As well as educating, nature-themed events bring people together, provide inspiration and contact with the outdoors and above all are fun!
Awareness-raising and education relating to biodiversity issues is an important role of all involved in the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity. Biodiversity is a global issue but local messages are far more likely to resonate with people. Local plants and animals provide a familiar and relevant connection and provide a sense of place.
Challenge yourself-get out and discover nature in your area!
18th July 11:00 – 15:00
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Join us for a celebration of nature in the Vale and find out how you can take action to support nature's recovery.
Book your free place here
Location: Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 18, 2026
18th -19th July
Join us for two days of discovery across the Botanic Garden and Waun Las Nature Reserve, exploring the wild wonders of our remarkable landscape.
A BioBlitz is a race against time to find and identify as much wildlife as possible over a specific period, creating a snapshot of the diversity of species in a specific location. You can help us to record as many species as possible in just 48 hours, and be part of a big celebration of Welsh wildlife and conservation.
Free with Garden Admission - No Booking Required
Further details here
Location: Llanarthne
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 18, 2026 - July 19, 2026
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24 July 8:45 PM - 10:45 PM
Join us for an awesome evening exploring the fascinating world of bats and moths! This in-person event lets you get up close with these nocturnal creatures, learn cool facts, and enjoy a fun night in nature. Don't miss out on the chance to see these amazing animals using scientific methods such as bat detectors and moth trapping in action under the stars. Bring your friends and your curiosity!
Parking here is limited, please carshare where possible.
Please be aware that this event takes place during darker hours and you may need to bring a torch.
Free event. Further information and booking details on Eventbrite
Location: Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
Areas: Merthyr Tydfil
July 24, 2026
25th July
Save the date!
Further details to follow
Location: Pontypool
Areas: Torfaen
July 25, 2026
31st July 11:00-16:00
Come join us for a day of exploring and celebrating nature at Newbridge Fields! This Bridgend Nature Partnership event will feature guided nature walks, interactive workshops, and engaging talks by local conservation experts. Learn about the diverse wildlife that calls this area home and discover ways to get involved in protecting it. Whether you're a seasoned nature enthusiast or just looking to spend a day outdoors, this event is perfect for all ages. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and like-minded individuals!
For further details and to book your free place, please click on the Eventbrite link
Location: Bridgend
Areas: Bridgend
July 31, 2026
9th August
Save the date!
Further details to follow
Location: Ruthin
Areas: Denbighshire
August 09, 2026
21 September- 25 September 8 AM-3 PM
Join Our Free Drystone Walling Course!
Get ready to learn the skills to build your own drystone wall during this week-long, free course running from September 21st to 25th, 8am-3pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure you sign up quickly to avoid missing out!
The exact location will be shared once you’ve signed up.
Don’t forget to wear sensible clothing, sturdy footwear, and bring a packed lunch along with plenty of water.
For more info, drop an email to gillian.hampson@merthyr.gov.uk, barreti@merthyr.gov.uk, or rebekka.berger@merthyr.gov.uk.
Free event. Further information and booking details on Eventbrite
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Areas: Merthyr Tydfil
September 21, 2026
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12th July 10:00 -11:30am Dunraven Bay
Volunteer some time to help us help the rockpool habitat by removing embedded litters.
Book your place on the Beach Academy website
Location: Southerndown
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 12, 2026
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12th July 10:30am-12:00 Whitmore Bay
Age 2+ including nature, wildlife, bushcraft and art activities with marine games and stories.
Book your place on the Beach Academy website
Location: Barry Island
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 12, 2026
12 July 11:00 New Quay
Join us as we walk along the beautiful Welsh coastal path, spotting and checking off any wildlife we see! Combining our marine knowledge, with the incredible knowledge of local wildlife man, Josh Pedley, this is a time to learn about all the creatures both big and small!
For further details the link
Location: New Quay
Areas: Ceredigion
July 12, 2026
Sunday 12th July at 10:00am
Ever wondered what creatures wake up while we are asleep?
Led by Conservation Officer Chris, we will be unboxing our overnight, harmless traps to discover the beautiful and varied moth species that live in the woods. It is a relaxed, fascinating way to learn more about moths and help us record our findings.
This event is free to attend, funded by and with thanks to Nature Networks.
Weather-dependent. Fun for all ages!
Meet at the Visitor Centre, Penllergare Valley Woods
Book your free spot here
Location: Penllergare
Areas: Swansea
July 12, 2026
12th July 14:00 - 17:00
Join us for an immersive wander through landscapes layered in deep time. You will be guided to connect creatively with the geology and local heritage as we follow the coastal path from Porth Amlwch to the historic holy well, Ffynnon Eilian. Our leisurely pace with regular stops will give us the time and space to observe and experience our surroundings.
Distance: 4-5km. The walk will take place along a section of Anglesey Coastal Path, so expect uneven trails, steps, some exposed sections, and minor altitude gains.
Further details and event booking here
Location: Port Amlwch
Areas: Anglesey
July 12, 2026
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12th July 10:00am - 1:00pm
This outing will look for Water Lobelia, Water Purslane, Marsh Pennywort, Marsh St John's Wort, Marsh Lousewort, Marsh Cinquefoil, Bog Asphodel, Sundew, Bog Pimpernel and Cranberry. Quillworts and Horsetails are also present. Fauna include the scarce Keeled Skimmer dragonfly, and Water Voles were recently confirmed.
Meet by the cattle grid at the side of the lake.
Further details including contact information.
Location: Llyn Eiddwen
Areas: Ceredigion
July 12, 2026
12th July, 2pm - 4pm Gilfach, near Rhayader
Summer is the perfect time to see the wide range of wonderful plants that thrive at Gilfach. Butterflies love the wildflowers and grasses with the small pearl-bordered fritillary, common blue and green hairstreak to name but a few found here.
Further details and booking link
Location: Rhayader
Areas: Powys
July 12, 2026
12th July 10:00-16:00 Beddgelert
Kids go free!
Join us for a relaxed and adventurous family day based at beautiful Trigonos, combining nature, outdoor activities and time together in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia).
The day will begin with a gentle guided nature walk exploring the fascinating landscape around Dorothea Quarry, followed by a picnic lunch beside the lake. In the afternoon, families will have the opportunity to try paddleboarding on the lake.
Book your place here
Location: Beddgelert
Areas: Eryri NPA
July 12, 2026
12 July, Sessions at 11.00am - 1.00pm; and 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Join entomologist Liam Olds for a guided insect walk at Penlan Racecourse. Once part of a prestigious 19th-century racecourse, the site is now a haven for wildlife. Explore the variety of insects that thrive here, from bees and butterflies to beetles and other invertebrates, while taking in views over the Lower Swansea Valley and Swansea Bay.
A perfect opportunity for nature enthusiasts of all ages to discover the hidden insect life of this urban green space.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting point: along Clwyd Road, at the access path to Penlan Racecourse, Penlan, Swansea SA5 7EY
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Location: Penlan
Areas: Swansea
July 12, 2026
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11th July 10:00am - 3:00pm
As part of Wales Nature Week we are running four walks around Parc Slip. You will be learning about the variety of birds, wildflowers, mammals or insects found on site and how to record them. Learning how to record means you can do your part in helping to conserve local wildlife.
To sign up head to our Eventbrite where you can book onto one event or more if you fancy!
To book your free place, visit the WTSWW website
Location: Bridgend
Areas: Bridgend
July 11, 2026
11th July 10:00 -11:30am Rest Bay Beach
Starfish on the shore need our help. Find out why and how you can make a difference.
Book your place on the Beach Academy website
Location: Porthcawl
Areas: Bridgend
July 11, 2026
11th July 10:00-14:00
Join us for a FREE family event and learn about nature conservation across North East Wales in the grounds of Basingwerk Abbey, Greenfield Valley! Stands, storytelling, face painting, willow weaving and fun family learning activities
Further details
Location: Holywell
Areas: Flintshire
July 11, 2026
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11th July 10:00-16:00 Bethesda
A fun and creative day for folks who love being outdoors, get excited about maps, and want to play with the colours and shapes of the Eryri landscape.
We’ll share our memories of personally meaningful routes we’ve walked in Eryri. We’ll reflect on what these routes mean to us on a deeper level, how they’ve enhanced our lives, and how they connect us with nature and the land.
Book your place here
Location: Bethesda
Areas: Eryri NPA
July 11, 2026
11th July 10am–4pm Castle Green, Aberystwyth
Join us for a day of wildlife, creativity, discovery and community at the Ceredigion Nature Festival.
The festival is a free celebration of Ceredigion’s remarkable natural environment and the people, projects and organisations working to protect and restore it. As part of Wales Nature Week, the event brings together local conservation groups, community organisations, artists, researchers and volunteers to inspire action for nature and help people connect with the wildlife on their doorstep.
Whether you are a keen naturalist, a family looking for a fun day out, or simply curious about the wildlife and landscapes of Ceredigion, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
For further details the link
Location: Aberystwyth
Areas: Ceredigion
July 11, 2026
11th July 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for a series of GeoArt events where creativity meets geology. From sketching and photography to creative writing in beautiful outdoor settings, each session is an opportunity to slow down, explore, and create right here on Ynys Môn
This mini-symposium marks the opening of a temporary exhibition at the Watch House of new work by Judith Noble, inspired by the lives and work of geologists Edward and Annie Greenly: The Earth's Own Life.
Whether you're a complete beginner or a confident artist, we'd love to see you there.
Further details and event booking here
Location: Port Amlwch
Areas: Anglesey
July 11, 2026
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11th July 10:00–16:00
Join local conservation groups at Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre for a family-friendly day celebrating wildlife and nature.
Activities include:
With:
Suitable for all ages and a great opportunity to learn about local wildlife conservation while enjoying hands-on activities.
Free drop-in event brought to you by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and North Wales Wildlife Trust.
Location: Llyn Brenig
Areas: Conwy
July 11, 2026
11th July 2 to 4pm
Penglais Parc Natur, Aberystwyth
With Tom Moulsdale and Mike Kear
Using their experience as an ecologist and queer person, Tom will share their learnings about queering ecology and how it helps them not only in understanding and sharing ecological knowledge, but has also led them through the maze of healing as a queer non-binary person. We will explore these ideas through the perspectives of the wildlife and ecosystem of Penglais wood and heath and let them guide and stimulate us into finding our own diverse paths beyond the binaries and into reconnection with the wilds.
Meet at Penglais Parc Natur
Location: Aberystwyth
Areas: Ceredigion
July 11, 2026
11th July 11am - 4pm Glantawe Riverside Park
Stalls, food stalls, talks, music, free activities
£5 entry
Kids entrance free
Location: Pontardawe
Areas: Swansea
July 11, 2026
July 11th 11:00 – 16:00
Join staff from Celtic Rainforests LIFE and COFNOD for a day of wildlife recording in the temperate rainforest at Llyn Mair, Maentwrog, Meirionnydd by recording Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS).
You will need to bring suitable clothing in anticipation of both wet and warm weather to the event, in addition to your own lunch. Light refreshments will be provided by the organisers.
Free event. Book your place here
Location: Maentwrog
Areas: Gwynedd
July 11, 2026
11th July 10:00 – 16:00 St Fagans National Museum of History Cardiff
Join us as we celebrate the wealth of Nature in Wales at St Fagans National Museum of History. We’ll have our Amgueddfa Cymru scientists on hand to give you a glimpse into the fascinating diversity of life using specimens from our collections that are stored in Cardiff.
Learn from our experts in plants, animals and fossils.
We’ve partnered with some local nature-based charities and organisations, who will talk about their wonderful projects to help protect our biodiversity.
Free event
For further details follow the link
Location: Cardiff
Areas: Cardiff
July 11, 2026
11 July 10:00am - 4:30pm
Join us for a wonderful family day celebrating nature at Amelia Trust Farm.
Explore our beautiful woodland and enjoy a range of nature-inspired activities, including:
🌿 Nature Spotting Trail
🍂 Nature Rubbings
🌲 Guided Woodland Nature Tour
📖 Wild Story Time
🍄 Hazel Gnomes & Mushroom Craft
🧘 Self-Guided Forest Bathing Activity
Your ticket also includes time to explore the farm, meet our friendly animals, wander through the gardens, follow our seasonal farm trail and discover our sensory sculptures.
For more details and to book your place, please click on the link
Location: Barry
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 11, 2026
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Saturday 11th July 11.30am & 12.30pm Aberystwyth Castle
Gwrachod Eryri The Dancing Witches will be performing at Ceredigion Nature Festival
Location: Aberystwyth
Areas: Ceredigion
July 11, 2026
11 July 10 AM - 2:30 PM Amelia Trust Farm Barry
Join Vale Nature Partnership and The Orchard Project for a course exploring orchard care and pruning techniques.
This is a free, in-person course led by The Orchard Project, to gain practical skills in pruning techniques and learn how effective orchard management can improve biodiversity and support local communities.
Book your free space here
Location: Barry
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 11, 2026
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11th July 11:00AM – 4:00PM
11am – 4pm
Gone Wild takes place during Wales Nature Week. Join us for a free fun day out celebrating nature at is best in the beautiful surroundings of Pembrey Country Park . The event will include activities which will appeal to families, those that are new to nature, and to the more seasoned nature lover.
In addition to walkabout children’s entertainers promoting being kind to nature there will be mini orienteering; a nature scavenger hunt; park ranger led activities like den building and camp fire building. Representatives from The Country Park’s new Nature Centre will also be on hand to showcase what it has to offer. Plus a host of environmentally friendly stalls and food vendors.
Gone Wild is FREE*, this is not a ticketed event * parking fees are applicable
Location: Pembrey Country Park
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 11, 2026
11th July 10 AM - 12 PM
Join Gower Society Youth to discover about the incredible hidden wildlife living in the old colliery site in Parc Melin Mynach, which is full of grasshoppers and bugs hidden away behind the pump track. We will look for spiders, saw flies, bees, and butterflies living amongst the grasslands in the park.
This is an amazing site not visited by many so come and discover what is living there.
For further details and to book your free place, please visit the Gower Society Eventbrite page
Location: Swansea
Areas: Swansea
July 11, 2026
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10th July
10:00-16:00 Beddgelert
Join us for a stunning guided walk along part of the historic Slate Trail through the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia). This route takes us from the beautiful village of Beddgelert past Gelert's grave, along the Aberglaslyn Pass, with mountain scenery, woodlands, old quarry landscapes and remote valley paths towards Croesor and on to Garreg.
This is a challenging but rewarding day out for active over-55s who enjoy walking in the mountains and exploring North Wales’ rich industrial heritage.
Book your place here
Location: Beddgelert
Areas: Eryri NPA
July 10, 2026
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July 10th 10 AM - 2:30 PM
Join Vale Nature Partnership and The Orchard Project at the Wenvoe Community Orchard for a course exploring orchard care and pruning techniques.
Free, in-person course led by The Orchard Project, to gain practical skills in pruning techniques and learn how effective orchard management can improve biodiversity and support local communities.
Book your free space here
Location: Wenvoe
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 10, 2026
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10th July 10:00am -14:00pm
A free, immersive event in Wales Nature week that looks at celebrating nature on our doorstep. It is an event that brings wellbeing and conservation together. With practical activities such as Balsam pulling and wildlife recording for those who like a more hands on approach and for those who would like to experience the outdoors, we offer nature journaling and forest bathing.
Find out more here
Location: Brecon
Areas: Bannau Brycheiniog NPA
July 10, 2026
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10th July, 9:30pm–11:00pm
Led by Conservation Officer Chris, this short circular walk includes a slight incline as we use specialised detectors to track local bats and moths. It is a fantastic way to see the woods come alive after dark and get involved in citizen science.
Meet at the Visitor Centre, Penllergare Valley Woods
Book your free place here
Location: Penllergare
Areas: Swansea
July 10, 2026
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10th July 10am-1pm
Join us for a relaxed and creative watercolour nature session as part of Wales Nature Week.
We’ll begin with a gentle guided stroll around the reserve (approx. 30–45 minutes) taking inspiration from the surrounding wildlife and habitats, followed by a watercolour painting session indoors.
This small group session is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to enjoy time in nature and try something creative.
Further information and booking link here
Location: Cwmbran
Areas: Torfaen
July 10, 2026
10th July 10:00-13:00
Join us for a training event learning to survey and ID Shrill Carder Bees and Brown-banded Carder Bees!
As part of the Healthy Planet, Healthy People Project, Torfaen County Borough Council are running a variety of wildlife survey training events. This training is being delivered by Glo i Natur CIC’s founder Liam Olds.
You will learn how to survey and identify rarer bumblebee species, including the Shrill Carder Bee and Brown-banded Carder Bee. You will learn about their behaviour, key forage plants and colony cycles.
Booking is essential. Please book on Eventbrite or email Rose.Scott@torfaen.gov.uk
Location: Cwmbran
Areas: Torfaen
July 10, 2026
10 July 10 AM - 12 PM Parc Taf Bargoed Visitor Centre, Treharris
Join us for the Free Wales Nature Week ID Session and get up close with the amazing wildlife around you! This in-person event is perfect for anyone curious about nature and eager to learn how to identify plants, animals, and insects native to Wales. Whether you're a newbie or a nature pro, come along for a fun, relaxed session where you can ask questions and share discoveries. Don't miss out on connecting with fellow nature lovers!
We will meet in the carpark, in front of the visitor centre.
This walk may be over unseen forest trails and woodland banks so will not be suitable for pram and/or wheelchairs or those with mobility issues.
All children must be accompanied by adults and well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
For further information and to book your free place, click on the Eventbrite link
Location: Treharris
Areas: Merthyr Tydfil
July 10, 2026
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10th July 7:30pm - 9:30pm Brecon Tap meeting point
Swifts are one of the quintessential sounds of the summer. Come for a summer evening stroll for the chance to spot some swift screaming parties! Learn more about these incredible ariel acrobats and contribute to data collection to help this vulnerable species.
This event is in partnership with the Brecon Swift Group.
Free event
For further details and the organiser contact follow this link
Location: Brecon
Areas: Powys
July 10, 2026
10th July 20:00-23:00 Ynys Hywel Farm, Cwmfelinfach
Join us for a beginner-friendly evening at Ynys Hywel Farm exploring the fascinating world of bats and moths. Guided by local experts, you’ll take part in a bat walk, use detectors to identify species, and learn how the technology works. The evening also includes a moth trapping demonstration, giving you a closer look at these important nocturnal species.
This is a family-friendly event, and children are welcome when accompanied by an adult, making it a great opportunity for all ages to celebrate Wales Nature Week!
This is a free event, with tea and coffee provided. It is organised by the Caerphilly Local Nature Partnership, the Valleys Bat Group, and Butterfly Conservation.
Spaces are limited, so please book in advance.
For further details and to book your free place, please click on the Eventbrite link
Please note: The event date may change in the case of bad weather and will be rescheduled to the following week if necessary.
Location: Cwmfelinfach
Areas: Caerphilly
July 10, 2026
10th July 11:00-13:00
An opportunity to learn how to record wildlife, identify wildflowers and native trees in Tanygrisiau Community Wildlife Garden
Location: Blaenau Ffestiniog
Areas: Gwynedd
July 10, 2026
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Thursday 9th July 1-3pm
Children are able to explore nature in depth and learn at their own pace in a safe and nurturing environment.
We have a very relaxed structure at our sessions. There is plenty of time to get to know each other, explore, and settle in to the space. We will have a range of activities on offer that will be displayed around our woodland to start at any time.
Event costs apply.
For more details and to book, please visit the website
Location: Aberdare
Areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf
July 09, 2026
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9th July 1:30-4:00
Glow-worm habitat in the Elan Valley is declining and local populations are threatened. Join the Elan Valley Trust to will carry out bracken bruising and scrub control to help increase the glow-worm habitat.
Training provided. No experience necessary.
For further details and to register follow this link
Location: Elan Valley
Areas: Powys
July 09, 2026
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9th July 2 PM - 3:30 PM Webinar
Hosted by the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales as part of Wales Nature Week.
In collaboration with Ystadau Cymru and the Welsh Local Government Association.
Join us for the first in a new six-part webinar series exploring the role of the public sector in responding to the climate and nature emergencies through asset management.
Webinar Focus
This first session will explore practical actions asset managers can take to embed nature recovery into the management and maintenance of buildings and land.
With mandatory nature-recovery targets expected within the next two years under the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Act 2026, this webinar is a timely opportunity to:
Speakers include
Who should attend?
To reserve your free place click on the Eventbrite link
Location: Online
Areas: All areas
July 09, 2026
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9 July 2–3pm Y Plas Machynlleth, John Edwards Room
Free event. No Booking Necessary
More information: info@machmaethlon.org
Location: Machynlleth
Areas: Powys
July 09, 2026
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9th July 10:00-16:00
Pen y Pass Warden Centre
A leisurely walk from Pen y Pass to Glaslyn and back, with plenty of time for local folk tales and simple nature connection activities.
Come and hear tales of King Arthur and Excalibur, giant who’s buried on Yr Wyddfa, and the fairies who guided local miners.
It’ll be a relaxing and restorative day with plenty of breaks to enjoy this stunning valley in the heart of Eryri. This walk is not suitable for dogs, sorry.
This is a bilingual event but if you don't speak Welsh, don't worry - you'll still learn a couple of words and have a lovely time!
Book your free place here
Location: Pen y Pass Warden Centre
Areas: Eryri NPA
July 09, 2026
9th July 10:30 – 16:00
This event in Wales Nature Week forms part of the National Forest – Restoring Riparian Corridors in the Crai Valley project, managed by the Brecon Beacons Local Nature Partnership in collaboration with BIS, the Wye & Usk Foundation, Stump Up for Trees and the Woodland Trust. The project aims to enhance riparian habitats through woodland, hedgerow and shelterbelt creation, strengthening wildlife corridors, improving water quality and supporting biodiversity across the valley.
This recording day will focus on a varied but under-recorded farm within the project area. The farm has not been ploughed or fertilised for many years and supports a range of habitats, including recently felled conifer plantation (as part of project works), shelterbelts, wet flushes, riparian corridors, stone walls and access to upland areas.
To book your free place please click on the Eventbrite link
More details of the location (facilities, postcode, parking details & grid ref) will be provided nearer the time to those who have booked on.
Location: Crai Valley
Areas: Powys
July 09, 2026
9th July 10–1pm The Show Allotment, The Plas, Machynlleth
Come to our Thursday morning volunteer session and help us improve the site for wildlife
Free, drop In event.
For More Information: info@machmaethlon.org
Location: Machynlleth
Areas: Powys
July 09, 2026
8 July 7pm-8pm
The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) are hosting a free webinar during Wales Nature Week where Graduate School academic Dr Jane Fisher will be delving into the changing state of Welsh Freshwater Environments, the factors driving these changes and possible solutions.
Free event.
Further details and booking link
Location: online
Areas: All areas
July 08, 2026
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8th July, 6pm-8pm Abercamlo Bog, near Crossgates
Summer is the perfect time to see the wide range of wonderful plants that thrive at Abercamlo.
The dry heathy pastures contain a mixture of plants including common valerian, petty whin, dyer's greenweed, devil's-bit scabious, heather, cross-leaved heath and marsh pennywort. Scrub is an important wildlife habitat providing nectar, seeds, fruit, shelter and nest sites for insects, mammals and birds.
Free event.
Further details and booking link
Location: Crossgates
Areas: Powys
July 08, 2026
8th July 5pm
Join us in Cwmbran, for a hands-on volunteering session to help tackle Himalayan balsam, an invasive plant that spreads rapidly along our rivers and waterways and crowds out native wildlife.
We’ll be working together to remove balsam helping to restore space for native plants and protect local habitats.
We'll be meeting at what3words /// The simplest way to talk about location at 5pm.
No experience is needed – full guidance will be provided, and everyone is welcome.
For further details and to book, click on this link
Location: Cwmbran
Areas: Torfaen
July 08, 2026
Wednesday 8 July 9:30am–2:30pm
Discover the diverse and fascinating moths of Henllys Local Nature Reserve! Would you like to see marvellous moths up close?
Join us at Henllys Local Nature Reserve for a moth trap opening event!
As part of the Healthy Planet, Healthy People Project, Torfaen County Borough Council are running a variety of wildlife-focused events, this event is being delivered by county moth recorder Kevin Hewitt.
You will get the chance to see a variety of moths carefully caught the previous night, learn their names and fascinating facts about them, and help us safely release them back into the wild.
This event is perfect for families looking to get out in nature, moth enthusiasts hoping to see interesting species and complete beginners interested in learning something new!
For further details and to book, click on this link
Location: Cwmbran
Areas: Torfaen
July 08, 2026
8th July 6pm 8pm Silent Valley Nature Reserve
Join Wild Heart Woodland Therapy for a gentle, nature-based session of mindfulness and connection as part of Wales Nature Week.
This FREE Forest Therapy session invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the land and yourself — surrounded by the beauty of the Welsh landscape.
Book your place here
Location: Ebbw Vale
Areas: Blaenau Gwent
July 08, 2026
Join HWW Free Webinar: Connecting with nature at work
Wednesday 08 July 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Join this free webinar and launch of the Workplace Nature Wellbeing Calendar delivered in collaboration with RSPB Cymru.
What this webinar will cover
Don’t miss this chance to access expert guidance and practical tools to support your organisation—free of charge.
Who can attend
This webinar is open to all employers in Wales, including managers, HR leads, people managers, and anyone interested in improving workplace nature connectedness.
Q&A
There will be time for questions with RSPB Cymru and Healthy Working Wales.
Participation is free.
Speakers:
If you have any questions, please contact: healthyworkingwales@wales.nhs.uk.
Register here by Wednesday 01 July.
Location: Virtual
Areas: All areas
July 08, 2026
8th July 10am – 4pm Kenfig NNR
Join SEWBReC and botanist David Barden to learn about the plant species found on the dunes at Kenfig NNR. There will be a slight emphasis on rushes, sedges and grasses, but we will also cover other dune plants. Note that the course will be entirely based in the field.
Level: Beginners to Improvers
Free event. Booking essential.
Please email: info@sewbrec.org.uk to book a space
Location: Kenfig NNR
Areas: Bridgend
July 08, 2026
8th July 11:30 – 13:00
Discover how you can get involved in Citizen Science and protect local nature! Join us for an inspiring mid-week stroll through the beautiful Penllergare Valley Woods and discover the incredible species sharing our spaces. Led by our expert Conservation Officer, Chris, this walk is the perfect chance to spot beautiful birds, dancing butterflies, darting dragonflies, and stunning summer wildflowers.
During the walk, you’ll learn how to become a vital part of local conservation using the LERC app. We’ll show you how quick and easy it is to record your wildlife sightings, meaning your steps on the trail directly help us protect nature for the future.
Meet at the Visitor Centre, Penllergare Valley Woods
Book your free place here
Location: Penllergare
Areas: Swansea
July 08, 2026
July 8 • 10 AM - 2 PM
Want to learn more about managing meadows and gain free practical skills in wildflower ID?
Join our FREE Wildflower ID Training Course to learn how to identify native wildflowers and to understand the importance of meadows for biodiversity.
Led by Plantlife: saving wild plants, this course is a great opportunity to build your knowledge and connect with nature!
This event is part of our Nature Neighbours project and is funded by Welsh Government's Local Places for Nature scheme.
Book your free space here
Location: Cowbridge
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 08, 2026
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8th July 4pm – 5:45pm
Join us at Nature Photography Club with Valleys Photography. An ideal club set in a relaxed environment for children aged 8-15 who are interested in nature, photography, wildlife, and the outdoors. Whether using a phone, action camera, or DSLR, all equipment levels are welcome!
Event costs apply.
For more details and to book, please visit the website
Location: Aberdare
Areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf
July 08, 2026
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July 8 17:00- 18:00
We are delighted to be joined in Pontypool Park by Daniel Morden, who will be telling the legendary Welsh story of Gwion Bach and his epic escape from the goddess Cerridwen. An exciting encounter of Gwion Bach transforming into different animals in order to escape, only for Cerridwen to change and pursue him as that animal’s predator! Come and listen to this magical and thrilling tale from long ago!
There will also be crafts following the story for children to colour in and create masks of some of the animals that feature in the story.
Audience: 7 and over
For further details and to book your free place visit the Eventbrite website
Location: Pontypool
Areas: Torfaen
July 08, 2026
7th July, 10:30am – 4pm Llanfechain, Montgomeryshire
Come along to record the wildlife in your local area, meet like-minded people and connect with the natural world. Recording days provide an opportunity to record all the wildlife seen on the day to understand what species are present in the area.
Free event.
Further details and booking link
Location: Llanfechain
Areas: Powys
July 07, 2026
7th July 12:30-14:30 Cardiff University Social Science Research Park
Come and celebrate Wales Nature Week with us while discovering the colourful pollinators that thrive in our green spaces. 🦋🌼
Join us for a friendly guided walk to discover butterflies and day-flying moths. Learn how to identify different species, why they are important for healthy habitats, and how you can help conservation by recording wildlife.
This session will also prepare you to take part in the Big Butterfly Count (17 July–9 August), the UK's largest butterfly and day-flying moth survey. You'll learn simple identification and survey skills that help collect valuable data for conservation.
Whether you're interested in nature, ecology, or simply want to learn more about local wildlife, this is a great opportunity to get outdoors and build new skills. No experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and suitable outdoor clothing.
Open to Cardiff University staff, students and members of the local community.
Drop in for the full session or just pop along for as long as you can.
Sign up for your free place here
Location: Cardiff
Areas: Cardiff
July 07, 2026
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7th July 3.30–4.30pm
Come and decorate bug and bird houses for the community garden sites around Bryn y Gog Free event, no booking necessary.
More info: info@machmaethlon.org
Location: Machynlleth
Areas: Powys
July 07, 2026
7 July Bala
15:00 - 16:30
Come and hear traditional Welsh folk tales in a supportive atmosphere with learners at your own level. You’ll be guided gently by Fiona Collins, Welsh Learner of the Year 2019, storyteller, and author of three folktales books in the Amdani series for learners.
It’s a marvellous chance to use your Welsh and expand your vocabulary while connecting with Welsh traditional culture.
This free bilingual event is suitable for Welsh learners at Lefel Mynediad / Lefel Sylfaen
Book your free place here
Location: Bala
Areas: Eryri NPA
July 07, 2026
The Merthyr Tydfil Biodiversity Partnership are hosting a River clean near Taf Bargoed on Tuesday the 7th of July.
This Wales Nature Week, we’re taking action for our Welsh rivers!
Alongside the South East Wales River Trust and Keep Wales Tidy, we’re hosting a free community clean-up and you’re invited!
Come make a positive impact with us.
Email aimee.webber@merthyr.gov.uk if you’d like to get involved.
Location: Taf Bargoed
Areas: Merthyr Tydfil
July 07, 2026
10:00 - 15:30 Bethesda
A leisurely circular walk, taking in geology, deep time, land use, Welsh place names, plant life, and myth & legend.
This is a bilingual event but if you don't speak Welsh, don't worry - you'll still learn a couple of words and have a lovely time! Os ydych chi'n siarad Cymraeg, byddwch hefyd yn ei fwynhau.
Book your place here
Location: Bethesda
Areas: Eryri NPA
July 07, 2026
7th July 11:00-13:00
An opportunity to learn how to record wildlife, identify wildflowers and native trees in Tanygrisiau Community Wildlife Garden
Location: Blaenau Ffestiniog
Areas: Gwynedd
July 07, 2026
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7 July Bala
17:00 - 18:30
Come and hear traditional Welsh folk tales in a supportive atmosphere with learners at your own level. You’ll be guided gently by Fiona Collins, Welsh Learner of the Year 2019, storyteller, and author of three folktales books in the Amdani series for learners.
It’s a marvellous chance to use your Welsh and expand your vocabulary while connecting with Welsh traditional culture.
This free bilingual event is suitable for Welsh learners at Lefel Mynediad / Lefel Sylfaen
Book your free place here
Location: Bala
Areas: Eryri NPA
July 07, 2026
6th July 10am – 12pm
Sessions have a relaxed child-led structure where children and their families are able to explore and engage with the activities that are available around our woodland.
Activity based at Dare Valley Community Woodland
Event costs apply.
For more details and to book, please visit the website
Location: Aberdare
Areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf
July 06, 2026
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6th July 1pm – 3:30pm
Our sessions have a relaxed structure. We spend the first 15 minutes welcoming everyone and having hot drinks by the campfire. We have a structured activity each session will start at 1:15pm to give everyone time to arrive.
Once the activity has been completed we spend the rest of the session exploring and playing together in nature.
Event costs apply.
For more details and to book, please visit the website
Location: Aberdare
Areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf
July 06, 2026
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6 July, 8.30pm
Join us for an evening celebration of swifts.
Hear about Saving Swansea's Swifts project aiming to protect our
much-loved but endangered local. You can also join us on a sunset walk
looking for swifts (starting around 9.00pm).
No booking required - please just come along and bring your family and friends!
Meeting at Penclawdd Foreshore Car Park, Penclawdd, Swansea SA4 3YE
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If this event is cancelled, we'll post about it on social media: https://www.instagram.com/swanseaswifts
Location: Penclawdd
Areas: Swansea
July 06, 2026
6th July 1.30 to 3.30
Join In Our Nature CIC for a gentle stroll in Pontypool Park noticing the nature that calls it home.
Meet at the entrance to Pontypool Active Living Centre
For further details and to book, click on thislink
Location: Pontypool
Areas: Torfaen
July 06, 2026
6th July 10am-12pm Burfa Bog, near Presteigne
Summer is the perfect time to see the wide range of wonderful wildflowers that thrive at Burfa Bog. Heath spotted and marsh orchids thrive in the wet fen meadow amongst the meadowsweet, cuckoo flower, ragged robin and opposite-leaved golden saxifrage.
Free event.
Further details and booking link
Location: Presteigne
Areas: Powys
July 06, 2026
July 6th 10:30 Slash Pond Community Nature Reserve
In celebration of Wales Nature Week this year, the Slash Pond Community Nature Reserve in Broad Haven is collaborating with staff from Pembrokeshire College on for a volunteer conservation day to carry out a range of habitat management and boardwalk maintenance activities.
Meet at the picnic area.
Free event. Turn up on the day
Location: Broad Haven
Areas: Pembrokeshire
July 06, 2026
5th July 11am - 3pm Cyncoed
The annual Friends of Nant Fawr Community Woodlands Fun Day takes place in the Old Reservoir Car Park, off Rhydypenau Road, Cyncoed. Access lane is between 127 and 129 Rhydypenau Road.
There will be activities for children, including looking at stream creatures through a microscope, moth identification with real moths, making tissue paper butterflies, leaf identification, learning about the insects and reptiles that live in the Nant Fawr area and following trails.
You don't have to take part in anything, you can just come along for a chat!
Location: Cyncoed
Areas: Cardiff
July 05, 2026
5 July, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Join Nature on Your Doorstep for a hands-on pond dipping session at Crwys Community Woodland, exploring the fascinating world beneath the water's surface during Wales Nature Week.
In this relaxed session, you'll use nets and trays to gently discover the creatures living in the woodland pond, from larvae and water beetles to possibly even a shy newt. Perfect for children, families and anyone curious about nature, it's a chance to learn about pond habitats, get closer to freshwater wildlife, and build confidence in searching for and identifying what you find.
Meeting at Crwys Community Woodland, Tirmynydd Road, Three Crosses, Swansea SA4 3PU
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Spaces are limited, so booking is required:
Location: Swansea
Areas: Swansea
July 05, 2026
5th July 2:00pm - 4:00pm
July is peak orchid and butterfly season, perfect for exploring at Minera Quarry! This nature reserve is home to 14 species of orchid and we may well see 9 of them at this event. There's also the possibility of spotting redstarts and lots of butterflies!
No booking needed, just turn up on the day.
This event is being run by the local Wrexham Volunteer Branch of North Wales Wildlife Trust.
Location: Wrexham
Areas: Wrexham
July 05, 2026
5th July 10:00 Bute Park
A nature walk in Bute Park with a coffee catch-up at Secret Garden Café. Learn about the green space in the centre of our city and meet others who care about defending the natural world and standing up for social justice. A family-friendly event that four-legged friends are welcome to join.
Meet at the Secret Garden Café, Bute Park.
Free event. Open to all
Further information on Instagram
Location: Cardiff
Areas: Cardiff
July 05, 2026
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5th July
10:30-12:30
Join Glo i Natur CIC for a guided wildlife walk at the former Pentremawr Colliery in Pontyberem, as part of Wales Nature Week. This walk will explore how nature has reclaimed this once-industrial site, transforming it into a haven for a wide variety of wildlife.
Discover the rich diversity of plants, insects, and other wildlife that now thrive on the old colliery landscape and learn why post-industrial sites like this can be so important for biodiversity. From colourful wildflowers and pollinating insects to other fascinating species, there is plenty to see and learn along the way.
Meet at the entrance to the site on the Heol Capel Ifan (B4317): ///crust.sailors.divisible
NB Please park at Pontyberem Recreation Ground Car park – a short walk away ///riches.grant.burglars
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Location: Pontyberem
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 05, 2026
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5th July 7:45pm - 10:00pm
Despite widespread swift decline, Holyhead hosts a successful nest-box colony of swifts at the Marine Port, along with a handful of other nest sites. Join North Wales Wildlife Trust swift officer Ben Stammers on our annual walk around the town and learn about how we can help these amazing birds.
For further details and to book your free place visit the website.
Location: Holyhead
Areas: Anglesey
July 05, 2026
5th July 10:00am - 11:30am
Showing that we care! Make an active and visible contribution to cleaning up our environment and show that it matters. Come and join the Conwy Valley Branch of the North Wales Wildlife Trust and our regular volunteers for our monthly litter-pick in Llandudno Junction.
No booking needed, just turn up on the day.
Event organised by North Wales Wildlife Trust.
Location: Llandudno Junction
Areas: Conwy
July 05, 2026
5th July 2:00-4:00 Bracelet Bay
Hey kids! Interested in finding wonderful undersea creatures? Marine experts Emma and Winter will take you on a rock pool adventure!
In Wales Nature Week come with us on a seashore safari with Emma Lowe and Winter Dotto to discover the amazing creatures hidden in those low-tide rock pools and under seaweedy boulders at Bracelet Bay.
You could find crabs, starfish, anemones.... - and you know those sponges from your bath time? Well there are living sponges in the sea around Swansea!
This event is most suitable for anyone aged 4 or older.
All creatures will be carefully returned to the location where they were found.
We request donations of a minimum of £2 per adult to help cover WTSWW Swansea group costs. Children are free but should be accompanied by adults.
To find out more and to book your place visit the Eventbrite website
Event organised by Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales Swansea group
Location: Bracelet Bay
Areas: Swansea
July 05, 2026
5th July 10:00-13:00
Join Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust at Dolydd Gobaith for an hands-on introduction to grassland surveying.
Whether you are completely new or already have some botanical knowledge, this session will show you how to assess grassland condition using simple survey techniques. You'll learn to recognise key positive and negative indicator species and practise recording them.
This is a friendly, practical session with plenty of guidance throughout, and a great opportunity to build confidence in plant ID while contributing to real conservation monitoring.
Booking essential.
For more details and to book, please follow the link
Location: Dolydd Gobaith
Areas: Powys
July 05, 2026
5th July
13:00-15:00
Pont-y-Pair Pay & Display Car Park, Betws-Y-Coed LL24 0BB
Join us for a gentle, accessible story walk along the boardwalk in Betws-y-Coed, sharing folklore from the Conwy Valley, led by storyteller and author Fiona Collins. Time for coffee/cake/ice cream and a chat is built in.
Book your free place here
Location: Betws-Y-Coed
Areas: Eryri NPA
July 05, 2026
4th July 2 sessions. 10:00- 11:00; & 11:30-12:30
Have you ever experienced yoga outdoors? Yoga For Health Wales are delivering yoga in the tranquil surrounding of Llanyrafon Manor to celebrate National Meadows Day, part of Wales Nature Week. The session will bring you closer to nature as you exercise and unwind amongst wildflowers, pollinators and the soothing melodies of birds in song.
10:00-11:00 Session: For further details and to book your free place visit the Eventbrite website
11:30-12:30 Session: For further details and to book your free place visit the Eventbrite website
Location: Cwmbran
Areas: Torfaen
July 04, 2026
4th July Llandaff Fields
Wales Nature Week celebrates everything about nature in Wales. At this event we will have various activities for all ages to participate with and get a bit closer to nature. All activities and stalls are FREE.
What to expect on the day
- Different stalls hosting different activities including;
- Guided walks
- Interactive nature stands
- Kids activities
- Adult craft activities
- Up close encounters with some of Cardiff’s nature
- Litter Pick with Keep Canton Tidy
Location: Cardiff
Areas: Cardiff
July 04, 2026
4th July
Llyn Cellyn, Bala
Join Lucy for a unique paddleboarding experience exploring the beauty and wildlife of Llyn Celyn from the water. These relaxed sessions combine gentle paddleboarding with opportunities to slow down, connect with nature and experience the landscape from a different perspective.
Whether you are completely new to paddleboarding or already have some experience, this session is designed to be welcoming, supportive and enjoyable.
Morning session: 10:00 – 12:30 (please arrive 10 minutes prior to session start)
Afternoon session: 13:30 – 16:00 (please arrive 10 minutes prior to session start)
Book your place here
Location: Bala
Areas:
July 04, 2026
4th July 10:00-13:00
Spend some time in the wetlands , meet other volunteers and help reduce the spread of invasive Himalayan Balsalm.
No booking required.
Location: Carmarthen
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 04, 2026
4th July 11:00am - 3:00pm
Join NWWT and Minera Quarry Trust to officially unveil three new walking trails! Expect guided walks, pond dipping, a treasure hunt and more.
For further details and to book your free place visit the website.
Event organised by North Wales Wildlife Trust.
Location: Wrexham
Areas: Wrexham
July 04, 2026
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Join us at Blaenrhondda Park on 4th July, 2–4pm for an afternoon of nature, creativity and wellbeing!
Celebrate Wales Nature Week with Grow Rhondda CIC, WILD PLAY - Generation Rhondda, Welcome To Our Woods and partners.
Free Event! No booking necessary.
Location: Blaenrhondda Park
Areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf
July 04, 2026
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4 July, Sessions at 10.00am - 12.00pm; and 1pm-3pm
Celebrate Wales Nature Week on a guided nature walk at Brynlliw Grasslands with Gl i Natur CIC. Explore how nature has reclaimed this former coal tip, creating a haven for a wide variety of plants, insects, and other wildlife.
Learn about the species that thrive in these restored grasslands, and why these areas are so important for biodiversity. From wildflowers and butterflies to beetles and pollinators, there is plenty to discover for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages.
A perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, explore a historically significant site, and discover the hidden natural treasures of Swansea's post-industrial landscapes.
All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting point: along Station Road, Grovesend, Swansea SA4 4GY
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Location: Swansea
Areas: Swansea
July 04, 2026
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4 July 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us to learn about the different flora and fauna at Chickenwood.
In partnership with Friends of Chickenwood join Vale Nature Partnership and Nature on Your Doorstep for a free guided walk. Learn about the different flora and fauna at Chickenwood. In this walk, we will explore this little piece of nature's haven and record the variety of species that we see.
Book your free space here
Location: Barry
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 04, 2026
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4th July 10am–4pm
Join us at Borth Animalarium in Wales Nature Week to celebrate all things native wildlife!
As well as being open as normal, we have many nature themed workshops on throughout the day that are included in your entry ticket.
Events on include: identifying trapped moths, owl pellet dissections, make your own suet bird feeder to take home, and how to identify our native snakes!
You can also find out about our Harvest Mouse Project, and how you can get involved.
Location: Borth
Areas: Ceredigion
July 04, 2026
4th July 11:00 – 16:00
Join us at the beautiful Gnoll Country Park as we kick off Wales Nature Week with a free, fun packed day full of hands‑on activities for all ages. Get up close with nature on bug hunts, wander the park’s rich habitats on guided meadow walks, and uncover the hidden creatures and plants that call Neath Port Talbot home.
Come along and connect with nature right on your doorstep!
Find out more here
Location: Neath
Areas: Neath Port Talbot
July 04, 2026
4th July 10:00am - 2:00pm
Llangors Common, Llangors
Join the Local Nature Partnership for a relaxed celebration of the unique nature at Llangors Lake, perfect for families, visitors, and local residents.
Activities to include:
Be sure to come along and get your free wildlife recording pack!
Free event. Just turn up on the day!
Location: Llangors Lake
Areas: Bannau Brycheiniog NPA
July 04, 2026
4th July 10:00 - 16:00
Free event
Gwydir Castle invites you to a Recorders’ Day at their gardens and wildlife meadows. The 15 acres of meadow are sloped, rich in Yellow Rattle, surrounded by stone walls and patches of scrub. These habitats offer a wealth of opportunity to record at this under-recorded site. The Gardens themselves provide further recording opportunity such as ponds, old buildings and formal planting.
There is ample parking at the Gardens and Meadows and toilets are available at the Castle. Hot drinks will be on offer, but please bring a packed lunch. Gwydir Castle has kindly agreed to waive their entrance fee for recorders on the day.
Book your free place here
Location: Gwydir Castle
Areas: Conwy
July 04, 2026
4th July 08:00 – 14:00
On Saturday the 4th of July we invite anyone interested in nature, wildlife, ecology, or anything in between to join us at Bwlch Corog for a day of sharing knowledge.
For the early risers, we’ll be starting at 8 am with a guided bird walk led by Ben Porter, Nature Officer at Tir Canol, and his amazing parabolic microphone. We’ll need to know how many people to expect for this early morning walk, so if you’re planning to join please let us know by emailing us at post@coetiranian.org. Diolch!
For those of us who prefer a lie-in, we’ll start the main part of the day at 10 am with hot drinks and cake around the fire, and an introduction to wildlife recording – the important process of recording what species are present in different areas – with Carys of West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre.
Then, we’ll head off and visit different parts of the land, led by staff and local expert ecologists, recording any interesting species we find as we go, and learning from each other’s specialisms and interests.
Location: Machynlleth
Areas: Powys
July 04, 2026
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4th July 10:00 16:00 Lords Parc Llansteffan
To celebrate National Meadows Day, and to coincide with Wales Nature Week we’ll be gathering to celebrate the diversity in our meadow grasslands here at Lords Park farm, and learning all about the life we share the farm with here. We’ll be getting into some practical scything and hay-making and learning about sustainable meadow management, and taking a walk across the land with local ecologists and our Nature & Biodiversity working group, responsible for ongoing wildlife monitoring here at the farm.
Book your free place here
Location: Llansteffan
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 04, 2026
4th July 11-3 pm Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay LL29 7SP
The day will highlight and celebrate the nature in our local green spaces/on our doorsteps; the great health and wellbeing benefits of connecting with nature and help signpost people to organisations/groups that they could get involved with.
The day will be a mix of stalls, workshops, and other fun activities for all the family related to our work with nature and communities including give-aways and artist led workshops.
Free event
Location: Colwyn Bay
Areas: Conwy
July 04, 2026
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June 28th 10:30
The Support the Boardwalk volunteer group will be having a family-friendly TLC day in the Reserve to repair our bug hotels and remove some invasive non-native Winter heliotrope.
Meet at the picnic area.
Free event. Turn up on the day
Location: Broad Haven
Areas: Pembrokeshire
June 28, 2026
25th June 20:30-22:30
Dusk is a magical time to explore RSPB Ynys-hir's peatbog and heath. Head off the beaten track to look for special heathland wildlife, including Grasshopper Warblers and Stonechats, then listen for the mechanical song of the Nightjar as the sun sets, before our guides introduce you to the many mysterious sounds of the night.
Event costs apply.
Further details
Location: RSPB Ynys Hir
Areas: Ceredigion
June 25, 2026
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12th June 10:00-13:00
Glow-worm habitat in the Elan Valley is declining and local populations are threatened. Join the Elan Valley Trust to will carry out bracken bruising and scrub control to help increase the glow-worm habitat.
Training provided. No experience necessary.
For further details and to register follow this link
Location: Elan Valley
Areas: Powys
June 12, 2026
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9th July 1:30pm - 3:00pm
For Wales Nature Week, why not come and enjoy some of the habitats and wildlife on the nature reserve with People & Wildlife Officer Gretchen Taylor.
This is a free guided walk aimed at adults but accompanied children and well behaved dogs on leads also welcome. We will explore various habitats and trails discussing what we see and hear. The main aim is to appreciate being in nature and chat informally about the habitats and wildlife found here. You'll also have the opportunity to hear about the changes to the visitor centre that will be happening in the near future.
Email g.taylor@welshwildlife.org to book your places.
Event organised by the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales
Location: Cilgerran
Areas: Pembrokeshire
June 11, 2026 - July 09, 2026
9th June 12:30pm - 4:00pm Usk
Join us to celebrate this magnificent reserve with a picnic in the meadow: learn how to identify meadow plants, enjoy nature activities and a guided walk around the reserve.
Further details
Location: Usk
Areas: Monmouthshire
June 09, 2026
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8th June 11:00-13:00
Marsh Fritillary Butterflies are one of our most stunning species but are sadly also in decline. Join Team Wilder Engagement Officer Sarah to see these amazing butterflies, learn about their ecology and how you can help to protect this vulnerable species.
Further details
Location: Ystradgynlais
Areas: Powys
June 08, 2026
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8th June 2:00pm - 4:00pm Llanymynech Golf Club
Join us to find out about the Grazing on the Rocks project. This is a new partnership between Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust, Llanymynech Golf Club, conservation grazing enterprise Pori Bach and local butterfly expert Dr Simon Spencer working together to restore rare wildlife-rich grasslands on Llanymynech Rocks to their former glory.
Booking essential
Further details
Location: Llanymynech
Areas: Powys
June 08, 2026
10:00 - 13:00
Come along and celebrate our burial grounds in Blaenau Gwent!
Monday 8th June: Cefn Golau Cemetery, Tredegar
Wednesday 10th June: St Illtyds Church, Aberbeeg
All events run from 10:00 - 13:00 and are completely FREE to attend and open to all ages & abilities.
Love your Burial Ground Week event led by our friends at Glo I Natur CIC.
Location: Blaenau Gwent
Areas: Blaenau Gwent
June 06, 2026 - June 10, 2026
Calling all budding young artists! To celebrate Wales Nature Week, we’re launching three exciting competitions for photographers, artists, and little creators who are inspired by the nature and wildlife of Merthyr Tydfil!
Its’s your chance to explore the wonderful world of nature and capture it through the medium of art. There are super prizes up for grabs. Good luck!
*Competition ends 1st July 2026*
To take part, you’ll need to accept the terms and conditions for the competition.
Little Artist Competition T’s & C’s: https://forms.office.com/e/tBbu0Ugnwq
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Areas: Merthyr Tydfil
June 03, 2026 - July 08, 2026
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Calling all budding artists! To celebrate Wales Nature Week, we’re launching three exciting competitions for photographers, artists, and little creators who are inspired by the nature and wildlife of Merthyr Tydfil!
It’s your chance to explore the wonderful world of nature and capture it through the medium of art. There are super prizes up for grabs. Good luck!
*Competition ends 1st July 2026*
To take part, you’ll need to accept the terms and conditions for the competition.
Artwork Competition T’s & C’s: https://forms.office.com/e/MbeBpxAPGd
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Areas: Merthyr Tydfil
June 03, 2026 - July 08, 2026
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Calling all budding photographers! To celebrate Wales Nature Week, we’re launching three exciting competitions for photographers, artists, and little creators who are inspired by the nature and wildlife of Merthyr Tydfil!
It’s your chance to explore the wonderful world of nature and capture it through the medium of art. There are super prizes up for grabs. Good luck!
*Competition ends 1st July 2026*
To take part, you’ll need to accept the terms and conditions for the competition.
Photography Competition T’s & C’s: https://forms.office.com/e/Q3BaUhVSPy
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Areas: Merthyr Tydfil
June 02, 2026 - July 08, 2026
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28th May 10:00am - 2:00pm Gilfach nature reserve
Join us at Gilfach Nature Reserve for a day celebrating the incredible journeys of migratory fish. Hosted by Radnorshire Wildlife Trust in partnership with the Upper Wye Catchment Restoration Project, the event offers activities for all ages
Further details
Location: Gilfach nature reserve
Areas: Powys
May 28, 2026
23rd May 10:00 - 15:00
With a focus on seabirds such as razorbills, guillemots and fulmars, the full walk will be a 3-4 mile graded walk over rough ground including steep gradients. This is a free event and you don't need to attend the whole event, come for the day or drop in for an hour or two. There's no need to book.
Further details
Location: Ynys Dinas
Areas: Pembrokeshire
May 23, 2026
16th May 9:30am - 12:00pm Wyeswood Common, Penallt, Monmouth
Discover how we are restoring this former dairy farm.
Further details
Location: Monmouth
Areas: Monmouthshire
May 16, 2026
10:00-16:00
Cofnod will facilitate a day recording wildlife at this private site. Moth trapping has occurred on site, but the owners are very interested to find out what other species inhabit their land. Habitat Wet and semi-wet meadow/rush-pasture with extensive areas of Polytrichum and Sphagnum with an upland feel. Walking conditions Walking boots or perhaps wellies depending on recent rainfall. Site is compact and gently sloped. Current management Very low intensity Horse grazing. Facilities Bring a packed lunch, but the owners have promised soup! Toilets available on site. Very limited parking on site, but plenty available at the nearby slate quarry (5 minutes’ walk away).
Location: Cwm Penmachno
Areas: Conwy
May 13, 2026
12th May 10:00-13:00 Pwll Waun Cynon, Mountain Ash
Learn new skills, meet new people, and help us conserve nature.
Further details
Location: Mountain Ash
Areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf
May 12, 2026
Online event
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Online
Areas: Merthyr Tydfil
May 11, 2026
Online Wildlife Recording Training Merthyr
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Sunday 26 April: 13:30 to 15:30, Pencoedtre Wood, Barry
In partnership with Friends of Pencoedtre Wood, Vale Nature Partnership and Natur Hud, join us for a guided spring exploration of Pencoedtre Wood as the woodland bursts into life.
This relaxed afternoon walk will focus on what to see (and hear) in the woods at this time of year, from carpets of bluebells and the scent of wild garlic, to bird song, fresh leaf growth and the small details that often go unnoticed.
Suitable for adults and families with older children who enjoy gentle walking.
Book your free ticket here!
Location: Barry
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
April 26, 2026
Each summer, swifts return to Caerwedros and across Wales, filling the skies with their iconic screams and breathtaking speed. But these much-loved birds are in trouble. Over recent decades, swift numbers have fallen sharply, mainly due to the loss of nesting spaces in buildings.
The good news? Communities are stepping up. In Ceredigion, local groups—including our Caerwedros Swift Group—are taking action to protect and restore nesting habitats.
This year also marks the 75th anniversary of Neuadd Goffa Caerwedros, and the village is celebrating in style. A brand-new swift tower, Hafod y Wennol —Ceredigion’s first— has been installed, featuring 16 swift nest boxes and 24 nest cups for house martins. This fantastic addition will help secure existing colonies of both species right in the heart of the community.
Huge thanks go to Ceredigion Nature Partnership for funding the project, and to Lester from Peak Boxes for building and installing the tower.
Want to get involved? Keep Saturday 25th April free for a day packed with fun activities celebrating swifts… and rhinos too!
Speakers
Edward Mayer – Founder of Swift Conservation and the UK’s expert on swifts
Jack Gradidge – Folly Farm Conservation Officer – the local expert on all things furry and African!
Location: Caerwedros
Areas: Ceredigion
April 25, 2026
Join us for this exciting citizen science event, where cities around the world work together to discover and record as much wildlife as possible.
You can take part in your own time, get involved with friends or family, join a group, or come along to any of our nature spotting events, suitable for all ages and interests. From moth trapping, birdwatching and reptile spotting to rockpooling, family friendly wildlife walks and forest school sessions, there will be plenty of ways to get involved.
Every wildlife sighting across the City and County of Swansea counts - gardens, parks, woodlands, nature reserves, and even the sea!
By taking part, you’ll learn more about your local wildlife while helping to build a better understanding of Swansea’s biodiversity. All you need to submit your sightings is the free iNaturalist app, and no expertise is required.
Location: Swansea
Areas: Swansea
April 24, 2026
11:00-13:00
Join Glo i Natur CIC for a guided wildlife walk at Whitworth Nature Reserve, Tonmawr. Discover how nature has transformed the former Whitworth Colliery into valuable habitats supporting a rich variety of plants, insects, and other wildlife. Learn to recognise key coal spoil habitats and species, and gain insight into the ecological importance and conservation of these remarkable post-industrial landscapes.
Location: Tonmawr
Areas: Neath Port Talbot
April 18, 2026
Merlin Hanbury-Tenison Talk
16 April 6:30pm - 9:30pm Metropole Hotel Llandrindod Wells
Join us for a talk by Merlin Hanbury-Tenison, a Cornish conservationist and veteran. Booking fees apply
Further details
Location: Llandrindod Wells
Areas: Powys
April 16, 2026
Introduction to Butterflies RSPB South Stack Cliffs
14 April 18:30-20:30
In this evening lecture, Bob will cover some of the more likely species that you'll likely come across along your walks. Get top tips for ID and butterfly habits and see if you can apply them on your next outing!
Booking fees apply
Further details and booking link here.
Location: RSPB South Stack Cliffs
Areas: Anglesey
April 14, 2026
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Trails, tails and tracks at Llyn Brenig
8th April 11:00-14:00
Come to the beautiful Llyn Brenig and learn about the wonderful wildlife that lives around the lake with fun family activities.
Further details
Location: Llyn Brenig
Areas: Conwy
April 08, 2026
7th April 19:00 - 20:15 Online
We'll be highlighting how bird life is doing nationally, give an overview of our surveys and projects in Wales, and show how you can get involved to help conserve our birds for the future.
Location: online
Areas: All areas
April 07, 2026
4th April 9:30am - 11:00am
Join our Marine Conservation team for our a "Breakfast with Bottlenose" event.
Ticket donation: £4 adult, £2 child, £10 family ticket (2xadults,2xchildren)
Further details and booking link here.
Location: New Quay
Areas: Ceredigion
April 04, 2026
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Llwybr buchod Allt Rhongyr
28 Mawrth rhwng 10am a 12pm
Dewch i gwrdd â’r praidd a dysgu sut mae’r Ymddiriedolaeth Bywyd Gwyllt yn defnyddio bridiau gwartheg treftadaeth i warchod natur!
Location: Allt Rhongyr
Areas: Bannau Brycheiniog NPA
March 28, 2026
Birds of Wales Talk
2pm St Davids Church Penrhyn
£3
Location: Penrhyn
Areas: Conwy
March 20, 2026
Bats of the Usk and Wye Valleys
19th March 7:30 pm Abergavenny
An illustrated talk on the bats of our area based on his 40 years of conservation and research, mainly on horseshoe and other rare bats in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean.
Further details
Location: Abergavenny
Areas: Monmouthshire
March 19, 2026
7th March Lyn Brenig
Drop in any time between 12pm and 3pm
Come along and visit the Brenig Osprey Project to find out how you can get involved and help these amazing birds.
Further details
Location: Lyn Brenig
Areas: Conwy
March 07, 2026
Bryn Ifan: A vision for farming and wildlife
25th February 7:30pm - 9:00pm (online)
Dafydd Thomas, Project Officer, presents on the opportunities and issues for conservation and farming at the recently acquired 450 acre farm at Bryn Ifan.
Event link
Location: online
Areas: Gwynedd
February 25, 2026
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Shorebirds Pembrokeshire Marine Code
Training events
Location: Pembrokeshire
Areas: Pembrokeshire
February 23, 2026 - February 25, 2026
Build a Nest box at RSPB Ynys-hir
21st February 13:30-14:30
Putting up a nest box in our gardens and open spaces is a great way to help birds such as great tits, blue tits, robins and many more. Come and join us at RSPB Ynys-hir to build your own. https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/138940
Location: RSPB Ynys-hir
Areas: Ceredigion
February 21, 2026
Join Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust and Katie Appleby from the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust for an engaging evening exploring Curlew conservation and recovery in Mid Wales.
The UK’s largest wading bird, the Curlew is rapidly declining from the landscape and is projected to become extinct in Wales by 2033. Not only is this iconic bird a vital part of Welsh heritage, culture, art and wellbeing, protecting this keystone species helps safeguard a wide range of other wildlife and habitats.
@curlewconnectionswales is working with landowners, farmers and communities across Wales to help secure the future of this magnificent bird – and you can be part of that journey too.
Enjoy a free supper made with locally sourced ingredients, including a seasonal stew, a selection of Welsh cheeses, and refreshments throughout the evening.
Free event! Including food & drink Booking essential. Visit: montwt.co.uk/events
Location: Newtown
Areas: Powys
February 12, 2026
Celebrating Healthy Coastlines at the Llanelli Wetland Centre
10th February 18:00-20:00
Join Project Seagrass for a screening of several short films exploring the stories of local people, wildlife, sustainable seafood and seagrass.
For more information and ticket booking click here
To view a list of Project Seagrass events taking place this winter click here
Location: Llanelli
Areas: Carmarthenshire
February 10, 2026
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Join members of the LIFEquake peatland restoration project on a free guided tour of the reserve and learn about the huge variety of bird life, plant life and invertebrates found around the Crymlyn Reserve...as well as hearing about the many ways they're working to manage the precious wetland landscape
Further details and booking information
Areas: Swansea
February 02, 2026
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10:00 - 16:00 31st January Aberystwyth University
Join BTO Cymru for the inaugural Welsh Raptor Convention to celebrate the first season of Cudyll Cymru.
As well as presenting what we've learned about Welsh raptors this year, the event will feature prominent guest speakers such as:
Further details and booking information here
Location: Aberystwyth
Areas: Ceredigion
January 31, 2026
Birdwatching for Beginners
24 January 10:30-12:00
Big Garden Birdwatch at RSPB Ynys-hir. Hone your birdwatching skills with us to get you ready for RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch. Friendly advice and tips to get you started with birdwatching.
This session will give you the confidence and knowledge to take part in this year's Big Garden Birdwatch back at home.
For more information and booking click here
Location: RSPB Ynys-hir
Areas: Ceredigion
January 24, 2026
Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Every year, hundreds of thousands of nature lovers like you take part, helping to build a picture of how garden birds are faring.
Areas: All areas
January 23, 2026
Bird Group Talk by Charlotte Griffiths - Cudyll Cymru: monitoring raptors in Wales
21st January 7:30pm - 9:00pm Welshpool
Find out how a citizen science project run by the BTO is working to get wildlife lovers involved in monitoring raptors in Wales.
For more information and ticket booking click here
Location: Welshpool
Areas: Powys
January 21, 2026
Join us on 21 January from 6 - 7:30pm for an inspiring webinar that celebrates the Welsh language and sense of place within the environment and conservation sector.
This event brings together speakers whose work demonstrates how the Welsh language can deepen engagement with nature and heritage across Wales.
Through personal stories and sector-wide reflections, we’ll explore how using Welsh in conservation helps communicate with people at every level — from local communities to national audiences — and how working with history and cultural identity in mind can make protecting our landscapes and wildlife more meaningful and effective.
Areas: All areas
January 21, 2026
Wetland Creation at River Meadow
15 January 7:30pm - 9:00pm Abergavenny
Join us for a talk on our work restoring wetland at our new nature reserve, River Meadow.
£4 entry price.
For more information and ticket booking click here
Location: Abergavenny
Areas: Monmouthshire
January 15, 2026
10 January 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a winter walk up to the viewing point for our Gogarth Nature Reserve.
This event is part of our Nature Counts project. During our events, we'll be recording the species we find as part of a citizen science project to help us manage our nature reserves and local habitats.
https://www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2026-01-10-winter-walk-gogarth-nature-reserve
Location: Llandudno
Areas: Conwy
January 10, 2026
The New Year Plant Hunt is the Botanical Society's primary outreach activity, enabling botanists of all abilities to take part in a regular, planned, and supported recording activity.
Each year, across a set of days around New Year, intrepid botanists of all ages and abilities set out to record which wild plants they can find in bloom.
By recording the wild plants in flower in your local patch in the depths of winter, you can help us gather valuable data about how our wild or naturalised plants are responding to a changing climate, and how this might impact the other species that rely upon them.
Areas: All areas
January 01, 2026 - January 04, 2026
Helfa Planhigion y Flwyddyn Newydd yw prif weithgaredd allgymorth y Gymdeithas Fotaneg, sy'n galluogi botanegwyr o bob gallu i gymryd rhan mewn gweithgaredd cofnodi rheolaidd, wedi'i gynllunio a'i gefnogi.
Bob blwyddyn, ar draws set o ddyddiau o amgylch y Flwyddyn Newydd, mae botanegwyr dewr o bob oed a gallu yn mynd ati i gofnodi pa blanhigion gwyllt y gallant ddod o hyd iddynt yn eu blodau.
Areas: All areas
January 01, 2026 - January 04, 2026
21st December 10am to 12pm
Cardiff Wildlife Detectives is an opportunity for young detectives and their families to discover nature throughout the seasons.
Come and join Cardiff Wildlife Detectives Christmas craft session. We will be using natural materials to create festive decorations for you to take home.
Meet at Forest Farm Wardens Centre, Forest Farm Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff. CF14 7JH
Location: Cardiff
Areas: Cardiff
December 21, 2025
Plygu perthi – diwrnod agored i wirfoddolwyr
9 Rhagfyr rhwng 10am a 2pm, fferm Wilder Pentwyn
Dewch i helpu gyda’r gwaith o blygu gwrychoedd gyda gwirfoddolwyr Grŵp Gwirfoddolwyr Dydd Mawrth.
Rhagor o fanylion a gwybodaeth am archebu yma.
Location: Wilder Pentwyn
Areas: Powys
December 09, 2025
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9th December 10:00am - 2:00pm Wilder Pentwyn Farm
Come and help with some hedge laying with Tuesday Volunteer Group volunteers
For further information and booking details click here
Location: Wilder Pentwyn Farm
Areas: Powys
December 09, 2025
7 December 10:30-12:30
Join our expert guides as they help you to spot tiny Teals, whistling Wigeons and gorgeous Gadwalls. Search too, for geese, swans and wading birds.
All ticket prices include reserve entry fees and a hot drink in the Visitor Centre after the walk.
For further information and booking details click here
Location: RSPB Ynys-hir
Areas: Ceredigion
December 07, 2025
3rd December, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Colwyn Bay Join us on 3rd December at Theatr Colwyn, for a special evening with broadcaster, biologist and much-loved wildlife presenter Liz Bonnin, in conversation with The Wildlife Trusts’ Chief Executive Craig Bennett. For more information and ticket booking click here
Location: Colwyn Bay
Areas: Conwy
December 03, 2025
Join us for an empowering and insightful webinar that celebrates disability inclusion within the environment and conservation sector.
This event features two inspiring speakers whose lived experiences and professional journeys shed light on the barriers, breakthroughs, and opportunities for greater accessibility and representation in nature-focused work.
Our second webinar will include talks from Anita Eade – Director, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and Jess Poole – Specialist Advisor, Natural Resources Wales.
Through personal stories and sector-wide reflections, this session will explore how disability inclusion enriches conservation efforts and helps build a more equitable sector as a whole.
The event will take place -
3 December 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Register here: https://event.swisscom.ch/v/diversebynaturewebinar2
Location: Online
Areas: All areas
November 28, 2025 - December 03, 2025
Winter Birdwatching Anglesey
Alaw Estuary, Anglesey
21st November 10:30am - 1:30pm
Improve your bird identification skills as we walk the beautiful Alaw estuary.
Cost £3
Booking essential
Further details and booking information here
Location: Alaw estuary
Areas: Anglesey
November 21, 2025
15th November 10:00am - 12:00pm Welshpool Join us for a gentle introduction to birdwatching at this wildlife service station. Further details and booking information here
Location: Welshpool
Areas: Powys
November 15, 2025
Horseshoe Bats Usk
12th November, 7:30pm - 9:00pm Usk
Join Dave Priddis from Gloucestershire Bat Group for a talk on Horseshoe bats.
Cost £4 No booking required.
Further details and booking information here
Location: Usk
Areas: Monmouthshire
November 12, 2025
28th October 10:30-12:30
Join us on a guided walking tour around Coed Buchesau near Rhydymain, Dolgellau to learn more about the restoration work carried out on the site with the aim of improving it's conservation status. Explore the history of this ancient woodland, and discuss the management interventions undertaken at the site.
Location: Rhydymain
Areas: Eryri NPA
October 28, 2025
Fungal Walk at Buckland Hill
26th October 10:30-13:00
Learn to identify fungi as we walk around Buckland Hill woodland and common with Shelly and Mike Stroud.
Further details
Location: Bwlch
Areas: Bannau Brycheiniog NPA
October 26, 2025
Ynys Newydd Car Park, Swansea, SA2 8DU
Sunday 26th October 2025 10:00AM
Join Nature on Your Doorstep for a fascinating Fungi Foray in the beautiful Clyne Valley Country Park, as part of UK Fungus Day celebrations!
Discover the mysterious and magical world of fungi as we explore the park’s rich woodland habitat.
Learn to identify a variety of fungi species and uncover their vital role in our ecosystems.
Location: Swansea
Areas: Swansea
October 26, 2025
What have insects ever done for us?
A talk by entomologist Dr George McGavin 'What have insects ever done for us?'
18th October 4:00pm - 5:00pm Llandrindod Wells
£8 Booking required
Further details and booking information here
Location: Llandrindod Wells
Areas: Powys
October 18, 2025
Mapping the Wild Wonders of our Nature Reserves Abergavenny
16 October 19:15 start
Join us for Abergavenny Group's first winter talk of 2025, with Lowri Watkins, Senior Evidence Officer at Gwent Wildlife Trust.
Further details
Location: Abergavenny
Areas: Monmouthshire
October 16, 2025
Mapping the Wild Wonders of our Nature Reserves Abergavenny
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Fungus Foray Marford
12 October 11:00am - 4:00pm
Join our Wrexham volunteer branch for an afternoon of fungi exploration, starting at Marford Quarry and moving through to Maes y Pant, which usually has rich pickings!
Further details
Location: Marford
Areas: Wrexham
October 12, 2025
The Sea We Share – Family Day, a collaborative event brought to you by Bionet and Wild Oysters Project, taking place on 12 October 2025, from 11am to 2pm at Rhos-on-Sea Beach and Promenade.
This free event will include:
🎶 Live music
🧒 Fun family activities
🧹 A beach clean
🐚 Opportunities to learn more about marine conservation projects happening along our coast.
Location: Rhos-on-Sea
Areas: Conwy
October 12, 2025
UK Fungus Day at the National Botanic Garden of Wales
4 October 10am - 4pm
Discover the hidden wonders of these incredible organisms through guided tours, activities for all, and a display of some of the weird and wonderful fungal species found locally.
Our Botanic Garden offers the perfect setting to explore a variety of mushroom-friendly habitats, including woods, fields, meadows, lawns, and flower beds. You’ll encounter a rich diversity of fungal life, from the rare and colourful waxcaps to the peculiar and pungent stinkhorns. Each species is as bizarre as it is beautiful!
Come celebrate the magic of fungi with us, whether you’re a seasoned mycologist or just curious, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Further details
Location: Llanarthne
Areas: Carmarthenshire
October 04, 2025
UK Fungus Day at the National Botanic Garden of Wales
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Wales' Important Wetlands
3 October 19:30 -21:00 Pensychant
At this talk for the Cambrian Ornithological Society, Gethin will highlight the international importance of Wales' wetlands for some of our wintering birds.
Focusing primarily of wildfowl and waders, this talk will delve into their populations in Wales, their ecology, and the best places in the country to find them.
The talk will conclude with an introduction to BTO's Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) and how you can get involved in this valuable survey.
Free event, and no booking required.
Further details
Location: Pensychant
Areas: Conwy
October 03, 2025
Meet the cows: Conservation at work
27th September Peace Park Cwmpennar
10:00 - 12:00
Location: Cwmpennar
Areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf
September 27, 2025
Autumn Nature Day
20 September 1-6 pm
Location: Cardigan
Areas: Ceredigion
September 20, 2025
Blaenavon Biodiversity Day
20 September 10:00-15:00
The Whistle Inn, Blaenavon
Join us for Blaenavon Biodiversity Day and dive into a wild world of fungi, birds, bugs, art and action!
Location: Blaenavon
Areas: Torfaen
September 20, 2025
Friday 19 September: 18:00 to 20:00
Join the Vale LNP and Natur Hud for an after dark session to watch bats hunting on the wing, drawn into view with the help of detectors. See the incredible variety of moths attracted to the light traps, and experience the landscape in a new way through a thermal camera that reveals the movements of wildlife normally hidden from sight.
Book your free ticket here!
Location: Porthkerry Country Park
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
September 19, 2025
Wildlife After Dark Session - Porthkerry Country Park
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Coal Spoil BioBlitz at Clydach Vale Country Park
29 August 10:00-15:00
For more information contact Ashleigh.Davies@Buglife.org.Uk
Location: Clydach Vale Country Park
Areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf
August 29, 2025
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Bioblitz at Parc Cwm Darren
16 August 10:00 - 16:00
Location: Deri
Areas: Caerphilly
August 16, 2025
14 August 10:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for a fun day of wildlife recording at Pentwyn Farm with the Biodiversity Information Service (BIS), to record all the wildlife we see! And learn how to submit wildlife records.
Free event. Booking recommended.
Location: Pentwyn Farm
Areas: Powys
August 14, 2025
10:30am - 12:30pm
What will you find as we look for beetles, butterflies and anything else we can spot? Bug-hunters of all ages welcome!
Meeting point
Tai Isaf, Pentir, LL57 4YA. SH 581667 ///awestruck.bench.stopped
Location: Pentir
Areas: Gwynedd
August 13, 2025
A fun, FREE day out for all ages celebrating the natural world!
Sunday 10 August
11:00am – 3:00pm
Nantclwyd y Dre, Castle Street, Ruthin
Activities include: Stalls, face painting, storytelling, willow weaving and more!
Event link - https://fb.me/e/adedt0Hkl
Location: Ruthin
Areas: Denbighshire
August 10, 2025
2 August 11:00 - 15:00
Discover the beauty of Rhosili Down and the surrounding area with guided walks. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or just a friendly chat, these walks offer a perfect opportunity to explore and connect.
Free event. Booking recommended.
Location: Rhosili
Areas: Swansea
August 02, 2025
Join our #MarineConservation Team to discover the magnificent marine mammals of Cardigan Bay!
Celebrate National Marine Week by joining our #MarineConservation Team to discover the magnificent marine mammals of Cardigan Bay!
We'll be looking out for bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoise, Atlantic grey seals and seabirds from New Quay harbour wall
Meeting at CBMWC at 10am
Ticket: £4 per child. Under 18's to be accompanied by an adult. BOOKING ESSENTIAL: https://champ.ly/iMhFmrmE
Location: New Quay
Areas: Ceredigion
August 01, 2025
Magnificent Marine Mammals of Cardigan Bay!
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30 July 10:00am - 1:00pm
Join us at our Environmental Resource Centre to learn basic butterfly identification and how to participate in the national UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme. By the end of the session, hopefully you will feel confident in registering to carry out your own Butterfly Survey, either on one of our reserves or in a local green space near you! Free event. Booking required https://www.gwentwildlife.org/events/2025-07-30-butterfly-survey-training-environmental-resource-centre
Location: Ebbw Vale
Areas: Blaenau Gwent
July 30, 2025
Please join us at Newbridge Fields on Friday 25 July for the first Bridgend Nature Festival!
Join Bridgend Local Nature Partnership and a range of local nature charities, organisations and community groups for a variety of activities, from nature hunts and fungi walks to willow crown making and species identification workshops. 🌳🐞🦋
This event is free for all and is intended to be accessible and engaging for everyone with an interest in nature.
Grab your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bridgend-nature-festival-tickets-1335317062279?aff=oddtdtcreatorWe
We hope to see you there!
📅 Date: Friday 25 July 2025
📍 Location: Newbridge Fields
⏰ Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: Bridgend
Areas: Bridgend
July 25, 2025
Come along for a guided walk with one of our red squirrel rangers and explore Dairy Wood. Learn fascinating facts about the red squirrels that live here on Ynys Môn (Anglesey).
You might even be lucky enough to spot these charming animals during the walk! Once a rare sight, red squirrels are now thriving thanks to a reintroduction program at Plas Newydd, part of the Anglesey Red Squirrel Project.
Location: Llanfairpwll
Areas: Anglesey
July 23, 2025 - July 30, 2025
BioBlitz Festival National Botanic Garden Wales
BioBlitz Festival 19th and 20th of July
Following on from Wales Nature week, conservation organisations from across Wales are coming together to celebrate nature and to record as many species as possible over the course of the weekend. We’ve got a packed schedule of walks, talks, tours, engagement stands and workshops over the whole weekend to get visitors involved in wildlife recording and interesting in nature. Further details
Location: Llanarthne
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025
BioBlitz Festival National Botanic Garden Wales
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Help us celebrate Nature
Saturday 19 July 11:00 — 16:00
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Location: Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 19, 2025
Celebrate Flintshire Meadowfest with us and learn about our spectacular wildflower meadows!
You'll find exhibits, storytelling, face painting and other fun family activities.
When: Saturday 19th July, 11am - 3pm
Where: Wepre Park Visitor Centre, Wepre Drive, Connah’s Quay, CH5 4HL
Entry: Free
Location: Wepre Park
Areas: Flintshire
July 19, 2025
15 July 10:00 – 14:00
Outside Lives HQ, Ffordd Maeshafn, Gwernymynydd, Mold
As part of Wales Nature Week 2025, Outside Lives, in collaboration with Cofnod and Bionet, is hosting an exciting BioBlitz – and we need YOU!
Why take part?
Free event. Booking required as there are limited spaces available.
Location: Mold
Areas: Flintshire
July 15, 2025
13 July 2:00pm - 4:00pm
A guided walk around the ponds and wetlands at Welshpool Golf Club. This event is a fantastic way to celebrate Wales Nature Week and Dragonfly Week! Booking required. Further information and booking link: https://www.montwt.co.uk/events/2025-07-13-dragons-and-damsels
Location: Welshpool
Areas: Powys
July 13, 2025
13th July 1pm -2pm
Tir-Phil Community
Join Nature Makers Newport for a willow weaving session to weave their own fish
See all nature Maker activities here https://beacons.ai/naturemakersnewport
Location: Tir-Phil
Areas: Caerphilly
July 13, 2025
13 JULY 2025
The event will showcase the amazing work for nature of partners, organisation & individuals in Neath Port Talbot!
Location: Margam Park
Areas: Neath Port Talbot
July 13, 2025
13th July 10:00-15:00
A day of celebration and discovery will bring you close to dragonflies, as we celebrate 1 year since the launch of Newport Wetlands as a Dragonfly Hotspot.
The day will be jam packed with exciting activities:
Further information and booking details here
Location: Newport
Areas: Newport
July 13, 2025
Dragonfly ID course and Guided walk at Newport Wetlands
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13 July 10:00am - 3pm
Have you ever stopped and wondered what type of tree that is? Expand your knowledge of tree ID in the summer, whether that's for general interest, woodland management or identifying wood for green woodworking and crafts.
Come and join Coppicewood College in the beautiful Pengelli Wood National Nature Reserve to - Identify common trees in Wales and UK.
Learn more about trees in a temperate rainforest setting and much more.
Cost: £45
Further information and booking details here
Location: Pengelli
Areas: Pembrokeshire
July 13, 2025
12 July 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Summer is the perfect time to see the wide range of wonderful plants that thrive at Burfa Bog. Come along and join Bronwen Jenkins, as she gives us a tour of some of the best spots that Burfa has to offer.
Free event. Please book in advance.
Further information and booking link: https://www.rwtwales.org/events/2025-07-12-botanical-walk-burfa-bog
Location: Presteigne
Areas: Powys
July 12, 2025
12 July 10:30-12:30
Join us for a workshop where you'll learn how to identify common wildflower species
Further information and booking details here
Location: Cardiff
Areas: Cardiff
July 12, 2025
Celebration of Nature St Fagans National Museum of History
12 July 10:00-4:00
Lots of activities to enjoy. Free event, no need to book.
Further details on this link.
Location: St Fagans
Areas: Cardiff
July 12, 2025
Celebration of Nature St Fagans National Museum of History
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12 July 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us as we explore the new Garden Escapers exhibition on the Great Orme, followed by a guided walk with the site warden.
Further information and booking details here
This is a partner event contribution to celebrate Wales Nature Week
Location: Great Orme
Areas: Conwy
July 12, 2025
Saturday 12 July
10am - 4pm
Parc Bryn Bach, Tredegar
Free event. No booking required.
Location: Parc Bryn Bach, Tredegar
Areas: Blaenau Gwent
July 12, 2025
12th July 11:00-13:00
Newport Wetlands is home to a fabulous variety of bumblebees including the 7 common species and 2 very special ones! Come along to our guided walk and ID workshop where you will learn all about these species; how to identify them, their lifecycle, field skills and ways you can help maintain and improve numbers in your garden and green spaces.
This workshop is recommended for adults or young people aged 16-24.
Cost: £9.00 - £11.00
If you are interested in the natural world and wish to pursue a career in conversation, come along and pick up new skills to add to your CV and learn from knowledgeable people who are passionate about the world of pollinators and more.
Further information and booking details here
Location: Newport
Areas: Newport
July 12, 2025
Bumblebee ID course and Guided walk at Newport Wetlands
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Secrets of the shore
12 July 10.00am
Mumbles Rd, Blackpill (grass by the lido), Swansea SA3 5AS
Come and explore the hidden wonders of the strandline with us! As the tides retreat, they leave behind fascinating clues about the mysterious marine life living in the deeper waters of Swansea Bay and the Gower Peninsula.
Guided by experienced marine biologists, you'll become a marine scientist for the day—searching for cuttlefish eggs, mermaid’s purses, colourful seaweeds and a whole variety of beautiful seashells. Along the way, we’ll also investigate microplastics and their potential impact on local wildlife.
All findings will be recorded and submitted to national citizen science projects, helping us better understand our marine environment.
Whether you're curious about marine life or passionate about protecting our oceans, this is a perfect event for all ages - so come along and dive into nature!
Location: Swansea
Areas: Swansea
July 12, 2025
Saturday 12th July Drop in session running between 9:30-12:00
Bute Park Visitor Centre
Come and see what moths have been caught in our light traps overnight.
You will learn more about moth trapping and surveying.
Further information
Location: Cardiff
Areas: Cardiff
July 12, 2025
11 July, 10.00am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm -3.00pm
Meet at Melin Mynach Pump Track, Pontardulais Rd, Gorseinon, Swansea SA4 4FQ
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Discover the surprising wildlife of Parc Melin Mynach on a guided walk led by entomologist Liam Olds. Explore how nature has reclaimed this former colliery site, creating a unique refuge for rare and specialised species. Learn about the ecological value of post-industrial habitats and the fascinating invertebrates, plants and other wildlife that now call them home. Ideal for anyone interested in wildlife and local history.
Booking required: Hidden Life of Colliery Spoil: Biodiversity Guided Walk Tickets, Parc Melin Mynach, Swansea | TryBooking United Kingdom
Location: Swansea
Areas: Swansea
July 11, 2025
Hidden life of colliery spoil: Biodiversity Guided Walk
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11th July 10:30 - 14:o0
Learn about local wildflowers and how to paint them at Llwyncelyn LNR.
Bring lunch. Teas & biscuits provided
Booking essential. To book email: veronika.brannovic@torfaen.gov.uk
Location: Llwyncelyn
Areas: Torfaen
July 11, 2025
Open to all adults (16)
When Fri 11th July 2025, 10.30am-1.30pm
Where Fields off Saron Road, Bynea, Llanelli
Mewn Partneriaeth â Llywodraeth Cymru
Join us to make charcoal pencils on the campfire, followed by drawing with them to capture your time in nature. No artistic skills reguired!
Refreshments provided.
Carmarthenshire County Council are working with TWIG funding to develop two sites — in Bynea and Pentremawr Colliery Woodland, Pontyberem.
This includes woodland creation, increasing biodiversity and enhancing green spaces for community enjoyment and wellbeing.
To book your free place, contact Becky 07786 916954 beckybrandwoodcormack@smallwoods.org.uk
Location: Llanelli
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 11, 2025
10 July 10:00-12:00
Edible Mach are celebrating #WalesNatureWeek with some biodiversity monitoring activities. We have a new iNaturalist page for our show allotment site so you can upload anything you see there here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/edible-mach-y-plas
On Thursday 10th July, at our regular volunteer session at the Plas 10-12 we will be surveying the site and making wildlife habitats. Come along and join in.
Y Plas, Machynlleth
Location: Machynlleth
Areas: Powys
July 10, 2025
Connect with Carmarthenshire's stunning wildlife and habitats in Wales Nature Week. No pre-booking required. More information: PAubrey@carmarthenhsire.gov.uk
10 July
10:00 11:30a.m.
Location: Morfa Berwig
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 10, 2025
Thursday 10th July 10am - 11:30am
One Voice Wales Community & Town Councils
An exclusive tour of the tree and wildflower nursery to discover our wonderful native species. The nursery was established to supply biodiversity projects across Denbighshire and it is not open to the public. This will be a fantastic chance to ask questions about the different native varieties of trees, shrubs and plants and their suitability for different functions and habitats.
This knowledge could help you transform your Council’s planting plans, improving biodiversity, and promoting heritage Welsh varieties that thrive in our unique climate, and support our diverse wildlife.
Places limited. Register now
Location: Saint Asaph
Areas: Denbighshire
July 10, 2025
Thursday 10 July pm - 3pm
Cardiff Local Nature Partnership are looking for volunteers to help put out cameras in Heath Park for National Hedgehog Monitoring Project. We will introduce the survey and show you how to set up the cameras, before splitting into teams to put them across site.
Sadly, hedgehogs are under threat, having declined in recent years. To reverse this, we need to identify where and why hedgehogs are struggling and implement appropriate conservation measures. Free - please book on our Eventbrite channel
Location: Cardiff
Areas: Cardiff
July 10, 2025
10th July and 12th July
Join us on a guided walk to visit our busy seabird colony. This month will be the last month to see our wonderful variety of seabirds before they make their way out to the sea over winter. Come over to see them before they leave!
Cost: £4.00 - £11.00
Further details and booking in the web link
Location: Holyhead
Areas: Anglesey
July 10, 2025
10th and 11th July. Walks start at 11:00
Celebrate Wales Nature Week by joining Dot Williams in exploring Old Castle Down and learn more about Wales’s rarest butterfly, the High Brown Fritillary and the work being done to ensure it’s future through the Natur Am Byth Program. Explore the other amazing wildlife that calls Old Castle Down home.
Each walk will take around 2 hours. There is a short walk up a slope onto the Down and the ground is uneven in places so stout footwear is recommended, please bring water and a hat as there is little cover from the sun on the Down. As there are sometimes ticks on the Down long trousers are recommended.
Meet at the car parking area at the bottom of Old Castle Down. What3Words: ///amuse.fans.fears
Image © Ben Williams
Location: St Brides Major
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 10, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Thursday 10th July
10:00 - 11:30
Magor Marsh Reserve
Join the Living Levels team for a laid back discovery walk at Magor Marsh, bringing you closer to dragonflies and damselflies, as we celebrate the site's first anniversary as a designated @britishdragonflysociety hotspot!
It’s also Dragonfly Week and @walesnatureweek so even more of a reason to get out and explore!
Spaces are limited, please book a space on Eventbrite
Location: Magor
Areas: Monmouthshire
July 10, 2025
Wednesday 09 July 19:00 – 21:00
Barry, Park Rd, Barry CF62 3BY
Join Vale LNP and Sarah Hannis for a free creative evening inspired by the beautiful aerial acrobats of summer – swifts, swallows and martins.
Free event. Booking required
Location: Barry
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 09, 2025
Nature Art Event - Swifts, Swallows and Martins
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9th July 12:30
Join Andy Karen from Gwent Wildlife Trust at Llwyncelyn LNR on a guided walk looking for bees and butterflies.
To book email: veronika.brannovic@torfaen.gov.uk
Location: Llwyncelyn
Areas: Torfaen
July 09, 2025
Aberaman 9th July 10am – 1pm
Want to help wildlife in your local area, stay active and meet like minded people? Join us for a volunteering taster session at Pwll Waun Cynon! Join our reserves officer Tara to learn more about invasive species, native wildlife and how you can help! Pwll Waun Cynon nature reserve What 3 words //distorts.deputy.unearthly Please contact Tara T.Daniels@welshwildlife.org for more information
Location: Aberman
Areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf
July 09, 2025
Wednesday 9th July 6pm - 8pm
Silent Valley Nature Reserve - Ebbw Vale
Join us for a gentle, nature-based session of mindfulness and connection as part of Wales Nature Week. As part of Midweek Mindful Moments
For more information check us out on Instagram @wildheart.woodland_therapy
Location: Silent Valley Nature Reserve
Areas: Blaenau Gwent
July 09, 2025
Wednesday 9 July 10:00-13:00
Come and join us and learn all about dragonflies & their relatives. This is a great opportunity to learn about dragonflies during National Dragonfly Week and Wales Nature Week.
For more details and to book, contact Sheryl Beck
Location: Ebbw Vale
Areas: Blaenau Gwent
July 09, 2025
9 July 10:00 – 12:30
Rhoose, East Aberthaw
On Wednesday 9th July 10-12.30pm as part of Vale Nature Week we will be revisiting the SSSI at Aberthaw Nature Reserve to do a litter pick. Exact details will be sent the day before.
If you would like more information or would like to confirm your attendance at this event, please contact us on thaw@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or Tel: 07395 365387 or 07395 365386.
Location: East Aberthaw
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 09, 2025
Wednesday 9th July 11am-12.30
This Wales Nature Week join Future Generations Cymru and Wales Environment Link as we talk through the recently published Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill. Find out what the Bill is proposing and what this could mean for you as a public body. We’re delighted to have the expertise of some of our leading environmental organisations in Wales to talk us through it and to take your questions. This event is online only. Register online
Areas: All areas
July 09, 2025
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Come and find out about the amazing insects that live in the River Gavenny meadows with our expert entomologist Richard Dawson. All ages welcome, no experience needed.
When: Wednesday, 9th July
Where: email LocalNature@monmouthshire.gov.uk for booking and meeting location
Location: Abergavenny
Areas: Monmouthshire
July 09, 2025
9 July 10am - 12pm
Connect with Carmarthenshire's stunning wildlife and habitats in Wales Nature Week. No pre-booking required. Free event. More information: PAubrey@carmarthenhsire.gov.uk
Location: Cefn Sidan Beach
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 09, 2025
Tuesday 8th July 10am - 12pm
One Voice Wales Community & Town Councils
An exclusive tour of the nursery to discover our wonderful native species. Celtic wildflowers supply nature projects across Wales and the UK and this will be a fantastic chance to ask questions about the different native varieties of trees, shrub and plants and their suitability for different functions and habitats.
This knowledge could help you transform your Council’s planting plans, improving biodiversity, and promoting heritage Welsh varieties that thrive in our unique climate supporting our diverse wildlife.
Limited places available
Register now
Location: Swansea
Areas: Swansea
July 08, 2025
8th July 6pm -7.30pm Llanelly Hill Welfare Hall
Join Nature Makers Newport for a willow weaving session to weave their own fish.
See all nature Maker activities here https://beacons.ai/naturemakersnewport
Location: Abergavenny
Areas: Monmouthshire
July 08, 2025
Tuesday 08 July 18:00 – 20:00
Join the Vale, Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot Meadows Group for an explore around a stunning SSSI meadow in Aberthin!
Please note this is a large site and a good level of fitness is required.
Location to be disclosed upon registration.
Location: Aberthin
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 08, 2025
Monday 7th July 10:30am- 12:30pm
One Voice Wales Community & Town Councils
Meadow street community is an incredible project in the heart of Pontypridd. Originally funded by a Local Places for Nature grant in 2021 this community space has since developed into a multipurpose venue for communities to engage with nature, grow food, learn new skills, and make new friends.
This project has so many different elements there is sure to be something that you can be inspired by and you will leave feeling motivated and confident to create some space for nature on your doorstep. We will be led by Helen and Holly from Pontypridd Town Council and they will share their knowledge and experience with you all. Once the tour is complete there will be a chance to wander around the site, then we can enjoy some refreshments and a chance to ask questions or just relax in nature.
Places limited. Register now.
Location: Ponytpridd
Areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf
July 07, 2025
Monday 7 July 10:00 – 12:20
Peterston-super-Ely
Join Oliver Wicks from SEWRT for a guided walk along the Ely river where he will be showcasing the work they've undertaken and celebrate the positives of this working landscape. Good walking boots and reasonable fitness level will be essential.
To book your place and for more information please email Oliver Wicks at oliver.wicks@sewrt.org
Location: Peterston-super-Ely
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 07, 2025
7th July 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Find out what's living in the Park!
Meet at the Pontypool Active Living Centre
To book email: veronika.brannovic@torfaen.gov.uk
Event organised by In Our Nature CiC
Location: Pontypool
Areas: Torfaen
July 07, 2025
7 July 11:00am - 1:00pm
Summer is the perfect time to see the wide range of wonderful plants that thrive at Gilfach. Walk led by Bronwen Jenkins, botanist and long-term RWT volunteer.
Free event. Please book in advance.
Further information and booking link: https://www.rwtwales.org/events/2025-07-07-botanical-walk-gilfach
Location: Gilfach
Areas: Powys
July 07, 2025
Create your own sketchbooks with bookbinding techniques, and explore the woods for inspiration as we mindfully draw together.
7th July
6pm - 8.30pm
Pentremawr Woods, Pontyberem
Event suitable for Adults only (16 plus) If you have any enquiries please contact Becky Brandwood-Cormack: beckybrandwoodcormack@smallwoods.org.uk Coed Lleol/Small Woods Wales event
Location: Pontyberem
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 07, 2025
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7 - 8 July, 9.30am – 4.00pm
National Trust Car Park, Southgate, Swansea SA3 2AN
Drystone walls are an important part of Gower’s landscape and have been so for millennia.
Join us for a series of workshops where we will learn more about the importance of dry-stone walls on Gower and the fundamentals of how to build them.
While we can work to individuals’ abilities, participants need to be able to lift stones from ground level to shoulder height. Each workshop is run over two days.
Booking required (free): Dry stonewalling workshop (Pwll Du) at Southgate National Trust Car Park event tickets from TicketSource
Location: Swansea
Areas: Swansea
July 07, 2025
Two-day dry stone walling workshop Pwll Du
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6 July 10:00 - 12:00
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and join us for a gentle walk during Wales Nature Week to promote wellness and reconnect with the natural world.
Meet point is Forest Farm Car Park.
To book follow the link
Location: Cardiff
Areas: Cardiff
July 06, 2025
Wellness Walk for Wales Nature Week Cardiff
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Sunday 06 July 14:00 – 15:00
St Illtud's Churchyard Llantwit Major
Come and appreciate nature in the churchyard through drawing or writing for around an hour once a month, run by illustrator, Sarah Hannis.
Booking required https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/sarahhannis/e-gymqyv
Donations welcomed.
Location: Llantwit Major
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 06, 2025
6 July 10:00am - 11:30am
Take some positive action on a local scale. Join our monthly litter picking volunteers.
No booking needed. Just turn up on the day.
Further information
This is a partner event contribution to celebrate Wales Nature Week
Location: Llandudno Junction
Areas: Conwy
July 06, 2025
6 July 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Watch and learn about these amazing birds - and enjoy a 'swift half'!
Further information and booking details here
This is a partner event contribution to celebrate Wales Nature Week
Location: Llanberis
Areas: Gwynedd
July 06, 2025
6 July 10.30 - 2pm
Connect with Carmarthenshire's stunning wildlife and habitats in Wales Nature Week. No pre-booking required. For further information contact Paul Aubrey
Location: Llyn Llech Owain
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 06, 2025
Sunday July 6 10:00-4:00
The Green Gathering Glantawe takes place at Riverside Park, Pontardawe
Come and immerse yourselves in nature, you never know what you might find. Take part in arts and crafts events, making seed bombs and view artwork for sale.
All activities are free!
Turn up on the day. No need to book.
Free entrance for children. £3 for adults
Location: Pontardawe
Areas: Swansea
July 06, 2025
Saturday 05 July 21:00-23:00
Join the Restore the Thaw Landscape Project and Vale of Glamorgan & Bridgend Bat Group on a guided evening bat walk around Fonmon Castle. We'll have bat detectors to enable us to hear the echolocation calls of the bats and find out where they are roosting as they emerge at dusk. Learn about the life of bats and experience the excitement of seeing them in flight.
Free event. Booking required
Location: Aberthaw
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 05, 2025
5th July 10:00am to 2:00pm
Llangorse Common, Llangorse Lake
Celebrate Wales Nature Week at Llangorse!
The event will include:
Guided Walks, Nature Diary Creation, and learning how to identify trees
This is an free, open event geared towards families and young people.
Event delivered by Biodiversity Information Service & Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Location: Llangors
Areas: Bannau Brycheiniog NPA
July 05, 2025
5th July 9:30 - 4:00 pm
Lords Parc Llansteffan
Join Glasbren for their next monthly Community Farm day when we'll be celebrating Wales Nature Week!
As well as a morning of communal farm activities - we’ll be celebrating Wales Nature Week by welcoming Tim Hollis and Helen Peake to guide us on a nature walk to meet the life that we share Lords Park with.
Find out more about Glasbren here
Location: Llansteffan
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 05, 2025
Sunday 1 June 2025 - Sunday 13 July 2025
11:00am - 3:00pm
Join the Cemlyn wardens for a guided walk around our amazing Cemlyn Nature Reserve on the north west tip of Anglesey and see the Sandwich, common and Arctic terns nesting at this spectacular seabird colony.
Further information and booking details here
This is a partner event contribution to celebrate Wales Nature Week
Location: Cemaes
Areas: Anglesey
July 05, 2025 - July 13, 2025
5th July 10am -11.30.
Llanelly Hill Welfare Hall
Join Nature Makers Newport for a Big Nature Play Day with the theme Wings, Wiggles and Wonder.
See all nature Maker activities here: https://beacons.ai/naturemakersnewport
Location: Abergavenny
Areas: Monmouthshire
July 05, 2025
5 July 10am - 12pm
Connect with Carmarthenshire's stunning wildlife and habitats in Wales Nature Week. No pre-booking reguired. More information: PAubrey@carmarthenhsire.gov.uk
Location: Cefn Sidan Beach
Areas: Carmarthenshire
July 05, 2025
July 5 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free event . No booking required
Why not kick off Wales Nature Week by helping us celebrate the fantastic wildflower habitats we have here in Cardiff? National Meadows Day is the ideal time to discover how the Community Park Rangers & Cardiff’s Local Nature Partnership are managing and restoring wildflower rich grassland habitats in the city, a haven for butterflies, bees and a host of other wildlife.
With workshops and activities planned, there’ll be plenty to keep you informed and entertained.
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Location: Cardiff
Areas: Cardiff
July 05, 2025
5 July 11:00am - 1:00pm
Help us survey the meadows at Llandinam Gravels, a great way to celebrate National Meadows Day and Wales Nature Week! No prior experience necessary; training will be provided, making this is a perfect opportunity to learn how to recognise some meadow plants. Booking required.
Further information and booking link: https://www.montwt.co.uk/events/2025-07-05-wildflower-watch
Location: Llandinam
Areas: Powys
July 05, 2025
5 July 10:00-1pm
Celebrate National Meadows Day by exploring the meadows at Aberduna Nature Reserve and help us record the butterflies we spot!
Further information and booking details here
This is a partner event contribution to celebrate Wales Nature Week
Location: Aberduna Nature Reserve
Areas: Denbighshire
July 05, 2025
5 July 09:00 – 17:00
Help us record wildlife at the Southwood Estate on this fun Bioblitz Day for Wales Nature Week and National Meadows Day! Record the plants and animals that you find and be amazed at the variety that is thriving in the amazing landscape. No experience necessary. Suitable for beginners, improvers and experts alike. Suitable for all. Children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult.
Free event. No booking required. For further details contact Rebecca Evans 01646 623110 stackpole@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Southwood Estate Pembrokeshire
Location: Newgale
Areas: Pembrokeshire
July 05, 2025
Tuesday 17 June 2025 - Wednesday 1 October 2025
10:00am - 5:30pm
Explore the history of invasive plants in the UK and how they're impacting our environment today. Including work by artist Manon Awst.
Further information.
This is a partner event contribution to celebrate Wales Nature Week
Location: Great Orme
Areas: Conwy
July 05, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Beyond the Boundary: A Case of Garden Escapers at the Great Orme
5th July Sessions House, Usk 11am to 5pm
To celebrate the achievements of one of Usk's most famous sons, Usk Civic Society will be hosting an Alfred Russel Wallace Day to mark the day, on the 1 July 1858, that Wallace and Darwin presented their theory of evolution. There will be guided walks, exhibitions and films, and crafts, the full itinerary is available on the Facebook page here.
Location: Usk
Areas: Monmouthshire
July 05, 2025
Come and find out what is living at Torfaen’s newest Local Nature Reserve at Blaensychan Valley on Saturday 5th July
Watercolour Wildflowers and learn how to identify fungi with a microscope.
10 am: Official opening of the new LNR 11.30: Fungi guided walk 1: Bird guided walk
2.30: GWT guided walk
Try out Watercolour Wildflowers and learn how to identify fungi with a microscope
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For more information or to book, email:veronika.brannovic@torfaen.gov.uk
Location: Blaensychan
Areas: Torfaen
July 05, 2025
5th July 11:00-12:00
Booking required. Free event
To celebrate Meadows Day and Wales Nature Week we are holding a celebration of nature. As part of this day we are offering a free beginners botany session to learn more about these wonderful plants.
Are you ready to dive into the world of meadows and grasslands? Join us for a beginners botany event where you'll learn all about the diverse plant species that call these landscapes home. We will go for a walk through the beauty and importance of grasslands.
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Location: Cardiff
Areas: Cardiff
July 05, 2025
5 -6 July,10:00 –18:00
To help celebrate St Brides Major's very rare butterfly - The High Brown Fritillary, Butterfly Conservation are asking you to get creative and take part! Make your own butterfly, let your imagination run wild! Open to all in the village - households, businesses, community groups.
Display them in your garden or drive from 10am Saturday 5 July until 6pm Sunday 6 July
Make sure they are stable enough to withstand the weather. Judged on creativity, originality and artistic merit. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Presentation in The Fox 7pm Tuesday 8 July.
Location: St Brides
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 05, 2025 - July 06, 2025
St Brides Major Butterfly Sculpture Contest
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4 July Morriston, 8.30pm
Meeting by the entrance to Morriston Park on Park Lodge Rd, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6DL
Meeting point: 51°40'04.9"N 3°55'54.6"W - Google Maps
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Join us for an evening celebration of swifts.
Hear about Saving Swansea’s Swifts project aiming to protect our much-loved but endangered local. You can also join us on a sunset walk looking for swifts (starting around sunset)
Saving Swansea's Swifts project website: Saving Swansea's Swifts - Gower Ornithological Society
For questions about Saving Swansea's Swifts campaign please email: swanseaswifts@gmail.com
Location: Swansea
Areas: Swansea
July 04, 2025
Until 18th July
Combine art and the great outdoors on a trip to Dyffryn Gardens this summer. From 20 June - 18 July the gardens will become home to unique pieces of interactive outdoor art.
These art pieces celebrate the natural world and reveal the story of Dyffryn as a garden nature reserve. They focus on connectivity, horticulture and encouraging visitors to embrace and respond to the natural world around them
National Trust Dyffryn Gardens
Location: Dyffryn
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
July 04, 2025 - July 18, 2025
3 July, 8.30pm
Meeting on Park Rd, Clydach, Swansea SA6 5LT
Meeting point: 51°41'56.4"N 3°53'23.1"W - Google Maps
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Join us for an evening celebration of swifts.
Hear about Saving Swansea’s Swifts project aiming to protect our much-loved but endangered local. You can also join us on a sunset walk looking for swifts (starting around sunset)
Saving Swansea's Swifts project website: Saving Swansea's Swifts - Gower Ornithological Society
For questions about Saving Swansea's Swifts campaign please email: swanseaswifts@gmail.com
Location: Swansea
Areas: Swansea
July 03, 2025
July 3rd 6 - 8pm
Join Radnorshire Wildlife Trust and a panel of speakers for a screening of the Beaver Trust's new film, Balancing the Scales!
Event organised by Radnorshire Wildlife Trust
Location: Hay-on-Wye
Areas:
July 03, 2025
Balancing the Scales - Film Screening Hay-on-Wye
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3rd July, 7pm-9pm
Talk at Bridges Centre (7pm-8pm), Local Walk (8pm-9pm)
Can you tell the difference between swifts, swallows & house-martins? Come and find out how you can help swifts in Monmouth, from ‘Swifts of Usk’ conservation group.
Location: Monmouth
Areas: Monmouthshire
July 03, 2025
2 July 9.15pm-10:45pm
Join Wilder Lugg Project Officer and Ecologist Dan Westbury to walk and survey for bats at Wilder Pentwyn farm, Llanbister.
Further details
Location: Wilder Pentwyn farm, Llanbister
Areas: Powys
July 02, 2025
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy a guided walk around our Aberduna Nature Reserve in search of rare ferns along the way (if we're lucky!)
Further details
Location: Aberduna Nature Reserve
Areas: Denbighshire
June 22, 2025
Saturday 21 June, 11am-1pm.
Looking for a great way to start your weekend?
Join our knowledgeable guides and discover the wonderful wildlife of RSPB Conwy, as they aim to spot 50 bird species in just a few hours! £4.00 per person. Normal entrance fees apply.
To book please contact RSPB Conwy
Location: RSPB Conwy
Areas: Conwy
June 21, 2025
16 June 10:00 - 13:00
Gwent Wildlife Trust's species-rich Springdale Farm reserve is in full bloom in June!
Further details
Location: Springdale Farm Usk
Areas:
June 16, 2025
11:00-13:00
Join us to celebrate Roundton Hill Nature Reserve’s 40th anniversary with a guided summer stroll through the reserve followed by a walk up to the hill’s summit, finding out all about this special site’s wildlife along the way.
Further details
Location: Roundton Hil, Churchstoke
Areas:
June 14, 2025
Tuesday 10 June: 19:00 to 21:00, Talk at Barry Romilly Bowls Club, Romilly Park, Barry followed by a guided walk to the newly installed Swift Tower at the Knap.
Join the Vale Nature Partnership and Edward Mayer from Swift Conservation for an inspiring evening all about Swifts, learning about their ecology, conservation and how you can help!
Book your free ticket here!
Location: Barry Romilly Bowls Club
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
June 10, 2025
Coal Spoil Iconic Species Workshop at Ogmore Washeries
Join the Coal Spoil Connections team and Liam Olds for guided walks to discover the fascinating species found on coal spoils.
Discover more about the Coal Spoil Connections Project and the wildlife that calls Ogmore Washeries a home. ;
Date: Monday 9 June 2025 10:30am - Walk 1 around site with Liam Olds 1:00pm - Walk 2 around site with Liam Olds
Time: 10:30am-3:30pm
Location: Ogmore Washeries,
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Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Book your place on adult. TryBooking! trybooking.com/uk/ETNZ Mewn Partneriaeth â Buglife Conservation Officer: Ashleigh Davies
Ashleigh.Davies@buglife.org.uk
Location: Ogmore Washeries
Areas: Bridgend
June 09, 2025
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Embrace nature like never before! 30 Days Wild is The Wildlife Trusts’ annual challenge event, where we ask you to take on wild activities throughout June. There’s still time to get involved!
From planting wildflowers for bees, to listening to bird song, there’s endless ways to spend your wild month! Whether you complete an activity a day, or a couple in a week, you’ll be connecting with wildlife, boosting your well-being and making a positive impact on the planet at the same time.
Areas: All areas
June 01, 2025 - June 30, 2025
This Invasive Species Week come along and get involved in some practical conservation work.
Help us clear an area of our Nature Reserve that has become overgrown with invasive Himalayan balsam!
For more information or to book please contact:
sheryl.beck@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Areas: Blaenau Gwent
May 27, 2025
July 8 17:00- 18:00
We are delighted to be joined in Pontypool Park by Daniel Morden, who will be telling the legendary Welsh story of Gwion Bach and his epic escape from the goddess Cerridwen. An exciting encounter of Gwion Bach transforming into different animals in order to escape, only for Cerridwen to change and pursue him as that animal’s predator! Come and listen to this magical and thrilling tale from long ago!
There will also be crafts following the story for children to colour in and create masks of some of the animals that feature in the story.
Audience: 7 and over
For further details and to book your free place visit the Eventbrite website
Location: Pontypool
Areas: Torfaen
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