Events in your area
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!
Noticing Nature Walk Pontypool Park
Noticing Nature Walk Pontypool Park
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
Pontypool
Areas: Torfaen
Upcoming dates: July 07, 2025
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
Peterston-super-Ely
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
Upcoming dates: July 07, 2025
Mindful creativity in the woods Pontyberem
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
Pontyberem
Areas: Carmarthenshire
Upcoming dates: July 07, 2025
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
Swansea
Areas: Swansea
Upcoming dates: July 07, 2025
Botanical Walk at Gilfach
Botanical Walk at Gilfach
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
Gilfach
Areas: Powys
Upcoming dates: July 07, 2025
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.
Ponytpridd
Areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Upcoming dates: July 07, 2025
Willow Weaving Llanelly Hill
Willow Weaving Llanelly Hill
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
Abergavenny
Areas: Monmouthshire
Upcoming dates: July 08, 2025
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.
Aberthin
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
Upcoming dates: July 08, 2025
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
Swansea
Areas: Swansea
Upcoming dates: July 08, 2025
Beach Safari Cefn Sidan Beach
Beach Safari Cefn Sidan Beach
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
Cefn Sidan Beach
Areas: Carmarthenshire
Upcoming dates: July 09, 2025
Restore the Thaw Litter Pick day
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.
East Aberthaw
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
Upcoming dates: July 09, 2025
Bee and Butterfly Walk at Llwyncelyn
Bee and Butterfly Walk at Llwyncelyn
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
Llwyncelyn
Areas: Torfaen
Upcoming dates: July 09, 2025
Garden Nature Surveys
Birds
Bugs & Butterflies
Wildlifetrusts.org/bug mansion
Amphibians
Wildlife-friendly gardening links
wildlifetrusts/flowers, bees and pollinators
wildlifetrusts.org/attract-butterflies-to-your-garden
buglife.org.uk/gardeninging for Bugs
northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-gardening
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
Hedgehogs
wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-create-hedgehog-hole
Wildlifetrusts.org/hedgehog-home
Plants
plantlife.org.uk/discover-wild-plants
Marine
www.sas.org.uk//inspire-your-inner-ocean
General
wildlifewatch.org.uk/spotting-sheets