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!
A walk at Old Castle Down
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.
Meet at the car parking area at the bottom of Old Castle Down. What3Words: ///amuse.fans.fears
Image © Ben Williams
St Brides Major
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
Upcoming dates: July 10, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Drawing with charcoal
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
Llanelli
Areas: Carmarthenshire
Upcoming dates: July 11, 2025
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
What3words: //crispier.ignites.salary
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
Swansea
Areas: Swansea
Upcoming dates: July 11, 2025
Watercolour Wildflowers at Llwyncelyn
Watercolour Wildflowers at Llwyncelyn
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
Llwyncelyn
Areas: Torfaen
Upcoming dates: July 11, 2025
Go Wild! Parc Bryn Bach
South Wales Biggest free Family Nature Event
Saturday 12 July
10am - 4pm
Parc Bryn Bach, Tredegar
Free event. No booking required.
Parc Bryn Bach, Tredegar
Areas: Blaenau Gwent
Upcoming dates: July 12, 2025
Botanical Walk at Burfa Bog Presteigne
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
Presteigne
Areas: Powys
Upcoming dates: July 12, 2025
Moth Watch Cardiff
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
Cardiff
Areas: Cardiff
Upcoming dates: July 12, 2025
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
Newport
Areas: Newport
Upcoming dates: July 12, 2025
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
Great Orme
Areas: Conwy
Upcoming dates: July 12, 2025
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
Swansea
Areas: Swansea
Upcoming dates: July 12, 2025
Introduction to Grasslands and wildflower surveying
Introduction to Grasslands and wildflower surveying
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
Cardiff
Areas: Cardiff
Upcoming dates: July 12, 2025
Celebration of Nature St Fagans National Museum of History
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.
St Fagans
Areas: Cardiff
Upcoming dates: July 12, 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