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!
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
Pengelli
Areas: Pembrokeshire
Upcoming dates: July 13, 2025
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
Newport
Areas: Newport
Upcoming dates: July 13, 2025
Dragons and damsels Welshpool
Dragons and damsels Welshpool
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
Welshpool
Areas: Powys
Upcoming dates: July 13, 2025
Willow weaving Tir-Phil
Willow weaving Tir-Phil
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
Tir-Phil
Areas: Caerphilly
Upcoming dates: July 13, 2025
Nature Unearthed Margam Country Park
Nature Unearthed Margam Country Park
13 JULY 2025
The event will showcase the amazing work for nature of partners, organisation & individuals in Neath Port Talbot!
Margam Park
Areas: Neath Port Talbot
Upcoming dates: July 13, 2025
BioBlitz @ Outside Lives HQ
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.
Mold
Areas: Flintshire
Upcoming dates: July 15, 2025
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
Llanarthne
Areas: Carmarthenshire
Upcoming dates: July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Vale Nature Festival
Vale Nature Festival
Help us celebrate Nature
Saturday 19 July 11:00 — 16:00
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
Upcoming dates: July 19, 2025
Flintshire Meadowfest
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
Wepre Park
Areas: Flintshire
Upcoming dates: July 19, 2025
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
Bridgend
Areas: Bridgend
Upcoming dates: July 25, 2025
Community Science Volunteering Llandovery
Community Science Volunteering at The Carbon Community Llandovery
10 am - 4 pm
The Carbon Community, Glandwr Forest, Llandovery, SA20 0LW For further details and to register click here
Glandwr Forest is home to the Glandwr Forest Carbon Study which aims to accelerate and enhance the sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in trees and soil to tackle the climate crisis. Our Community Science Volunteering program brings people into the heart of the research to help achieve project aims. It is a wonderful day bringing together trees, science and people.
Llandovery
Areas: Carmarthenshire
Upcoming dates: August 16, 2025
Community Science Volunteering Llandovery
Community Science Volunteering at The Carbon Community Llandovery
10 am - 4 pm
The Carbon Community, Glandwr Forest, Llandovery, SA20 0LW For further details and to register click here
Glandwr Forest is home to the Glandwr Forest Carbon Study which aims to accelerate and enhance the sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in trees and soil to tackle the climate crisis. Our Community Science Volunteering program brings people into the heart of the research to help achieve project aims. It is a wonderful day bringing together trees, science and people.
Llandovery
Areas: Carmarthenshire
Upcoming dates: August 16, 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