Trail: The River Runs through the Museum of Cambridge
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Cambridge Nature Festival 2024
25th May – 30th June
A celebration of the nature on our doorstep!
Calendar of Events
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Cuckoo Clock workshop
Cuckoo Clock workshop
We'll help you design and make a unique Cuckoo Clock, with your own choice of clock face, pendulums and decorations. Did you know that Wicken Fen is one of just a handful of sites in the South of England that Cuckoos visit each summer? Take a stroll around the Fen in May and you will …
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Wicken Fen boat trips
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 October. Our open boat is powered by a quiet electric motor, allowing you to enjoy the tranquillity of the Fen. Our expert driver will be able to let …
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Pond Dipping – Wicken Fen
Pond Dipping – Wicken Fen
10:30-11:15, 11:45-12:30, 13:30-14:15, 14:45-15:30 Suitable for children age 5+, children must be accompanied. £4 Plus parking (parking free for members) Booking essential, see weblink above for link to booking website or call 0344 249 1895 12 spaces available Pond dipping at Wicken Fen | National Trust Delve into the watery world of Wicken Fen to …
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Water Use at the Garden Guided Walk
Water Use at the Garden Guided Walk
Come along for a guided walk led by the Head of Horticulture, Sally Petitt, exploring water use practices at the Garden. Water Use at the Garden Guided Walk - Cambridge Botanic Garden Normal Garden admission
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Walk with a Warden – Evening Edition
Walk with a Warden – Evening Edition
Join the reserve warden at Fen Drayton Lakes for an evening guided walk to discover the birds, mammals, insects and flowers using the reserve at this exciting time of year. We will stay out until dusk when there's a chance of seeing bats and owls. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts of all levels, this will be …
£5.75 – £13.25
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Building bricks wetland workshop – Wicken Fen
Building bricks wetland workshop – Wicken Fen
What might you find at Wicken Fen in another 125 years' time? Come and have fun building future windpumps, wildlife and wetland artefacts - let your imagination run wild... Suitable for all ages; under 4s go free and will have some bigger building blocks to play with. Models can’t be taken home but you are …
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Bat Walk – Coe Fen
Bat Walk – Coe Fen
Guided bat walk run by Rachel Bates Location: meet outside the The Watermill, Newnham Rd, Cambridge CB3 9EY Cost: Free Booking: please email info@castlehillecology.co.uk Number of spaces: 25 Suitability: Adults and children
4 events,
Small mammal trapping – Wandlebury
Small mammal trapping – Wandlebury
Set traps - 31st May 6pm Small mammal identification - 1st June 8am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/small-mammal-surveying-at-wandlebury-country-park-tickets-904065854307?aff=oddtdtcreator Booking required Number of spaces 25 Suitable for everyone . Donations welcome.
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Bat Punt Safari
Bat Punt Safari
Bat Punt Safaris | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants (wildlifebcn.org) BOOKING ESSENTIAL The Wildlife Trust (BCN)'s annual river Cam bat punts with Scudamore's provide one of the most exciting evening experiences of summer on the river in Cambridge. Enjoy a unique experience setting off just before dusk. Hand held bat detectors pick up …
4 events,
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Small trapping – Wandlebury – ID
Small trapping – Wandlebury – ID
Set traps - 31st May 6pm Small mammal identification - 1st June 8am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/small-mammal-surveying-at-wandlebury-country-park-tickets-904065854307?aff=oddtdtcreator Booking required Number of spaces 25 Suitable for everyone . Donations welcome.
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Building bricks wetland workshop
Building bricks wetland workshop
What might you find at Wicken Fen in another 125 years' time? Come and have fun building future windpumps, wildlife and wetland artefacts - let your imagination run wild... Suitable for all ages; under 4s go free and will have some bigger building blocks to play with. Models can’t be taken home but you are …
5 events,
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‘We need to talk about peat’ Guided Walk – Wicken Fen
‘We need to talk about peat’ Guided Walk – Wicken Fen
What is going on with peat at the Fen. As part of the Fens East Peat Partnership, we're undertaking large-scale projects to keep our deep peat wet, and to rewet other areas of peat - a vital tool in the fight against climate change. Peat is 'black gold' - in the past it has been …
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History Strolls – Wimpole
History Strolls – Wimpole
Looking to stretch your legs and learn more about the history of Wimpole Estate? Then this walk is for you! Join us on Sunday mornings for an educational walk and talk on the history of Wimpole, its landscape, history and people. Suitable for Adults. Walkers should wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. Our History …
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Science on Sundays
Science on Sundays
Thomas Idris Marquand will talk about the role of wetlands in climate change. Other Science on Sundays talk run until August (third Sunday of each month). Normal Garden admission, in the Cambridge University Botanic Garden (Classroom)
3 events,
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Cambridge AstroPlus – Rockets (talk)
Cambridge AstroPlus – Rockets (talk)
Cambridge AstroPlus (for 11-18yrear olds) How do rockets work? What sort of rocket do you need to fly to space, to the Moon, to Mars or beyond? What type of fuels and energy sources could power you? £4 (annual family membership) CA+: Rockets | CAA (cambridgeastronomicalassociation.com) 19:15-21:00pm
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Eddington Ecology walking tour
Eddington Ecology walking tour
Discover some of the habitats and features created at Eddington in this walking tour led by Mike Dean, the project’s ecologist. Eddington is a growing sustainable community in Cambridge, led by the University of Cambridge. The tour will outline some of the works undertaken to enhance the area’s biodiversity, such as the lagoon, tree …
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Dragons, Damsels & Nature for Mental Health
Dragons, Damsels & Nature for Mental Health
Come and discover dragonflies, damselflies & how the power of nature can improve your mental health. The evidence that getting out into nature is good for your mental health is ever growing. Join local wildlife guide David Chandler for a wander through one of the UK's largest wetland nature reserves in search of the dragonflies and damselflies found …
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Eddington Ecology Tour
Eddington Ecology Tour
Discover some of the habitats and features created at Eddington in this walking tour led by Mike Dean, the project’s ecologist. Eddington is a growing sustainable community in Cambridge, led by the University of Cambridge. The tour will outline some of the works undertaken to enhance the area’s biodiversity, such as the lagoon, tree …
4 events,
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Wednesday Walk – Wimpole
Wednesday Walk – Wimpole
Each week the Wednesday Walk takes in a different route, varying in distance and taking in different highlights around the estate. Our walks are usually between 3 - 5 miles, and take 1-2 hours depending on walking speed. Suitable for Adults. Walkers should wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. Our Wednesday Walks are between 3 …
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Guided Garden Walk
Guided Garden Walk
Learn about the great gardeners of the past who have helped shape Wimpole's pleasure grounds, discover this season's most notable new arrivals and hear about our plans for future growth in the gardens. As part of this tour you'll be guided around our four-and-a-half-acre walled garden before being taken behind the scenes to see the …
3 events,
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Fen Flowers Walk – Wicken Fen
Fen Flowers Walk – Wicken Fen
Discover the fen flora on the historic Sedge Fen, with our expert guide. We are happy to offer this walk as part of our Summer Evenings programme. A chance to discover some of the fenland flowers with our guide who'll show you the wetland and fen-loving plant species just coming into their showy best. This …
5 events,
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Botanical Illustration Workshop
Botanical Illustration Workshop
Join Rosemary Dodgson (Iceni Botanical Artist) for this workshop aimed at adults wanting to learn or improve their skills in botanical illustration. Pencil, pen and ink and watercolour are all available and all materials will be provided as part of the course. The Docky Hut Café will be open for lunch, or you're welcome to …
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Building Stones Tour – Geology walk.
Building Stones Tour – Geology walk.
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 for this guided walk around …
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Bat Punt Safari
Bat Punt Safari
Bat Punt Safaris | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants (wildlifebcn.org) BOOKING ESSENTIAL The Wildlife Trust (BCN)'s annual river Cam bat punts with Scudamore's provide one of the most exciting evening experiences of summer on the river in Cambridge. Enjoy a unique experience setting off just before dusk. Hand held bat detectors pick up …
5 events,
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Willow Weaving Workshop
Willow Weaving Workshop
Using willow harvested from the reserve during our winter habitat management work, try your hand at making a woven garden obelisk using traditional methods. You will be able to take your obelisk home with you for growing climbing plants in your garden. Tools and equipment will be provided and no previous willow weaving experience …
£30 – £36
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Festival of Plants
Festival of Plants
Set in our beautiful landscape, the Festival of Plants celebrates the wonder of plants when the Garden is in full bloom. From gardeners to budding plant scientists, families to photographers, or anyone looking to spend an interesting day in the Garden when it is brimming with summer colour, Festival of Plants is a fun-filled, fact-finding …
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Bat Punt Safari
Bat Punt Safari
Bat Punt Safaris | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants (wildlifebcn.org) BOOKING ESSENTIAL The Wildlife Trust (BCN)'s annual river Cam bat punts with Scudamore's provide one of the most exciting evening experiences of summer on the river in Cambridge. Enjoy a unique experience setting off just before dusk. Hand held bat detectors pick up …
4 events,
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June Plant Swap at Trumpington allotments
June Plant Swap at Trumpington allotments
Swap spare seedlings, plants and surplus seeds. Expand the range of plants you grow and meet other local gardeners. You can attend even if you don't have anything to swap, just make a donation. Everyone welcome. Arrive early for the best choice of plants.
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Open Farm Sunday – RSPB Hope Farm
Open Farm Sunday – RSPB Hope Farm
We’d like to welcome you to visit RSPB Hope Farm on this year’s LEAF open day on Sunday 9 June. Don’t miss a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at our nature-friendly demonstration and research farm. We’re rarely open to the public, but this Open Farm Sunday, you can enjoy a fun, family day …
4 events,
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Guided Garden Walk
Guided Garden Walk
Learn about the great gardeners of the past who have helped shape Wimpole's pleasure grounds, discover this season's most notable new arrivals and hear about our plans for future growth in the gardens. As part of this tour you'll be guided around our four-and-a-half-acre walled garden before being taken behind the scenes to see the …
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CGS talk My favourite fossils at the Sedgwick MuseumÂ
CGS talk My favourite fossils at the Sedgwick MuseumÂ
CNHS - 7:30 p.m. Rob Theodore; St Andrews Centre, School Hill, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9JE £3 for non members
£3
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Guided Garden Walk
Guided Garden Walk
Learn about the great gardeners of the past who have helped shape Wimpole's pleasure grounds, discover this season's most notable new arrivals and hear about our plans for future growth in the gardens. As part of this tour you'll be guided around our four-and-a-half-acre walled garden before being taken behind the scenes to see the …
£39
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Wednesday Wander guided walk
Wednesday Wander guided walk
Join our knowledgeable volunteers for a walk around the reserve lakes and trails, stopping to take in the seasonal highlights and sights and sounds of the wildlife that calls Fen Drayton Lakes home. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts of all levels 15 spaces, prebooking essential.
£6 – £7.50
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Wednesday Walk – Wimpole
Wednesday Walk – Wimpole
Each week the Wednesday Walk takes in a different route, varying in distance and taking in different highlights around the estate. Our walks are usually between 3 - 5 miles, and take 1-2 hours depending on walking speed. Suitable for Adults. Walkers should wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. Our Wednesday Walks are between 3 …
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Guided Garden Walk
Guided Garden Walk
Learn about the great gardeners of the past who have helped shape Wimpole's pleasure grounds, discover this season's most notable new arrivals and hear about our plans for future growth in the gardens. As part of this tour you'll be guided around our four-and-a-half-acre walled garden before being taken behind the scenes to see the …
5 events,
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Little Acorns in the Gardens
Little Acorns in the Gardens
Join us for a fun-filled morning of digging, planting, and crafting activities, and learn a bit about the various plants and wildlife in Wimpole's beautiful gardens. The event will be run by a team of Wimpole staff and volunteers, and will include exciting stories, catchy songs, and outdoor adventures for 2-5 year olds. Suitable for …
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Bat Walk – Fen Ditton
Bat Walk – Fen Ditton
Bat walk led by Rachel Bates *Time: 9.15pm* Location: meet outside St Mary the Virgin Church, High St, Fen Ditton, Cambridge CB5 8ST Cost: Free Booking: please email info@castlehillecology.co.uk Number of spaces: 25 Suitability: Adults and children
5 events,
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Trees of the Botanic Garden Guided Walk
Trees of the Botanic Garden Guided Walk
Join our Collections Coordinator, Margeaux Apple, to hear the stories of trees in the Botanic Garden. Normal garden admission applies. 10 spaces. Trees of the Botanic Garden Guided Walk - Cambridge Botanic Garden
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Hobson’s Brook and Conduit Bioblitz
Hobson’s Brook and Conduit Bioblitz
This year we will be look at the Conduit along Brookside and the Botanic Garden frontage, and along New Bit and Vicar's Brook towards Coe Fen. St Mary's School have very kindly given us permission to base ourselves in their garden adjacent to the Bateman Street entrance to the Botanic Garden. This …
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Bat Punt Safari
Bat Punt Safari
Bat Punt Safaris | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants (wildlifebcn.org) BOOKING ESSENTIAL The Wildlife Trust (BCN)'s annual river Cam bat punts with Scudamore's provide one of the most exciting evening experiences of summer on the river in Cambridge. Enjoy a unique experience setting off just before dusk. Hand held bat detectors pick up …
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Moth Trapping – Girton College
Moth Trapping – Girton College
Saturday 15th June -Â Evening event to set up moth traps. Sunday 16th June - Early morning moth identification session Times / location TBC
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Moth Identification – Girton College
Moth Identification – Girton College
Saturday 15th June -Â Evening event to set up moth traps. Sunday 16th June - Early morning moth identification session Times / location TBC
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Pond Dipping / Introduction to Fishing
Pond Dipping / Introduction to Fishing
10am till 3pm (lunch 1 hour) We will be offering you the chance to try and catch a fish supported by a licensed coach. All tackle and bait will be provided as well as a seat to fish from. We will have some pond dipping equipment out with identification charts, hopefully with support from the Environment …
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Guided Orchid Walk to Haslingfield’s Clunch Pit
Guided Orchid Walk to Haslingfield’s Clunch Pit
Short, guided walk to this historic and rare chalk grassland: a County Wildlife site it is one of only two sites with records of Man Orchids https://www.hheco.co.uk/whatson/2024/naturefestwalkhaslingfield Booking not required Meet on foot at the bottom of Quarry Lane (off School Lane/Back Lane) Haslingfield. Close parking available in Chestnut Close or on the …
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History Strolls – Wimpole
History Strolls – Wimpole
Looking to stretch your legs and learn more about the history of Wimpole Estate? Then this walk is for you! Join us on Sunday mornings for an educational walk and talk on the history of Wimpole, its landscape, history and people. Suitable for Adults. Walkers should wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. Our History …
3 events,
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Guided Garden Walk
Guided Garden Walk
Learn about the great gardeners of the past who have helped shape Wimpole's pleasure grounds, discover this season's most notable new arrivals and hear about our plans for future growth in the gardens. As part of this tour you'll be guided around our four-and-a-half-acre walled garden before being taken behind the scenes to see …
4 events,
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Wednesday Walk – Wimpole
Wednesday Walk – Wimpole
Each week the Wednesday Walk takes in a different route, varying in distance and taking in different highlights around the estate. Our walks are usually between 3 - 5 miles, and take 1-2 hours depending on walking speed. Suitable for Adults. Walkers should wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. Our Wednesday Walks are between 3 …
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Guided Garden Walk
Guided Garden Walk
Learn about the great gardeners of the past who have helped shape Wimpole's pleasure grounds, discover this season's most notable new arrivals and hear about our plans for future growth in the gardens. As part of this tour you'll be guided around our four-and-a-half-acre walled garden before being taken behind the scenes to see the …
3 events,
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Little Acorns in the Gardens
Little Acorns in the Gardens
Little Acorns in the Gardens | National Trust : Join us for a fun-filled morning of digging, planting, and crafting activities, and learn a bit about the various plants and wildlife in Wimpole's beautiful gardens. The event will be run by a team of Wimpole staff and volunteers, and will include exciting stories, catchy songs, …
5 events,
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Friends of the Cam river rights festival
Friends of the Cam river rights festival
Friends of the Cam River Rights Festival takes place every year on Midsummer's Day - June 21st 4 pm to 9.30. With the River Rights Declaration at 6pm. Location: Jesus Green between Jesus Lock and the tennis courts  Free / No booking required - Space is pretty much unlimited. Up to 150 people have come …
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Cambridge Astronomical Association talk: The Mysteries of the Ice Volcanoes
Cambridge Astronomical Association talk: The Mysteries of the Ice Volcanoes
CAA: The Mysteries of the Ice Volcanoes | CAA (cambridgeastronomicalassociation.com) £4 (annual family membership) Join our Guest Speaker, Will Joyce to discover more about the latest discoveries and theories about Ice Volcanoes.  Will has presented introductory, intermediate and advanced astronomy and planetary science talks and short courses for many years, to schools, the public and …
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Bat Punt Safari
Bat Punt Safari
Bat Punt Safaris | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants (wildlifebcn.org) BOOKING ESSENTIAL The Wildlife Trust (BCN)'s annual river Cam bat punts with Scudamore's provide one of the most exciting evening experiences of summer on the river in Cambridge. Enjoy a unique experience setting off just before dusk. Hand held bat detectors pick up …
6 events,
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Zoology Live
Zoology Live
Don't miss this year's Zoology Live! with a whole host of family activities happening in the Museum, plus some city centre wildlife walks that you can book onto running during the day. Watch this space for all the details. All activities and Museum entry FREE. Zoology Live! 2024 | Museum of Zoology (cam.ac.uk) …
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Ranger Led Nature Walk
Ranger Led Nature Walk
Events at Wimpole Estate (nationaltrust.org.uk) Join Ranger Chris on a guided walk through Wimpole Estate’s parkland. A chance to learn more about the flora and fauna who call the Estate their home, as well as the work undertaken to protect and care for their habitats. This walk will focus on wildflower and tree identification, with …
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Bat Punt Safari
Bat Punt Safari
Bat Punt Safaris | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants (wildlifebcn.org) BOOKING ESSENTIAL The Wildlife Trust (BCN)'s annual river Cam bat punts with Scudamore's provide one of the most exciting evening experiences of summer on the river in Cambridge. Enjoy a unique experience setting off just before dusk. Hand held bat detectors pick up …
3 events,
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The Great Fen – Talk
The Great Fen – Talk
The Great Fen - Cambridge Botanic Garden £5 plus admission Listen to Henry Stanier from the Wildlife Trust talk about fenlands and the Great Fen Project, one of the largest restoration projects of its type in Europe.
4 events,
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Tree Identification at Wandlebury
Tree Identification at Wandlebury
Gentle guided walk around the beautiful Country Park to learn about native trees. Led by a knowledgeable guide who will help you to identify tree species using features such as bark, leaves, flowers and fruits. Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. Meet at the large noticeboard in the car park. Free event, …
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Guided Garden Walk
Guided Garden Walk
Learn about the great gardeners of the past who have helped shape Wimpole's pleasure grounds, discover this season's most notable new arrivals and hear about our plans for future growth in the gardens. As part of this tour you'll be guided around our four-and-a-half-acre walled garden before being taken behind the scenes to see the …
5 events,
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Early Morning Nature Wander
Early Morning Nature Wander
Join us on an early morning guided nature walk around the Garden and indulge in the unique opportunity to explore the plants and their associated wildlife before anyone else arrives £5 - doesn't include entry to the garden Early Morning Nature Wander - Cambridge Botanic Garden
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Wednesday Walk – Wimpole
Wednesday Walk – Wimpole
Free with admission (National Trust Members free). Donations welcome. No booking required, just pick up a ticket at the Visitor Welcome Centre Each week the Wednesday Walk takes in a different route, varying in distance and taking in different highlights around the estate. Our walks are usually between 3 - 5 miles, and take 1-2 …
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Guided Garden Walk
Guided Garden Walk
Learn about the great gardeners of the past who have helped shape Wimpole's pleasure grounds, discover this season's most notable new arrivals and hear about our plans for future growth in the gardens. As part of this tour you'll be guided around our four-and-a-half-acre walled garden before being taken behind the scenes to see the …
4 events,
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Mucky Pups – Wicken Fen
Mucky Pups – Wicken Fen
Outdoor adventures at Wicken Fen, for pre-school children who enjoy getting grubby. Seasonal activities, crafts and stories for children aged 2-5 years, with an accompanying adult. £7 per child. Booking essential. Mucky Pups | National Trust £7 per child - Booking essential, see weblink above for link to booking website or call 0344 …
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Bat Punt Safari
Bat Punt Safari
Bat Punt Safaris | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants (wildlifebcn.org) BOOKING ESSENTIAL The Wildlife Trust (BCN)'s annual river Cam bat punts with Scudamore's provide one of the most exciting evening experiences of summer on the river in Cambridge. Enjoy a unique experience setting off just before dusk. Hand held bat detectors …
7 events,
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CYA: Rockets
CYA: Rockets
Cambridge Young Astronomers is for 7-11 year olds - This month we will talk all about how rockets work and hopefully have some demonstrations and the chance to build your own small, safe chemical rocket! Even more fun than usual this month as we hope to build some working rockets in addition to hearing all …
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Coton Orchard Bioblitz
Coton Orchard Bioblitz
Coton Orchard Bioblitz Free! www.cotonorchard.com/bioblitz.html Come and explore the huge variety of wildlife in one of the UK's oldest and largest orchards! Undisturbed by ploughing or pesticides for decades, the mix of fruit trees, meadow, hedgerows, wild scrub and copse, makes this vestige of the county’s orchard heritage home to a rich community of flora …
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Bourn Brook Balsam Bash 2024
Bourn Brook Balsam Bash 2024
Location to be announced Cost: Free To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bourn-brook-balsam-bash-2024-tickets-882491916077?aff=oddtdtcreator Himalayan Balsam is a pretty but highly invasive non-native annual plant that spreads rapidly along waterways and degrades habitat. Help Cam Valley Forum eradicate it from a stretch of the Bourn Brook. Training and tools provided. Number of spaces: 25 Suitable for 16+ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bourn-brook-balsam-bash-2024-tickets-882491916077?aff=oddtdtcreator
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History Strolls – Wimpole
History Strolls – Wimpole
Looking to stretch your legs and learn more about the history of Wimpole Estate? Then this walk is for you! Join us on Sunday mornings for an educational walk and talk on the history of Wimpole, its landscape, history and people. Suitable for Adults. Walkers should wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. Our History Strolls …