston\, SG8 0BW
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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CREATED:20260603T093159Z
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SUMMARY:Water Land & City: Toward a Sponge Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:Cambridge is more than its historic centre: it sits at the edge of the Fens\, shaped by river valleys\, chalk streams\, and a long history of drainage and cultivation. This iterative exhibition explores our relationship with water and how we might move from controlling water to living with it. Drawing on the idea of ‘Sponge City’\, the exhibition brings together international examples and practices alongside local rain garden and climate resilient projects across Cambridge. \nWith today’s Cambridge facing a dual challenge of flooding and water scarcity\, this exhibition invites a reimagination of our relationship with water and the possibility of a more climate resilient\, sponge-like Cambridge. \nSupported by: Turenscape\, Water Sensitive Cambridge\, LDA design\, Teasels Design\, City of Cophenhagen (Københavns Kommune)\, SLA\, and Wysing Arts (Creative Youth Council). \nCurated by Zhuozhang Li (Cambridge Room Research & Community Design Research Lab) \nAssociated event: Drought & Flood: Gardening in a Changing Climate
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/water-land-city-toward-a-sponge-cambridge/2026-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTAMP:20260526T224417Z
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SUMMARY:Cycle hire at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Explore the reserve on two wheels and enjoy an easy family ride to see the Konik ponies or discover the wildlife in the wider reserve. \nCycle hire is open Thursday to Sunday\, daily during school holidays\, and on Bank Holidays. Opens 10 am; last hire 2:30 pm\, return by 4:30 pm. \nWe have a range of bikes available for hire\, including ebikes\, trikes and children’s bikes. There’s no need to book for cycle hire unless you have specific requirements. Helmets are available\, although you should bring your own if you have one. Locks are available to secure your bike whilst out on your ride. \nCycle hire rates (all rates are for two hours; additional hours are charged on return) \nMore information and prices \n 
URL:https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/event/cycle-hire-at-wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Wicken Fen\, National Trust\, Lode Lane\,\, Wicken\, Ely\, Cambridgeshire\, CB7 5XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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