Wales Nature Week Events - Wales Biodiversity Partnership

Let’s celebrate the beauty and diversity of Wales’ wildlife together!

Join an event near you, explore a local green space, or simply step outside and tune into the wild world around you – solo, with family, or as part of a community group.

See our main page for tips, inspiration, event ideas and all our social channels.

We want as many people in Wales to engage with nature. On your terms, at any time of the year. At home, in the park, at your school or workplace; nature reserve and in our stunning landscapes, coast and seascapes. Nature is for Everyone!

What to expect at events

There will be something for everyone – events for individuals, families and those who are new to nature, to the more seasoned nature lover.

Wales Nature Week events are held each year at Wildlife Trust and RSPB reserves, local and national nature reserves, parks and community green spaces, schools and worship sites, beaches and coastal areas.

A typical event involves a guided walk at a nature site. An expert guide will point out plants and animals and the importance of the habitat and answer any questions you have. The vast majority of events are free*

*Entrance charge to a small selection of events may apply. This supports the valuable work the organisation carries out for nature.

Invited audience events

Language and our landscape – exploring the role of the Welsh language in nature connection

Thursday 10th July Invited audience event

There is a growing concern that people in the Western world are becoming disconnected from nature and the impact this is having on physical and mental health.

The Welsh language has been a central part of our culture for centuries. This session examines the role that language has to play in fostering a sense of place and stewardship of our environment.

This session will host speakers from Bannau Brycheiniog and Eryri National Parks, as well as branding company Creo, as we explore how language can help to reconnect us with the natural spaces and landscapes around us.

This is a joint Green Advocates and Ymlaen event to celebrate Wales Nature Week.

Celebration of Wales Nature Week in beautiful Heath Park, Cardiff

Tuesday 15th July Invited audience event

We’ll be exploring the Meadows Health & Well-being Route whilst enjoying time to chat and get to know our fellow advocates. The Meadows Health and Wellbeing Route was part of Magnificent Meadows Cymru, a programme to restore over 500 hectares of wildflower meadows in Wales and connect local communities to these natural spaces. The project created two walking routes connecting the University Hospital of Wales to the meadows at Heath Park and promoted the use of these for the well-being of patients and staff.

Wild Oysters project school visits

Schools event

The Wild Oysters project will be hosting school visits down at Conwy Marina to celebrate Wales Nature Week. Students will participate in the Oyster Safari tour to explore oyster habitats and biodiversity. This will hopefully inspire the next generation of marine biologists!

Find out more about the Wild Oysters project

Check out these fantastic events taking place in summer! Why not take part and make it a summer of nature!

Swift Awareness Week 28 June – 6 July
Dragonfly Week 5 – 13 July
Big Butterfly Count 18th July – 10th August
National Moth Week 19-27 July
International Bog Day 27 July
National Whale & Dolphin Watch 26th July - 3rd August
National Marine Week 26th July - 10th August
International Bat Night 30 - 31 August
Big Meadow Search June-August
Bugs Matter Citizen Science Survey June 1st - August 31st

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