We’ve been busy collating events from our fantastic partners for Wales Nature Week!
There’s still time to add in your event to join the Wales Nature Week celebration. Get in touch if you would like your event added!
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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!
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
Upcoming dates: July 09, 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 reguired. More information: PAubrey@carmarthenhsire.gov.uk
Cefn Sidan Beach
Areas: Carmarthenshire
Upcoming dates: July 09, 2025
Volunteer Taster Session!
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
Aberman
Areas: Rhondda Cynon Taf
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
Nature Art Event - Swifts, Swallows and Martins
Nature Art Event - Swifts, Swallows and Martins
Wednesday 09 July 19:00 – 21:00
Barry, Park Rd, Barry CF62 3BY
Join Vale LNP and Sarah Hannis for a free creative evening inspired by the beautiful aerial acrobats of summer – swifts, swallows and martins.
Free event. Booking required
Barry
Areas: Vale of Glamorgan
Upcoming dates: July 09, 2025
Guided 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
Abergavenny
Areas: Monmouthshire
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
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
Ebbw Vale
Areas: Blaenau Gwent
Upcoming dates: July 09, 2025
Forest Therapy Ebbw Vale
Forest Therapy Ebbw Vale
Wednesday 9th July 6pm - 8pm
Silent Valley Nature Reserve - Ebbw Vale
Join us for a gentle, nature-based session of mindfulness and connection as part of Wales Nature Week. As part of Midweek Mindful Moments
For more information check us out on Instagram @wildheart.woodland_therapy
Silent Valley Nature Reserve
Areas: Blaenau Gwent
Upcoming dates: July 09, 2025
Dragonfly discovery walk
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
Magor
Areas: Monmouthshire
Upcoming dates: July 10, 2025
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
Saint Asaph
Areas: Denbighshire
Upcoming dates: July 10, 2025
Morfa Berwig Nature Walk
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.
Morfa Berwig
Areas: Carmarthenshire
Upcoming dates: July 10, 2025
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