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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!

City Nature Challenge 2026: Swansea

City Nature Challenge 2026: Swansea is back this spring 24–27 April!

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

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Rhinos (and swifts) in Caerwedros!

Rhinos (and swifts) in Caerwedros!

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

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Rhinos (and swifts) in Caerwedros!

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Spring Woodland Walk Barry

Spring Woodland Walk

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

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Cwm Penmachno Recorders’ Day

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

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Colliery to Conservation Tonmawr

Colliery to Conservation Tonmawr

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.

Booking required.

Location: Tonmawr

Areas: Neath Port Talbot

April 18, 2026

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Merlin Hanbury-Tenison Talk

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

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Introduction to Butterflies RSPB South Stack Cliffs

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

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

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Meet BTO Cymru

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Meet BTO Cymru

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

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Breakfast with a Bottlenose Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre

Breakfast with a Bottlenose Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre

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

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!

Rhagor o fanylion

Location: Allt Rhongyr

Areas: Bannau Brycheiniog NPA

March 28, 2026

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Bats of the Usk and Wye Valleys

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

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Volunteer with the ospreys!

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

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Bryn Ifan: A vision for farming and wildlife

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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Farming for Curlewr

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Farming for Curlew

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

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Celebrating Healthy Coastlines at the Llanelli Wetland Centre

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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World Wetlands Day walk Crymlyn Bog Nature Reserve

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World Wetlands Day walk Crymlyn Bog Nature Reserve

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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Welsh Raptor Convention 2026

Welsh Raptor Convention 2026

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

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Birdwatching for Beginners

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

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Big Garden Birdwatch

Big Garden Birdwatch

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

Big Garden Birdwatch

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Diverse by Nature: Webinar 3

Diverse by Nature: Webinar 3

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.

Register for your place here.

Areas: All areas

January 21, 2026

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Cudyll Cymru: monitoring raptors in Wales

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

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Wetland Creation at River Meadow

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

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Winter walk at Gogarth Nature Reserve

Winter walk at Gogarth Nature Reserve

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

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Adolygiad Blynyddol Plantlife

Adolygiad Blynyddol Plantlife

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

Adolygiad Blynyddol Plantlife

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New Year Plant Hunt

New Year Plant Hunt

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

New Year Plant Hunt

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Cardiff Wildlife Detectives

Cardiff Wildlife Detectives

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

Further information and booking

Location: Cardiff

Areas: Cardiff

December 21, 2025

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Plygu perthi – diwrnod agored i wirfoddolwyr

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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Hedge laying - volunteer open day

Hedge laying - volunteer open day

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

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Winter Wildfowl Walk at RSPB Ynys-hir

Winter Wildfowl Walk at RSPB Ynys-hir

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

Winter Wildfowl Walk at RSPB Ynys-hir

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An evening with Liz Bonnin

An evening with Liz Bonnin

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

An evening with Liz Bonnin

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Diverse by Nature's second webinar

Diverse by Nature's second webinar

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

Diverse by Nature's second webinar

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Horseshoe Bats Usk

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

Horseshoe Bats Usk

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Guided Walk in Coed Buchesau

Celtic Rainforest event

Guided Walk in Coed Buchesau

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

Guided Walk in Coed Buchesau

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Fungus walk Swansea

Fungus Walk Clyne Valley

Fungus walk Swansea

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.

Booking details

Location: Swansea

Areas: Swansea

October 26, 2025

Fungus walk Swansea

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Fungus Foray Marford

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

Fungus Foray Marford

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The Sea We Share

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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.

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Location: Rhos-on-Sea

Areas: Conwy

October 12, 2025

The Sea We Share

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UK Fungus Day at the National Botanic Garden of Wales

Fungus day event

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

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

Wales' Important Wetlands

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Blaenavon Biodiversity Day

Blaenavon Biodiversity Day

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

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Wildlife After Dark Session - Porthkerry Country Park

Wildlife After Dark Session - Porthkerry Country Park

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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Bug Hunt Safari

Bug Hunt Safari

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

Bug Hunt Safari

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Nature Day Ruthin

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Nature Day Ruthin

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

Nature Day Ruthin

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Walk With Us - Rhosili Nature Walks

Walk With Us - Rhosili Nature Walks

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.

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Location: Rhosili

Areas: Swansea

August 02, 2025

Walk With Us - Rhosili Nature Walks

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Magnificent Marine Mammals of Cardigan Bay!

Magnificent Marine Mammals of Cardigan Bay!

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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Butterfly Survey Training Ebbw Vale

Butterfly Survey Training Ebbw Vale

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

Butterfly Survey Training Ebbw Vale

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Bridgend Nature Festival

Bridgend Nature Festival

Bridgend Nature Festival

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

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Guided red squirrel walks Anglessey

Guided red squirrel walks Anglessey

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

Guided red squirrel walks Anglessey

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BioBlitz Festival National Botanic Garden Wales

BioBlitz Festival National Botanic Garden Wales

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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Flintshire Meadowfest

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Flintshire Meadowfest

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

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BioBlitz @ Outside Lives HQ

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BioBlitz @ Outside Lives HQ

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?

  • Help contribute to real scientific research
  • Learn from experts and fellow nature lovers
  • Discover the amazing wildlife we have on site
  • Have fun together in the great outdoors!

Free event. Booking required as there are limited spaces available.

Location: Mold

Areas: Flintshire

July 15, 2025

BioBlitz @ Outside Lives HQ

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Summer Tree identification Pengelli Wood

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

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Dragonfly ID course and Guided walk at Newport Wetlands

Dragonfly ID course and Guided walk at Newport Wetlands

Dragonfly ID course and Guided walk at Newport Wetlands

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:

  • Guided dragonfly walks - ID course and guided walk with Steve Preddy, County Recorder. Please book a ticket to join his session. Start time 10am.
  • Pond dipping - Open from 10:30am-2:30pm, Pay at the centre for your equipment, £4.50 each.
  • Dragonfly crafting and spotting guides
  • Knowledgeable guides on hand with any questions

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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Moth Watch Cardiff

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Moth Watch Cardiff

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.

  • Free family-friendly session 6
  • Suitable for age 5r
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Further information

Location: Cardiff

Areas: Cardiff

July 12, 2025

Moth Watch Cardiff

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Plants out of Place: A Talk and Walk at the Great Orme

Plants out of Place: A Talk and Walk at the Great Orme

Plants out of Place: A Talk and Walk at the Great Orme

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

Plants out of Place: A Talk and Walk at the Great Orme

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Go Wild! Parc Bryn Bach

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South Wales Biggest free Family Nature Event

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

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Secrets of the shore

Secrets of the shore

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!

  • All children are welcome - they must come along with a responsible adult
  • Bring plenty of layers to keep warm as well as sun-scream and sun hat

Booking required

Location: Swansea

Areas: Swansea

July 12, 2025

Secrets of the shore

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Botanical Walk at Burfa Bog Presteigne

Botanical Walk at Burfa Bog

Botanical Walk at Burfa Bog Presteigne

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

Botanical Walk at Burfa Bog Presteigne

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Bumblebee ID course and Guided walk at Newport Wetlands

Bumblebee ID course and Guided walk at Newport Wetlands

Bumblebee ID course and Guided walk at Newport Wetlands

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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Drawing with charcoal

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Drawing with charcoal

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

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Hidden life of colliery spoil: Biodiversity Guided Walk

Hidden life of colliery spoil: Biodiversity Guided Walk

Hidden life of colliery spoil: Biodiversity Guided Walk

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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A walk at Old Castle Down

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A walk at Old Castle Down

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.

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Location: St Brides Major

Areas: Vale of Glamorgan

July 10, 2025  - July 11, 2025

A walk at Old Castle Down

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Biodiversity monitoring

Edible Mach

Biodiversity monitoring

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.

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Location: Machynlleth

Areas: Powys

July 10, 2025

Biodiversity monitoring

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Hedgehog Monitoring Cardiff

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Hedgehog Monitoring

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

Hedgehog Monitoring Cardiff

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Denbighshire Tree Nursery Tour

Denbighshire Tree Nursery Tour

Denbighshire Tree Nursery Tour

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

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Puffin Walk at RSPB South Stack

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

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Morfa Berwig Nature Walk

Morfa Berwig

Morfa Berwig Nature Walk

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

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Dragonfly discovery walk

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Dragonfly discovery walk

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

Dragonfly discovery walk

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Volunteer Taster Session!

Volunteer Taster Session! Aberman

Volunteer Taster Session! Aberman

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

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Guided Insect Safari Abergavenny

Insect safari Abergavenny

Guided Insect Safari Abergavenny

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

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The New Environmental Governance Bill: What does it mean for public bodies?

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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Dragonfly Event Beaufort Hill

Dragonfly Event Beaufort Hill

Beaufort Hill Ponds & Woodlands

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

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Restore the Thaw Litter Pick day

Restore the Thaw Litter Pick

Restore the Thaw Litter Pick day

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

Restore the Thaw Litter Pick day

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Meadow Walk Aberthin

Meadow Walk Aberthin

Meadow Walk Aberthin

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

Meadow Walk Aberthin

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Celtic Wildflowers Nursery Tour

Celtic Wildflowers Nursery Tour

Celtic Wildflowers Nursery Tour

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

Celtic Wildflowers Nursery Tour

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Mindful creativity in the woods Pontyberem

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Mindful creativity in the woods

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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Two-day dry stone walling workshop Pwll Du

Two-day dry stone walling workshop Pwll Du

Two-day dry stone walling workshop Pwll Du

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.

  • Tea/coffee and biscuits provided. Please bring your own lunch
  • Clothing- lots of layers (including waterproofs) are recommended to keep warm when it’s cold and cool when the sun comes out
  • Work gloves will be provided, but participants must bring their own steel toe caps boots/shoes to be worn whilst walling

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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Ely River Guided Walk

Ely River Guided Walk

Ely River Guided Walk

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

https://www.valenature.org/walesnatureweek

Location: Peterston-super-Ely

Areas: Vale of Glamorgan

July 07, 2025

Ely River Guided Walk

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Meadow Street Community

Meadow Street Community

Meadow Street Community

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

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Nature Sketching, Llantwit Major

Nature sketch

Nature Sketching, Llantwit Major

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

Nature Sketching, Llantwit Major

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Nature Activities at Llyn Llech Owain

Llyn Lech Owain

Nature Activities at Llyn Llech Owain

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

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Green Gathering Pontardawe

Green Gathering Pontardawe

Green Gathering Pontardawe

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

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Llanberis 'Swift Half'

Llanberis 'Swift Half'

Llanberis 'Swift Half'

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

Llanberis 'Swift Half'

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Beyond the Boundary: A Case of Garden Escapers at the Great Orme

Beyond the Boundary: A Case of Garden Escapers at the Great Orme

Beyond the Boundary: A Case of Garden Escapers at the Great Orme

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

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Discover Cemlyn with the wardens

Discover Cemlyn with the wardens

Discover Cemlyn with the wardens

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

Discover Cemlyn with the wardens

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Wildflower Watch Llandinam

Wildflower Watch Llandinam

Wildflower Watch Llandinam

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

Wildflower Watch Llandinam

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Botany for Beginners

Botany event Cardiff

Botany for Beginners

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

Botany for Beginners

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Bioblitz Day at Southwood Estate

Bioblitz Day at Southwood Estate

Bioblitz Day at Southwood Estate

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

Bioblitz Day at Southwood Estate

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Bat Walk at Fonmon Castle

Bat walk Fonmon

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

Bat Walk at Fonmon Castle

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Love Nature event Blaensychan

Love Nature event Blaenserchan

Love Nature event Blaensychan

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

Location: what3words ///amused.highly.navy

For more information or to book, email:veronika.brannovic@torfaen.gov.uk

Location: Blaensychan

Areas: Torfaen

July 05, 2025

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Alfred Russel Wallace Day Usk

Alfred Russel Wallace Day Usk

Alfred Russel Wallace Day Usk

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

Alfred Russel Wallace Day Usk

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Meadows Day Cardiff

Cardiff Meadows Day

Meadows Day Cardiff

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.

What3Words: clear.solved.tent

Location: Cardiff

Areas: Cardiff

July 05, 2025

Meadows Day Cardiff

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Llangorse Nature Day

Llangorse Nature Day Cym

Llangorse Nature Day

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

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Beach Safari Cefn Sidan Beach

Cefn Sidan

Beach Safari Cefn Sidan Beach

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

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St Brides Major Butterfly Sculpture Contest

St Brides Major Butterfly Sculpture Contest

St Brides Major Butterfly Sculpture Contest

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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Community Farm day

Community Farm day

Community Farm day

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

Community Farm day

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Swifts at sunset in Morriston

Swifts at sunset in Morriston

Swifts at sunset in Morriston

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
What3words: ///quest.orders.bump

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)

  • Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
  • Weather dependent
  • No booking required - please just come along and bring your family and friends!

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

Swifts at sunset in Morriston

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Art in the Garden at Dyffryn

Dyffryn

Art in the Garden at Dyffryn

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

Art in the Garden at Dyffryn

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Swift Talk and Walk Monmouth

Swift Talk and Walk Monmouth

Swift Talk and Walk Monmouth

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

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Swifts at sunset in Clydach

Swifts at sunset in Clydach

Swifts at sunset in Clydach

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
What3words: ///sugars.lollipop.noise

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)

  • Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
  • Weather dependent
  • No booking required - please just come along and bring your family and friends!

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

Swifts at sunset in Clydach

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Guided Wildlife Walk RSPB Conwy

Guided Wildlife Walk.

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

Guided Wildlife Walk RSPB Conwy

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Roundton Hill: Footsteps through 40 years

Roundton Hill: Footsteps through 40 years

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

Roundton Hill: Footsteps through 40 years

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Swift Talk and Walk

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

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Coal Spoil Connections Workshop Ogmore Vale

Coal Spoil Connections Workshop - Ogmore Washeries (June 2025) (3)

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,

Ogmore Vale, CF32 7AN ; *AII FREE!* ///olive.awestruck.spoke.

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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30 Days Wild

30 Days Wild: The UK’s biggest nature challenge!

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!

Sign up today

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

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Balsalm Bash Six Bells

Balsam English

Balsam Bash

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!

  • Tuesday 27ᵗʰ May
  • 10:00 – 13:00
  • Six Bells LNR

For more information or to book please contact:
sheryl.beck@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Areas: Blaenau Gwent

May 27, 2025

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Garden Nature Surveys

Bee-fly Watch

Garden Butterfly Survey

Garden Bird Watch

Every flower counts

Birds

Identify a Bird

Bugs & Butterflies

flickr.com/photos/

Wildlifetrusts.org/bug mansion

Wildlifetrusts.org/bee hotel

Amphibians

Amphibians in your garden

Wildlife-friendly gardening links

wildlifetrusts/flowers, bees and pollinators

plantlife/wildflower garden

RSPB Plants for wildlife

wildlifetrusts.org/attract-butterflies-to-your-garden

buglife.org.uk/gardeninging for Bugs

northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-gardening

UrbanBuzz workshops

Activities, ID Guides & Resources links

Butterfly-conservation.org/education

Bitesizetraining (free) for anyone with an interest in amphibians and reptiles

Animals,habitats and biodiversity

Family activities at the Centre for Alternative Technology

wildlifetrusts.org/looking-after-yourself-and-nature

rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/

childhoodbynature.com

Woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/

Hedgehogs

wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-create-hedgehog-hole

Wildlifetrusts.org/hedgehog-home

hedgehog street

Plants

plantlife.org.uk/discover-wild-plants

Marine

www.sas.org.uk//inspire-your-inner-ocean

General

wildlifewatch.org.uk/spotting-sheets

northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/get-wild-home

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